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Dunlap Fire Dept battles residential fire in Valley View community
The Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. The call came in just before 2:00 PM Central Time, for a home located in the Valley View community. Officers with the Dunlap Police Department had units on the scene that reported smoke coming from the roof of the home. Dunlap Engines …
Cookie Jar Cafe announces they will reopen after fire
Owners of the popular Dunlap eatery, Cookie Jar Cafe, announced on Wednesday that the restaurant will reopen following the devastating fire that damaged their building back in June. In a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page Wednesday morning, owners Jody and Sue Ann Lockhart said, “…After lots of prayer and consideration, the Lord has led …
Haletown Volunteer Fire Dept. receives Public Safety Foundation Grant
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department received word last week that they’ve been awarded a grant the will help the department with essential equipment purchases. According to the grant website, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant is intended “..to impact the lifesaving capabilities, and the lives of local heroes and their communities by providing lifesaving …
Hwy. 111 Scenic Overlook closed for repairs
Sequatchie County’s scenic overlook site on Highway 111 is temporarily closed. According to officials with TDOT, the popular overlook on the southbound side of TN SR-111 that features naturally-panoramic views from high above the Sequatchie Valley and Dunlap, has been closed for a pipe repair. Signs have been posted coming up the mountain from Dunlap …
Sequatchie Sheriff commends jail staff over good inspection
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Jail underwent its annual surprise inspection by inspectors from the Tennessee Corrections Institute recently, receiving yet another perfect score with no deficiencies discovered. This detailed inspection examines the complete facility evaluating 14 different groups and multiple sub categories, covering everything from the physical plant and administration and management to …
Local School Calendars for Back-to-School time
With the passing of July 4th, summer has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the day and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided)… We have also linked to …
Pikeville man arrested after murdering Spencer woman
White County, Tenn. — An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a homicide in Sparta Monday morning has resulted in the arrest of a Pikeville man. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, on July 10th, TBI special agents began investigating a homicide reported in White …
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime In Tennessee’ Publication
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2022 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI through the Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: Reported incidents of Murder, Rape, and Kidnapping …
TSSAA congratulates multi-sport athletes in 2022-23
With the 2022-23 academic year behind us, the TSSAA is proud to recognize the nearly 4,000 students who participated in three or more sports during the past school year. While there were more than 92,100 student-athletes at TSSAA member high schools this year, only 3,995 of them participated in more than two sports. This is …
Groundbreaking Ceremony held in Kimball for the new Tony Roma’s
The anticipation for months over exactly “what” was coming to the vacant lot at the entrance to Kimball Crossing finally got the answer a few months ago, and it was made official today with the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Tony Roma’s location. MaCity and county officials including County Mayor, David Jackson, were on-hand for …
