Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, known as (POST) has found “deficiencies” within the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. An audit that was completed about a month ago reports that a deputy lied over the radio to initiate a pursuit and that a noncertified deputy assisted in the pursuit. The audit says that Chief Deputy King …
The first day of school is just around the corner, and here is a list of area systems and start dates: Tennessee Bledsoe County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Grundy County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Marion County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Sequatchie County – August 7th (First Full …
Tennessee children are currently enjoying their summer break – swimming, going to camps or just spending time outside. With students heading back to school real soon, this is a good time when parents can make sure their children are ready for back to school with up-to-date immunizations. ‘’We want all children to be safe, healthy, …
A strong thunderstorm powered through the valley on Thursday afternoon, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Several communities lost power due to the severe winds and lightning. Outages occurred in Bledsoe, Marion, Grundy, and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Flash flooding also appeared in several areas in the Sequatchie Valley.
Saturday night at approximately 8:40 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a single-vehicle crash on SR 399 near the Sequatchie-Grundy County Line. Reports to 911 were that a female was trapped in the vehicle, with extrication being needed for her. Dunlap Rescue 1 and 2 and Brush 2, along with Cagle Volunteer Fire Department Engine 1, …
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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