On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer Fire Department responded to the former Palmer Elementary School for a possible structure fire with smoke visible from the building at the time of the call. Initial first responders immediately requested the additional response of mutual aid resources from surrounding fire departments for manpower and equipment, …
State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. has returned $5,509.11 in Unclaimed Property to Dunlap’s Mayor, Clint Huth, on behalf of the City of Dunlap. ÂÂUnclaimed property is money turned over to the State by businesses and organizations that could not locate the rightful owner. The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program of the Tennessee …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department says the former Palmer Elementary school caught fire on Sunday afternoon. Most of the damage is to the former cafeteria and the auditorium. An investigation is underway. The sheriff’s department warned that anyone found inside what is currently considered a crime scene would be arrested. If you have information on the …
On Halloween night, 10/31/2024, Dunlap Police has announced that Hill Circle will be restricted to a one-way street to allow children to TRICK OR TREAT safely. Vehicles will enter on the east side of Hill Circle closest to Heard St and exit on the west side of Hill Circle closest to the Sequatchie County Justice …
With just a few days left, early voting turnout in Tennessee has surpassed 30%. Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election ends Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office said 1,450,625 voters had cast their ballots in the Volunteer State. This surpasses 2016 numbers by 31% after the ninth day of early …
Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …
The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …
The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2024-25 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 26-27. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. They can use guns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain positioned to take immediate control of …
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced football rankings after Week 9 on Monday, with the poll presented by CoachT.com. TSWA members selected the top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and the Top 5 in three Division II classes, with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on 10 points …
The Sequatchie County School system will have an abbreviated school day on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. This abbreviated day will allow staff to partner with local law enforcement to plan and review important safety practices. Car Rider Loading Time: 11:20 a.m. Bus Loading Time: 11:30 a.m. Please arrange your child’s pick-up and communicate any changes …
