Dunlap Fire Department reported to 2:11 PM CST to Lewis Chapel on Thursday for a mutual aid request for a vehicle fire on Henson Gap Road at the entrance to the sand plant. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle and later returned to its department. There were no injuries in the incident. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies arrived …
GOP – Marion Co. – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Travis Layne (R) 1,456 43% Tom D. Hudson (R) 1,176 35% Larry N. Montague (R) 740 22% GOP – Marion Co. – Sheriff 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Chris Webb (R) 2,022 56% Clifford Wayne Jordan (R) 833 23% Billy …
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, officers with the Dunlap Police Department observed a vehicle driving erratically on Walnut Street. A traffic stop was initiated on Old York Highway. The driver refused commands and fled on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody. He was identified as Dakota Johnston, who was found to have …
At 3:08 CST on Monday afternoon Dunlap Fire Department reported to a single vehicle accident on Hwy 111 north of the waterfalls. The initial report was a semi-truck coming down the mountain and overturned blocking 2 lanes of traffic with unknown injures. First arriving units found the truck on its side with the driver in …
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for election on Tuesday. Two of the largest campaigns are up on the Republican cite for sheriff and county mayor. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. Look for any other election sites by going to for your search election. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf
According to AAA, the ongoing conflict in Iran has contributed to an increase in the average price of gasoline in Tennessee, which has reached $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. As of Monday, May 4, the state’s average gas price stands at $4.03 per gallon, representing an 18-cent increase from the previous …
On May 1, 2026, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was dispatched at 4:10pm hours to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 399 and State Route 111. Personnel reported a two-vehicle accident with airbag deployment, no entrapment, and three patients with minor injuries. Patients were evaluated on scene by Puckett EMS. Sequatchie …
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer. “This is a great time of the year for outdoor activities. It’s important to …
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
The 29th Annual Cornbread Festival began with some wet weather on Saturday, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Since its start in 1997, the National Cornbread Festival has brought together southern cuisine and community spirit. Organizers report that the two-day festival generates over $30,000 for the local economy, benefiting hotels, gas stations, and businesses. The …
