The owner of the Whitwell Dairy Bar was arrested for a sex crime he committed in Alaska, according to Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips. The sheriff says Darold Love was arrested on March 25 on an outstanding warrant. Sheriff Phillips says Love told investigators he moved here because he bought the Whitwell Dairy Bar. Alaska …
On Monday night at the courthouse, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Request for Proposals concerning the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. Each entity that submitted a proposal had the opportunity to present it to Sequatchie County commissioners. A decision was not made on Monday night; only the presentations and …
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
Firemen have battled a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. The fire was nearing 100% contained on Monday late afternoon. Rough terrain and weather conditions posed challenges for crews working to contain the fire. Fire Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started …
Crews are continuing to battle a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. Rough terrain and weather conditions posed challenges for crews working to contain the fire. Fire Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started by someone burning leaves at the base of …
On Sunday afternoon, authorities in Sequatchie County reported they were fighting a large fire on Daus Mountain. Fire crews responding: Dunlap Southend West Valley Luminary Crossroads Fredonia Mountain Altamont Palmer Pikeville Whitwell Whitwell Mountain Lusk The Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Bluff View area and the Fredonia Mountain Nature Resort. …
At 3:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Hwy 127 (Rankin Avenue) near Seminole Drive. Firefighters arrived and found the vehicle occupied by a driver and passenger. Both were extricated from the car. Dunlap Fire reports that the unnamed driver did not survive the …
Being an informed voter is just as important as casting a vote. To support you as an informed voter, THRIVE Sequatchie and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce are hosting a facilitated “Meet the Candidate Forum.” Candidates for Mayor and City Commissioners will be available at the Courthouse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, …
A couple from Dunlap, Tennessee, was arrested on March 14 in Polk County, Florida, for vehicle theft and drug possession. Polk County deputies were conducting a traffic stop and discovered that the 2009 white Nissan Murano had been stolen. The occupants were identified as Aaron Waters and Brooke Leon. The Nissan had been reported stolen …
On the night of March 9, an unidentified person stole the front benches at Cates Street Pharmacy in Dunlap. The Dunlap Police Department requested the public’s help in identifying a person of interest, and they responded with valuable tips. On Monday, the Dunlap Police and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies took Billy Joe King into custody …
