Cagle Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire involving a side-by-side on Reynolds Road on Saturday. Firemen and deputies with the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office arrived to find the unit fully involved. There were no occupants, no nearby exposures, and no injuries reported. The owners stated they noticed smoke coming from under the seat …
On Friday night, a motorcycle crashed and caught fire on Old Union Road in Dunlap. At approximately 7:00pm CST, Dunlap firefighters arrived at the scene, where they found that the motorcycle had veered off the road and landed in a ditch. Following the accident, the bike ignited. The rider had already left the area and …
A first-grade teacher at Lookout Mountain Elementary School has been charged with abuse after her children reported to police that she bit and scratched them in the Ruby Falls parking lot. According to an affidavit, Chattanooga Police responded to the Lookout Mountain Police Department on December 12th following a child abuse report. A man informed …
On Sunday morning, the Dunlap Fire Department reported to a mutual aid call for a residential structure fire in the Southend VFD district in Sequatchie County. The residence was a single wide mobile home off Mahoney Road; however, the occupant was not home. Southend had made entry and knocked down the fire and Dunlap firefighters …
Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …
Local churches celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in various ways. One area congregation, the Kimball Baptist Church performed a live nativity scene over the weekend. This was drive-thru event. Several churches continue to celebrate with plays, signings and more. In Marion County and surrounding area listen to The River 104.9 for special events and …
At 8:20 AM CST on Saturday, Dunlap Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire in the Dunlap Downtown Business District. Smoke was reported coming from the upstairs vents of the Free Spirit Hair Salon at the corner of Rankin Avenue and Cherry Street. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in the upstairs apartment. Mutual …
On December 11, 2025, in the afternoon hours, Sequatchie County Detectives attempted to stop a stolen pick-up truck they observed on Deerhead Rd in the Fredonia Mountain community, leading to a vehicle pursuit onto a very secluded and rough terrain road and to a location where the truck was unable to travel any further. The …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a Tennessee waiver that will allow the state to prohibit some sugary beverages and snacks from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in 2026. The waiver is part of a broader federal effort to “Make America Healthy Again,” which allows six states — including …
