Tag Archives: Overton County

The Overton County Drug Take Back Event on Saturday was a huge success. Overton County was one of many counties across the U.S. who participated in National Drug Takeback Day. Anti-Drug Coalition President Daryl Colson said this was one of the bigger takebacks they’ve had. “It looked like we collected around 150 to 180 pill bottles, of course they had ... Read More »

The city of Livingston will be having Spring Cleanup Week starting Monday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said this event is a perfect way to get rid of their junk that’s cluttering up their spaces. “This is a good opportunity for folks to clean out their basement, their garage, or any discarded items they just don’t want anymore. City employees will come ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Christian Academy and the Dale Hollow Homeschool Group are coming together to showcase the benefits of a Christian education and how people can implement it in the lives of their students. Principal of Upper Cumberland Christian Academy Scott Sittloh said the event is a fun celebration filled with food and games, that also provides families information about options ... Read More »

The Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition is hosting an event this Saturday that provides a safe way to dispose of old medications. The goal of this event is to prevent overdoses or other accidents by properly disposing of unused prescriptions and medicines. Anti-Drug Coalition President Daryl Colson said the event could prevent unnecessary fatalities or accidents. “We’ve seen an incredible uptick ... Read More »

UCHRA CASA is holding an inaugural motorcycle poker run to help raise money for four counties on Saturday. That includes Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Smith Counties. Director Damon Prince said they support children who have been abused or neglected and are in the court system. He said despite receiving state funding, fundraising makes a significant portion of the money that ... Read More »

Applications are available for a Livingston Downtown Revitalization grant to take businesses into the past. Chairman Ray Evans said two grants, up to $12,500 are available to restore businesses back to the way they looked in the 1960’s or earlier. Evans said this will continue the renaissance of quality businesses in downtown Livingston. “Study after study has shown that in ... Read More »

A Livingston man was injured Thursday morning when he collided with a tractor-trailer while merging onto Interstate 40. 20-year-old William Oliver of Livingston suffered minor injuries and was transported to Cookeville Regional. Oliver was merging onto the interstate from Highway 111. Oliver merged from the off-ramp into the right hand lane and then the left hand lane. He stuck a ... Read More »

School will end on time in Overton County this year. The school system went over its allotted 13 weather days by two and anticipated an extended school year. But, Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the state department of education accepted a waiver to forgive the missed instruction. “The commissioner of education granted Overton County that waiver, which means ... Read More »

Overton County acknowledged the receipt for $700,000 borrowed for the Carr Creek Bridge Project Monday night. County Commissioner and Highway Department Administrative Director Darwin Clark said the $2.2 million bridge is going to be fully reimbursed. Clark said crews are working five days a week to have the project finished by May 31. “Between September and May has not been ... Read More »

Overton County will look to expand its ambulance services building to add sleeping quarters for its growing staff. The county was considering a property swap, but the prospective location on Highway 111 was valued $365,000 higher than the current ambulance services property. County Executive Ben Danner said the county can pay for the expansion with $350,000 left over from the ... Read More »