Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Due to the lack of substitute bus drivers, Sequatchie County Schools will dismiss bus #12 early at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4th. Bus routes will not run for number 8-1st load or 8-2nd load in the afternoon. Parents of students who ride bus #12 and wish for their child/children to remain at school for …
Some members of Dunlap Fire and Police, Signal Mountain Fire Department, Jasper Highlands, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and the Chattanooga Fire Department are all working in the flood area of Tennessee. The ground area search operations are being conducted over a 10-hour day. Lt. Jody Lockhart described the conditions as extremely hazardous, with debris built up approximately 24 …
The Dunlap Fire Department has been deployed with Dunlap Police, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, Chattanooga Fire, and Jasper Highlands Fire to assist with operations in Unicoi County after the flooding from the hurricane. Crews arrived safely at the staging area at around 1:00 AM Central Time on Monday. They expect sporadic updates as crews are …
Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett threw for 74 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 52 yards as Marion County defeated Brainerd 40-6 on Saturday. Sam Pickett totaled 98 yards of offense and three scores. Marion (5-1) allowed just 41 yards, including 20 rushing yards on 20 carries during their Homecoming win. Kayley McLemore was named Homecoming …
Unemployment rates declined in nearly half of Tennessee’s counties in August and remained the same in 20 counties, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Forty-seven of the state’s 95 counties saw a drop in their unemployment rates from July to August. Rates increased in 28 counties and …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …
An investigation by TBI special agents has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Tennessee state trooper. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, on April 22nd, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint that a trooper had frequent contact with an individual involved in prostitution, who had multiple …
AÂ Sequatchie County constable and his wife have been indicted on child abuse and neglect charges. The indictment says County Constable Justin and his wife, Tonya Higgenbottom, face 2 counts of child abuse and neglect and 1 count of false imprisonment. Justin Higgenbottom was also indicted on an official misconduct charge. The indictment says they ‘confined’ …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
The Pikeville Police Department wants to remind everyone to drive smart and stay safe on the roads. Remember to obey all traffic laws, avoid distractions while driving, and never get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. Let’s work together to keep our community safe and prevent accidents. If you see unsafe driving behavior, don’t …
