In Dunlap just before 6:30 Wednesday morning, a dump truck loaded with debris overturned due to a mechanical failure and losing its brakes. The police report indicates that the truck, driven by Roger Vaughn, took the northbound Highway 127 on-ramp from Highway 111 North to avoid hitting a tanker truck. EMS took Vaughn to the …
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Credit/Debit Skimming Device Placed at Sav A Lot in Pikeville
The Pikeville Police Department needs your help identifying two individuals and a vehicle. The man and woman are wanted for questioning in connection with placing a credit/debit skimming device on register #2 at Save a Lot. If you have recently used register #2 at Save a Lot, please check your bank accounts for unauthorized transactions. …
Road Construction Update as of August 13
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2): The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …
Before/After School and Summer Camp Programs No Longer Offered in Sequatchie County Schools
Unfortunately, after 20 years of service, Sequatchie County Schools will not be offering before-school, after-school, and summer camp programs this year. The district did not receive funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2024-25 school year due to a statewide federal budget cut across our state. Sequatchie County Schools is disappointed …
Questions Over Tennessee’s New School Parental Consent Law
School is back in session and lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee’s new parental consent law. The new law says if there’s an emergency, any person, including a school nurse, can provide a child with medical assistance. This includes treating a wound or taking a child to the emergency room in the event of a …
Motorcycle Reported Stolen in Whitwell
The Whitwell Police Department has been notified of a motorcycle theft. The stolen motorcycle is a 1988 Harley Davidson LX8 from 290 E Michigan Ave. The tank has flames painted on it, as does the passenger backrest. The motorcycle’s tag is (TN) 569ZC1. If you spot the motorcycle, call 423-942-2525 or email arose@cityofwhitwell1956.org or dboyd@cityofwhitwell1956.org.
TnAchieves is Needing Volunteer Mentors
TnAchieves is seeking thousands of volunteer mentors by November 15. “2024 was a year of strong connections and meaningful outcomes for tnAchieves mentors,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “Students choosing to work with a mentor benefitted greatly from the local nudges and encouragement that a mentor provides, completing key TN Promise requirements at …
Area Road Construction Update for August 5
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …



