On Friday afternoon, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Branch Road. When firefighters arrived, they found a home about 50% involved. They entered the residence and confirmed that no one was inside. Mutual aid for additional manpower was requested from Pikeville VFD and Southend VFD. Lusk VFD. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department …
This past Wednesday, the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Dunlap Fire Department for a garage explosion and fire near a residence on the lower East Valley in Bledsoe County. Several cars, equipment, tools, and more were inside the building. Lusk VFD and Nine Mile VFD also responded to assist. The fire …
On Thursday night, the Sequatchie County Commission addressed the Erlanger and Parkridge’s Request for Proposals regarding the provision of services at the Sequatchie County-owned Emergency Room building. After much discussion, the 11 years of service from Erlanger won the right to continue providing care, beating out the Parkridge proposal. In a statement, Erlanger said, “To …
Tennessee is preparing for the emergence of millions of 17-year cicadas. Brood Fourteen, which last appeared in 2008, will emerge when soil temperatures reach 64 degrees, anticipated in late April to early May. Although loud, these insects are harmless and will be prevalent throughout the state, particularly in East Tennessee. Experts indicate that the cicadas …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has launched the “TBI Find” app to enhance public awareness and provide essential details on missing persons. The app has two main features: Stay Informed: Receive notifications and access educational resources to stay informed and proactive. Vital Information Repository: Collect and store important details about yourself or your loved ones that …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists …
At 5:45 AM Friday, the Dunlap Fire Department, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a multi-car accident on SR 28 near Frank Tate Road. A driver in one vehicle was pinned in the car with non-life-threatening injuries. Firefighters used jaws of life tools to remove the door so Puckett EMS …
A bill allowing Tennessee school districts to charge an enrollment fee for undocumented students has passed the Tennessee Senate. Those against the bill questioned how removing children from school benefits Tennesseans. Meanwhile, those supporting the measure said the decision should be left to local agencies, not the federal government, and there’s a price to pay for …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) have announced that 95 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2025 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. In 2022, Governor Bill Lee and the General Assembly approved funding for this program to purchase lifesaving equipment …
By Danielle Smith: Tennessee gets a grade of “C” in a new Report Card about the condition of America’s infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers said the nation has a long way to go to upgrade outdated structures and systems. It gives the U.S. a “C” grade overall. Darren Olson, chair of the report card committee, said federal …
