Tag Archives: Overton County

Overton County Schools closed A.H. Roberts Elementary School for the remainder of the year due to electrical issues. A mass power outage that happened Thursday morning caused malfunctions in the school’s main panel. The components needed to repair the issue are in short supply and are not readily available. “We know there will be many questions, the faculty and staff ... Read More »

A single squirrel caused over 5,500 Overton County residents to be without power Thursday morning. UCEMC Livingston District Manager Ben Winningham said the unlikely event happened at the Celina Highway Substation at 6:30 a.m. “One squirrel,” Winningham said. “He just slithered through the gate, got to climbing around on the TVA switch gear and had a foot on one spot ... Read More »

Livingston’s Police Camp Out makes its return to Cedar Lake Camp this May. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said that 5th, 6th, and 7th graders in Overton County will be able to experience swimming, canoeing, and fishing as week other fun camp activities. He said that they also add an educational component. “But because we call it ‘Police Camp’ we want ... Read More »

Overton County Sheriff John Garrett captured better than 52 percent of the vote Tuesday to win the Republican primary. Garrett tallied 1508 votes to 783 for Shane Barlow and 607 for Marty Philpot. Turnover was described as steady in Overton County Tuesday. In the Republican primary for county executive, Steven Barlow will face Ben Danner in August. Barlow defeated Robbie ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland voters have one more week to get to the poles for early voting. So far, election offices have seen a mixed bag of turnout since early voting began last week. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said over 700 people have participated in his county. “Mid-terms are usually a little less on turnout than some of our other ... Read More »

A core drilling study for Overton County’s expansion of its ambulance service building has been completed. County Executive Ben Danner said next step is for the county’s budget committee to open bids in April. “Everybody right now is busier than they have ever been,” Danner said. “A building boom is going on everywhere, so that will be a factor that ... Read More »

The State Comptroller’s Office recommends that Overton County adopts a centralized budget system but County Executive Ben Danner said it is not a priority right now. “Some counties the Highway Department just purchases on their own, the county purchases on their own and then the schools do,” Danner said. “But here, the Highway Department and county are both coming through ... Read More »

A Tennessee Comptroller’s Office audit of Overton County “shows serious problems” citing the school system on 10 findings for the fiscal year ending June 2021. Communications Director John Dunn said the growth from two to 10 findings over the past year causes concern. “We really encourage Overton County to consider the idea of having a centralized finance office that again ... Read More »

Some $25,000 worth of technology and furniture coming to the Overton County Public Library thanks to a grant. Library Director Judith Cutright said five new computers and desks will be installed Thursday. “These will be replacing some of the old computers,” Cutright said. “Hopefully by then the new monitors will be received as well, so when you come in to ... Read More »

A total of three candidates will make up the race for the Overton County Circuit Court Clerk. Election Administrator Craig Story said only one new candidate qualified by Thursday’s extended deadline. Democratic candidate Susan Robbins submitted papers this week. Democratic Candidate Lori Hammock and Republican Candidate Mark Dillon also will be on the ballot. A state law extended the qualifying ... Read More »