The Overton Police Department

06/18/2026

House Bill 2844 unlocks new terrain for food trucks; mobile food vendors can now operate all across the state with a single permit rather than applying for one in each city.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2tte9xea

06/15/2026

Come join us!

❤️🤍💙🎆We hope to see everyone at the park on Friday, July 3rd to Celebrate America's 250th year! 🇺🇸🎇Food, Fun, and the DJ start at 6pm. 🎇 Fireworks show will begin at DARK! 🎆 ❤🤍💙

06/15/2026

We are proud to announce that Officer Drew York has officially been sworn in as the newest member of the Overton Police Department.

Please join us in welcoming him to our department and wishing him success as he begins serving our community. We are excited to have him on our team!

06/09/2026

PSA!

06/09/2026

Gators next! 😳

Louisiana man who ran from police stop during drunk driving investigation attacked by alligator, officers say: https://tinyurl.com/zp4z6wje

06/07/2026

The McMillan Memorial Library will welcome Rusk County Sheriff John Wayne Valdez as a featured speaker for a special adults-only summer program at noon on Monday, June 8, 2026. During […]

05/23/2026

UPDATE!!! This dog has been reunited with its owner after being missing for FIVE months!!!

🚨 FOUND DOG / OWNER NEEDED 🚨

This sweet dog was found on Joe Lee Rd. Please help us locate the owner.

If this is your dog or you know who it belongs to, contact the Overton Police Department with proof of ownership. Please share to help get this baby back home! 🐾💚

05/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Billy Moore Correctional Center for the thoughtful snack baskets and goodies. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated. Thank you for thinking of us 💚🚔