Sequatchie County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
A Kenai, Alaska, jury has convicted the former owner of the Whitwell Dairy Bar on charges of first‑degree sexual assault and second‑degree sexual abuse of a minor. Darold Greg Love, 66, was found guilty of forcibly assaulting his 16‑year‑old step‑granddaughter in November 2021, according to the Alaska Department of Law. Prosecutors said the victim spent …
Dunlap Fire Department responded to mutual aid assignment with Southend VFD on Saturday morning at 9:55 AM CST for a residential structure fire. The mobile home was a total loss. Dunlap Fire Department reported to a vehicle fire on Saturday afternoon at 3:04 PM CST. The vehicle was in the parking area at the Wedding …
Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips has released information concerning a deputy. The sheriff’s department received several inquiries and inaccurate statements regarding a March 15th incident involving a sheriff’s office employee. The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency involving a sheriff’s office employee. The incident has been handled in a professional manner and …
At 8:55 on Saturday night, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reported to truck fire on State Route 8. Upon investigation, crews located an electrical fire within the engine compartment. The fire was quickly contained on the firewall and vehicle wiring harness. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded or their …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4:Â Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …
Every child deserves a safe and fulfilling childhood. This April, area counties are uniting to raise awareness for this important cause. The 12th Judicial District Children’s Advocacy Center has launched the “Pinwheels …
A case in Sequatchie County involving a teacher accused of assaulting a student has progressed to the grand jury phase after nearly a year. A judge ruled this week that proceedings against former teacher Holly Condra will continue, referring the matter to a grand jury following months of legal hearings. Condra faces charges related to …
Tennessee gas prices rose an additional 31 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.34 which is 82 cents more expensive than one month ago and 63 cents more than one year ago. Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 25 …
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …
Friday morning, law enforcement responded to a situation at the Griffith Elementary school in parking lot involving a parent. The individual was taken into custody along with another adult by local authorities. During the response, law enforcement discovered drugs and weapons inside the individual’s vehicle. Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips reports, it is reported that …
