Tag Archives: COVID Relief

The idea of spending COVID relief funding on pay raises and new hires have been discussed as ways to fill positions. However, County Government Consultant Ben Rodgers said American Rescue Plan and ESSER funding should address long-term goals, without reoccurring costs. Rodgers said the funding will not be there in a few years, bringing repercussions for trying to solve short-term ... Read More »

Relief for anyone in need of food is coming to Byrdstown on Wednesday. Forbus Circuit United Methodist Pastor John Dietz said local farmers are providing fresh food through COVID aid. Dietz said 450 boxes containing meat, dairy and produce will be available at the Byrdstown Activities Park Pavilion. “We’re the ones that are truly blessed by this because it does ... Read More »

The Overton County School System is expected to receive about $2.7 million of COVID relief. Board of Education Chairman Jarman Hicks said this allocation should be able to fund a proposed million dollar plan of school improvements. The proposal was drafted by Member William Abston but was tabled after funding concerns. “Once we have the exact dollar amount and the ... Read More »