Tag Archives: Overton County

Livingston has taken on the full $30,000 price tag to bring in a retail consultant for the city. Aldermen Kelly Coleman said the one-year contract is with a retail coach that Highlands Economic Partnership recommended. “We feel good about this investment,” Coleman said. “We’re trying to figure out how we can minimize tax dollars, retail tax dollars from leaving our ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said Overton County will not pay half of the $30,000 price tag for a retail consultant. “They’ve declined the decision to pay for the other half at this time,” Hayes said. “So the city council will be talking about this next Monday night on if they want to pick up the complete tab.” Hayes said if ... Read More »

A one-time COVID payment of some $310,000 will be coming to Overton County Schools through its school board. The Board of Education approved a $100 per pupil allocation. School Board Member William Abston said the money will serve as a supplement for when COVID halted fundraisers. “It will allow the teachers to get more supplies to help with the students ... Read More »

Water access in Overton County could see longstanding issues resolved through American Rescue Plan money. County Executive Ben Danner said up to $6 million in work extending water or improving infrastructure are being considered. “We’ve got some areas at Dry Hollow and some places in Rickman and some other places,” Danner said. “For years the county has tried to get ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved covering half the cost of hiring a retail consultant. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the cost would be $30,000 to cover a one-year contract. Cantrell said the idea comes from discussions about addressing sales tax leakage in Overton County. A motion was made to cover the whole cost, until ... Read More »

The Overton County Health Department is gearing up for pediatric COVID vaccines. Nursing Director Megan Reeder said the order has already been placed for the pediatric Pfizer vaccine. “We hope to maybe get that sometime this week,” Reeder said. “Obviously then we’ll have to wait for protocols to role out to get ready to do that. So stay tuned, watch ... Read More »

The Overton County Highway Department has been approved to apply for a $100,000 equipment grant. The county would have to provide a 50 percent match if the application is approved. Highway Superintendent James Norrod said this is an opportunity to upgrade an aging fleet. “Maybe another truck, we’ve been short on dump trucks and mowers,” Norrod said. “They’ve been getting ... Read More »

Everyone wants to have fun this Halloween weekend, but remember the role safety plays. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said there is a multitude of practices to keep families and trick-or-treaters safe. “Let’s just slow down and be a little bit more vigilant with our driving,” Garrett said. “No one would want to be out driving or on their way ... Read More »

An increase in deer activity for this time of year means motorists beware. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said that hunting season and rutting season are driving deer from their normal routines. He said that motorists should take time to slow down and drive carefully. “The worst thing that they can do is panic,” Garrett said. “Slow down, stay on ... Read More »

CASA of Overton County is in need of money to serve abused and neglected children in the court system. Coordinator Susan O’Neil said the need led to creating a charity motorcycle ride on Saturday, partnering with a local motorcycle club. O’Neil said that registering to ride on Saturday helps them pay for advocate recruitment, education materials and travel expenses. O’Neil ... Read More »