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The Overton County Commission is accepting applications to fill an available seat on the county’s board of education. County Executive Ben Danner said people interested must have hard copies of the required documents and can apply at the county executive office. “Requirements from the school board, you have to have a GED or a diploma and you have to be ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will elect and appoint a chairman Monday night. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. The donation of surplus police supplies and vehicles will also be up for approval. The Fentress County Board of Education will consider contracting an attorney for the school board when they meet Monday after a work session at 5:30. Byrdstown Board ... Read More »

Overton County Commissioner Robbie Melton foresees no reason she will not approve plans for the new Livingston Academy Football Stadium. Melton said she sees this as a good investment for Overton County, and a good investment in the county’s kids. “Playing sports is a big incentive for a lot of young people to stay in school and to make their ... Read More »

The Overton County Sheriff’s Department will apply for a $40,000 grant that can be used to help upgrade some of the county’s existing buildings. County Executive Ben Danner said that even though a new county building is ready to open, some of the older facilities need security upgrades. “That will help us tremendously,” Danner said. “We don’t have the extra ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission passed its 2020-2021 budget with a 28-cent property tax cut Monday night. County Executive Ben Danner said good fiscal responsibility over the last six years led to the tax cut. He said a lot of credit has to go to how well the county’s debt has been managed. “Over the last six years, we’ve paid off ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will consider the 2020-2021 budget Monday night. A budget hearing will begin at 4:30pm before the 5pm meeting. The Commission will also approve expenditures of COVID-19 money from the Governor’s office. The Fentress County School Board will consider its reopening plan Monday night. In addition, the board will consider a revision of its policy on bullying ... Read More »