Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
This year, 43,744 students from 168 schools across Tennessee cast votes for President and U.S. Senate as part of the Tennessee Secretary of State’s 2024 Student Mock Election. “Through their participation, these future leaders experienced how registered Tennessee voters select their elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “We are excited about the enthusiasm …
In South Pittsburg, when you lose 18 of 22 starters, you don’t think about rebuilding its next man up. The 2023 Pirates won the TSSAA state championship but only returned four starters. They were on the road on Friday night against their region rival, Whitwell Tigers. Both teams entered the contest ranked in the top …
Early voting wrapped up on Thursday in Tennessee; many counties reported long lines. All surrounding counties, Marion, Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe, Hamilton, and Franklin, are reporting an increase in the number of voters compared to 2020. If you didn’t get an opportunity to cast your ballot early, you can do so on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. …
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced $101.6 million in funding for the second round of broadband and digital opportunity grants. The Digital Skills, Employment, and Workforce Development (DSEW) grants, totaling $16.1 million, will be distributed to 29 organizations. These funds will support various training and education programs to enhance digital skills and workforce …
The City of Dunlap has announced its deepest condolences to Donnie Custer’s family and friends. Donnie served the Dunlap Police Department for 20 years, including several years as the Chief of Police and 10 years as an elected constable. He retired from the Army. Flags at municipal buildings have been placed at half-staff in his …
On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer Fire Department responded to the former Palmer Elementary School for a possible structure fire with smoke visible from the building at the time of the call. Initial first responders immediately requested the additional response of mutual aid resources from surrounding fire departments for manpower and equipment, …
State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. has returned $5,509.11 in Unclaimed Property to Dunlap’s Mayor, Clint Huth, on behalf of the City of Dunlap. ÂÂUnclaimed property is money turned over to the State by businesses and organizations that could not locate the rightful owner. The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program of the Tennessee …
On Halloween night, 10/31/2024, Dunlap Police has announced that Hill Circle will be restricted to a one-way street to allow children to TRICK OR TREAT safely. Vehicles will enter on the east side of Hill Circle closest to Heard St and exit on the west side of Hill Circle closest to the Sequatchie County Justice …
With just a few days left, early voting turnout in Tennessee has surpassed 30%. Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election ends Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office said 1,450,625 voters had cast their ballots in the Volunteer State. This surpasses 2016 numbers by 31% after the ninth day of early …
Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …
