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Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.

Area Driver Services Locations to Close for One-Day Equipment Upgrade

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services Centers in Grundy and Sequatchie County locations will close a one-day installation this week for the installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. Locations Closing Tuesday, Oct. 15 Grundy County Clerk – 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont Locations Closing Wednesday, Oct. 16 Sequatchie County Clerk – …

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Man Jailed after Drug Bust in Dunlap

On Thursday, October 10, 2024, Dunlap Police responded to SR-28 due to a report of a red Chevy S10 swerving in the roadway, with the vehicle occupants possibly fighting. Dunlap Police made contact with the vehicle at the Eagle Express gas station. Upon identification check, the driver, Samuel B. Dishman, was determined to have been …

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Monday Night Two Vehicle Crash in Dunlap

On Monday, October 7th, just after 7:00 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a two-vehicle crash on SR 28 and John Burch Road. The crash involved a passenger sedan and a commercial “bobtail” truck. Dunlap Fire was joined on the scene by the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Rescue Squad, and Puckett EMS. On arrival, it was …

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SVEC Linemen Back Home after Helping South Carolina Flood Victims

Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …

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Tennessee Sports Writers Top 10 High School Football Polls

Class 1A McKenzie (7-0) – 100 (10) Coalfield (6-1) – 81 t3. Oliver Springs (6-1) – 67 t3. Halls (7-0) – 67 t5. Whitwell (6-1) – 60 Chattanooga Prep (5-1) – 45 Union City (5-2) – 35 t8. Gordonsville (5-2) – 23 t8. MASE (5-1) – 23 South Fulton (6-1) – 17 Others receiving votes: …

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Dunlap and Jasper Highlands Volunteers Return Home from East Tennessee

Dunlap Firefighters and the Dunlap Police Department Search and Rescue Team returned home safely from their deployment to Unicoi County to assist the victims of the tremendous flooding. Firemen from the Jasper Highlands Fire Department have also returned home after helping victims of the hurricane flooding. The road to recovery in East Tennessee is going …

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Sleepy Duo Busted on Drug Charges in Dunlap

On Saturday (9/28/2024), just after 11:00 AM, Dunlap Police responded to a local business concerning a report of two people passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the vehicle’s driver, Gunner Meeks, and the vehicle’s passenger, Hannah Rigsby. Officers found both parties unresponsive in the vehicle and …

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Lack of Drivers Causes Changes for Friday School Bus Routes and Numbers in Sequatchie County

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 …

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Local Responders Continue to Assist Flood Victims

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 …

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Local Area Responders Helping Flood Victims

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 …

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