Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. She had been battling illness for the past several months. 2026 was a milestone year for Dolly, marking her 80th birthday, the 60th anniversary of her marriage to the late Carl Dean, the 40th anniversary of Dollywood, and the 30th anniversary of her Imagination Library. Born January 19, 1946, in …
Information from ABC News: Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Parton’s death was announced by her publicist. No cause of death was provided. Parton, who’d turned 80 the previous January, also shared …
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days 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 a downloadable PDF — just …
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee Highway Patrol investigators say a crash we reported on previously that shut down Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain last week claimed the lives of two people and injured four others. According to THP, the two-vehicle crash occurred just after 2 p.m. on June 19 along TN-8 on Cagle Mountain. Investigators …
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Cagle Mountain Friday afternoon, June 19, led to the temporary closure of Highway 111, multiple medical helicopter responses, and power outages for residents in the area. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2:30 p.m. to the crash scene near the Cagle Mountain Trading Post on …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Voters in Sequatchie County and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during an upcoming community event hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Conservatives. The organization has announced its “Spotlight on the Candidates” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dunlap. Organizers say the event is designed …
Updating a story we brought you earlier, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has now released additional information regarding the fatal crash that closed Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain Monday morning following notification. of family. According to THP, the crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 8. Investigators say 19-year-old James W. Coulson Jr. was driving a …
On May 1, 2026, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was dispatched at 4:10pm hours to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 399 and State Route 111. Personnel reported a two-vehicle accident with airbag deployment, no entrapment, and three patients with minor injuries. Patients were evaluated on scene by Puckett EMS. Sequatchie …
On Tuesday night at 9:02 pm, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported one-vehicle rollover crash with possible entrapment on Highway 111, just south of Dollar General. CVFD arrived on scene and reported a single-vehicle rollover with all occupants out of the vehicle and no entrapment. According to witnesses, the vehicle struck TDOT …
Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …
