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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Yes, the heat and miserable humidity of summer is still ever-present in our minds, and its resulting sweat is fresh (or rather, kind of stinky in some cases and places) on our brows… But high school football is almost here! Being mid-July means that we’ve rounded the corner not only for college football season and …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has arrested a 17-year-old from Chattanooga, after he delivered what is suspected to be 1,000 fentanyl pills to an agreed location in Sequatchie County. The arrest comes as the result of a brief undercover operation. The minor was arrested at the time of the delivery …
