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Overton Schools See Drop In COVID Numbers After Extended Labor Day

Overton County Schools’ extended Labor Day break was successful in the opinion of Director of Schools Donnie Holman. Holman closed schools for two days on September 1st with 144 students COVID positive. As of Friday, Holman said that number has since dropped to 43. “I think five days off there together, I do believe it helped,” Holman said. “I am ... Read More »

White Co. Students Working Virtually Nov. 23-24

White County School students will work virtually Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th. That extends the break from in school learning to nine days around Thanksgiving. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the school system’s increase in COVID exposures was the reason. “We have seen a spike across the nation, and we have certainly seen it here in White ... Read More »

Warren Co. Mask Mandate Extended

The Warren County mask mandate has extended until the end of September. Executive Jimmy Haley said the decision will be evaluated weekly based on COVID numbers.  “We will continue to monitor that progress and give updates and reports as needed,” Haley said. “The numbers are showing some improvement, but we still must do our part to keep our children in ... Read More »