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Tag: Sequatchie County News

Drivers in Tennessee receives Gas Brake

Gas prices have fallen this week in Tennessee, the lowest in at least a month. In area counties, GasBuddy reports that Marion County was down to $3.63 per gallon on Thursday afternoon. The low price in Sequatchie County was $3.67, Grundy, $3.71, Bledsoe, $3,76 and Hamilton County had the lowest price at $3.45 per gallon.

This Week’s Area High School Football (Oct. 16)

Area high school football October 16: Marion County: Off Sale Creek at South Pittsburg: Hear the game on The River 104.9 and our stream. Whitwell: Off Grundy County at Bledsoe County Community at Sequatchie County: Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3 and our stream. Asbury, Al at North Jackson, Al North Sand Mountain, Al …

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SCAM Warning from Dunlap Police

The Dunlap Police Department has learned of a potential scam involving text messages being sent out by individuals posing as local church leadership. These messages include urgent requests for green dot cards to be purchased. These texts may appear convincing, but they are NOT legitimate requests. If you or a loved one has fallen victim …

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Vehicle Crashed into Fallen Tree on Saturday Night in Dunlap

On Saturday night, Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Hwy 127 south of town. A tree had fallen blocking almost the entire road about one mile south of the Sequatchie River. A car traveling north ran into the tree and went off the road, down an embankment and came to …

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Halloween Candy Cost Rises

Halloween is approaching, but consumers are already facing higher prices for popular confectionery products, according to a report by NBC. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average price of chewing gum and candy has increased by approximately 8% compared with last year. Chocolate prices have risen even more sharply, increasing by 15.5%, according …

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Road Construction for Marion, Grundy, Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties

MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: Resurfacing continues on I‑24 eastbound and westbound between MM 152.2 and MM 156. Single‑lane closures will be in place Sunday–Thursday nights from 7 PM to 6 AM. Full ramp closures will occur intermittently, but at least one ramp will remain open in …

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Car Fire in Dunlap on Friday

On Friday afternoon, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a Jeep Cherokee on fire in the parking lot just west of the library. Dunlap Police and Fire Chief Hatfield were first to arrive and found the vehicle with fire in the dash coming through the windshield. Firefighters arrived and extinguished of …

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Be Aware of Tennessee Fire Prevention

Beginning Oct. 15, (Thursday) Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns. As wildfire season begins, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) encourages residents and visitors to observe National Fire Prevention Week by practicing fire prevention and exercising extra caution when burning outdoors. …

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Early Voting Starts Wednesday through October 29

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding all registered Tennessee voters that the early voting period for the November 3 State and Federal General Election begins on Wednesday, October 14. “Early voting makes it easy for registered Tennesseans to participate in the electoral process,” said Secretary Hargett. “With early voting beginning next week, now …

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High School Football Recap for October 9, 2026

Marion County 32, Grundy County 12: The Warriors, ranked No. 2 in Class 2A, pulled away with 22 unanswered points in the second half to post their 15th straight Region 3-2A win. Marion County 8-0/3-0 reclaimed the lead after trailing the Yellow Jackets 12-10 at halftime.   South Pittsburg 84, Lookout Valley 0: Class 1A’s top-ranked South …

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