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Tag: Sequatchie County News

Tennessee Senior Citizen Receives a Helping Hand from Many

Senior citizen Richard didn’t want to be delivering Starbucks… he had to. Now, thanks to a customer in Manchester, Tennessee and a viral fundraiser, his story is capturing hearts nationwide. Nurse Brittany Smith noticed on her Ring doorbell camera that delivering her DoorDash order seemed really challenging for the driver, Richard. Curious and concerned, she …

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Scam Alert! Be Alert Concerning Text Messages Warning about an Unpaid Traffic Ticket

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have an “unpaid traffic ticket” and threatening their driving privileges. These messages are not real. If you are a victim of this scam, report your interaction to https://www.ic3.gov/. For more information about common scams and how …

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Over $248 Million Additional Unclaimed Property Available to Claim in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Treasury is encouraging Tennesseans to check ClaimItTN.gov for missing money after businesses and organizations across the state turned over an additional $248.6 million in unclaimed property so far since July 1, 2025. Tennesseans may soon receive a letter from the Department notifying them they have unclaimed money. Each year, the Unclaimed Property Division …

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Don’t be a Drowsy Driver

Law enforcement in Tennessee is reminding drivers about the dangers of drowsy driving. The issue is more dangerous than many people realize. In 2023, 633 people lost their lives in crashes involving a drowsy driver. Fatigue slows reaction time, affects judgment, and can be just as dangerous as driving impaired. If you’re tired, don’t risk …

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Miss National Cornbread Festival Pageant Information

The Miss National Cornbread Festival pageant will be held on April 18 at the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. It is for girls ages 2 to 18 and requires a $25 entry fee. Registration will be held at the National Cornbread Festival headquarters at 221 South Cedar Ave. on March 24 and 21 and …

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Gas Prices Soar

Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …

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Warning! Auto Scams on Facebook Marketplace

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) warns consumers about an increase in auto scams on Facebook Marketplace. Scammers pose as buyers, agree on a price, and provide fake payment (like phony wire transfers or cashier’s checks). Sellers hand over their vehicles only to find out later that the payment was fraudulent, and they …

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Two Arrested after Lockdown at Griffith Elementary in Sequatchie County

Friday morning, law enforcement responded to a situation at the Griffith Elementary school in parking lot involving a parent. The individual was taken into custody along with another adult by local authorities. During the response, law enforcement discovered drugs and weapons inside the individual’s vehicle. Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips reports, it is reported that …

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Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Sequatchie County

A brush fire ended up destroying an unoccupied trailer home off Big Fork Road in Sequatchie County on Thursday, March 5. Crews with the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department responded around 6:00pm to the scene, around the time the brush fire extended to the building. Firefighters immediately started fire suppression efforts to bring it under …

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Geotechnical Work Prompts Lane Closure in Signal Mountain

Beginning Monday, March 9, and continuing for five days, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will perform subsurface investigations, including boring location checks, utility scanning, and general site assessment on SR 8 (Signal Mountain Road) between Palisades Road and the top of the mountain in preparation for an upcoming slope stabilization project in the area. …

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