Division I – Class 6A School Record Points 1. Oakland (16) 1-0 178 2. Bradley Central (1) 1-0 149 3. Maryville 1-0 142 4. Riverdale 1-0 122 5. Germantown (1) 1-0 117 6. Farragut …
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Dunlap Police Arrest Two on Drug, Burglary and Theft Charges
On Thursday, 8/17/2023, Dunlap Police arrested Shawn and Kaitlyn Williams following an investigation into several recent break-ins and thefts in the City of Dunlap. Dunlap Police, assisted by Sequatchie County Deputies and Bledsoe County Deputies, discovered the pair at a campsite on the Sequatchie/Bledsoe County line. The pair were allegedly intoxicated on illegal narcotics and …
Volunteers Needed for Adopt-A-Highway
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) latest Visible Litter Study shows littering in Tennessee has decreased by 12 percent since 2016. While these findings are encouraging, there are still more than 88 million pieces of litter on the state’s roadways at any given time. “Litter is more than an eyesore,” said TDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Coordinator, …
Prep Football Report for Friday August 18
Kamden Wellington threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the South Pittsburg Pirates to a blowout win over Oliver Springs. The Pirates held a 49-0 advantage at halftime before winning 56-0. South Pittsburg had 429 total yards, and the Bobcats only managed 14 against the outstanding Pirate defense. Ky’Saun Powell led all …
“Booze It and Lose It” Campaign begins in Sequatchie County
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign now through September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide. The Sequatchie …
Motor Home Fire Causes Issues with SVEConnect
SVEConnect suffered a large fiber outage on Wednesday. Crews are working diligently to assess the situation and fix the problem. A motor home caught fire under one of our fiber lines resulting in damage. They will be rerouting our fiber traffic and are working to get fiber services restored soon. SVEConnect apologizes for the inconvenience …
Sequatchie County Fair Begins Saturday August 19
The Sequatchie County Fair begins this coming Saturday. Pageants will start this off on August 19, with registration at 9 AM and pageants at 10 AM. Carnival rides will open August 23-26 from 6 PM-10 PM, and each night there will be other fun events listed below. Admission is FREE
Recent Traumas Take Toll on Blood Assurance’s Supply
In light of several recent traumas, Blood Assurance is calling on the public to roll up a sleeve and be someone’s hero. Over the last week, the community blood supply has significantly diminished. Multiple emergency room patients at area hospitals have required a considerable number of units in order to survive. As of Monday, the …
Stormy Weekend Causes Some Issues
There were multiple areas in the tri-state that reported damage and power outages over the weekend. Road departments from various counties were out in full force, cutting up trees that were blocking roadways. Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op employees worked long hours last week due to multiple outages throughout its system. The good news; cooler weather …
Tennessee Highway Safety Office “Booze It and Lose It” Campaign begins August 16
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign for 2023. It will run from August 16 to September 4, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to increase impaired-driving enforcement nationwide. During this …
