Dunlap News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed in October, is a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about the devastating impact of domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner. This kind of abuse affects …
Update 1:20 PM Sunday Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that Jaceyln Kenadi Hampton and Katherine Marie Wrather have been found safe in Williamsburg, Virginia. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is appreciative of the assistance and support of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations and other agencies in this investigation. A special thank you …
It wasn’t easy, but Class 2A’s second-ranked Marion County Warriors defeated Forrest 21-12 on Friday. The Warriors trailed twice, 6-0 and 12-7, and rallied for the Region 4 win. Marion County got touchdowns on an 18-yard TD pass from Tilton Pickett to Sam Pickett, a 68-yard E.J. Wilson touchdown run, and Pickett scored again on …
The SVC middle school championship football game was held on Thursday night, with Sequatchie County taking on Jasper Middle. Early in the game, Jasper Middle jumped out to an 8-0 advantage. Sequatchie County came roaring back and took a 22-8 lead at halftime. The Braves held 36-14 before the Warriors were able to score again …
The 2023 Pikeville-Bledsoe Fall Festival will take place this Saturday, October 7, 2023. Come celebrate Fall in the beautiful Sequatchie Valley with great food, fun, and entertainment. Admission and parking is Free. Please join in supporting the Bledsoe County Food Bank. Bring non-perishable foods and drop them off in the food bins in the middle …
On Tuesday (Oct. 4) at approx. 4:30 p.m., The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to #47 Windridge Dr, Dunlap, TN, on the report of a shooting. Deputies were dispatched to the home at 47 Windridge Dr. around 4:30 p.m. after the husband of the household called to report he had shot his wife. 63 year-old …
On 10-03-23, at approx. 4:30 p.m., The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to #47 Windridge Dr, Dunlap, TN, on the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located the residents of the house on the premises, and one of the residents was deceased. The victim appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound. The other resident …
Sequatchie County schools will be dismissing students early on Friday, October 6th. According to the school system, this is being done due to the lack of substitute bus drivers, and in order to safely transport the student body, schools will be dismissed early on Friday, October 6, 2023. Car riders will leave at 11:20 AM, …
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Department of Education highlighted the free ACT retake opportunity for public high school seniors in Tennessee to boost their scores on the ACT college entrance exam. Tennessee leads the nation in ACT access, offering public high school students the opportunity to take the ACT two times for free during normal school …
The Twelfth Judicial District of Tennessee trial judges are honored to announce the launch of a new and improved district-wide Recovery Court. “We are fortunate to work in partnership with the Southeast Tennessee Human Resource Agency to implement and administer this newly expanded program,” Circuit Court Judge Justin Angel said. The district comprises Bledsoe, Sequatchie, …
