Tracy City Man Indicted, Arrested on Arson Charge

An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into a residential fire in Grundy County last year has resulted in the arrest of a Tracy City man. On January 23, 2022, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office requested TBI special agent/certified fire and explosives investigators to assist with a residential fire …

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Upcoming Road Work on I-24 in Chattanooga that could affect you

If you’ll be traveling in or around the Chattanooga area over the coming weeks, you will want to be aware of some upcoming ramp closures that could impact your commute. The upcoming closures are part of the I-24/I-75 Interchange Phase II Project, which includes replacement work for several of the ramps on I-24 approaching the …

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Where’s That Bathroom on the Right?

As you may know by now, I love rock ‘n roll oldies. That’s what I grew up listening to. Now, all these decades later, I’m playing catch-up. There’s almost always some song from the 60s, 70s or 80s blaring from my car speakers, and that’s me trying to sing along. The other day, a song …

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High School Football Jamboree dates and games set

Dates and games for the annual High School Jamboree at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium have been announced. This year’s event will feature twenty-one teams from across the region including teams from Marion, Hamilton, and Bradley counties, as well as Ringgold High School from Catoosa County, Georgia. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the presenting sponsor for the …

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Dunlap Fire Dept battles residential fire in Valley View community

The Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. The call came in just before 2:00 PM Central Time, for a home located in the Valley View community. Officers with the Dunlap Police Department had units on the scene that reported smoke coming from the roof of the home. Dunlap Engines …

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Cookie Jar Cafe announces they will reopen after fire

Owners of the popular Dunlap eatery, Cookie Jar Cafe, announced on Wednesday that the restaurant will reopen following the devastating fire that damaged  their building back in June. In a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page Wednesday morning, owners Jody and Sue Ann Lockhart said, “…After lots of prayer and consideration, the Lord has led …

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Haletown Volunteer Fire Dept. receives Public Safety Foundation Grant

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department received word last week that they’ve been awarded a grant the will help the department with essential equipment purchases. According to the grant website, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant is intended “..to impact the lifesaving capabilities, and the lives of local heroes and their communities by providing lifesaving …

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Hwy. 111 Scenic Overlook closed for repairs

Sequatchie County’s scenic overlook site on Highway 111 is temporarily closed. According to officials with TDOT, the popular overlook on the southbound side of TN SR-111 that features naturally-panoramic views from high above the Sequatchie Valley and Dunlap, has been closed for a pipe repair. Signs have been posted coming up the mountain from Dunlap …

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Sequatchie Sheriff commends jail staff over good inspection

DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Jail underwent its annual surprise inspection by inspectors from the Tennessee Corrections Institute recently, receiving yet another perfect score with no deficiencies discovered. This detailed inspection examines the complete facility evaluating 14 different groups and multiple sub categories, covering everything from the physical plant and administration and management to …

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Local School Calendars for Back-to-School time

With the passing of July 4th, summer has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the day and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided)… We have also linked to …

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