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Tag: Sequatchie County News

Wind Advisory Through Wednesday Afternoon

A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Wednesday. Strong gusts may bring down trees and power lines. Downed Power Lines: What to Do: Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid the area. Do not remove debris or touch anything in contact with the line, like vehicles or tree branches. Report …

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Pikeville Police Searching for Wanted Woman

The Pikeville Police Department is searching for Brooke Ann Leon for charges including Escape, Theft, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call Pikeville Police at 423-447-5555.

New Bill Introduced in Tennessee to Help with Caregiver Shortage

A new bipartisan bill, introduced on February 28, addresses the issue of Tennessee families providing regular caregiving without income. In March 2024, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that one in four adults in Tennessee cares for a friend or family member. The coalition recently worked with lawmakers to introduce a new bill that mandates …

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Dunlap Man is a Blue Angel

After months of intense training, the newest team members have earned their Blue Angels crest. Before earning their crest, new team members must train and become experts in all facets of Blue Angels squadron history, procedures, teamwork, and tradition. They are now forever part of the Blue Angels family. Congratulations to AT1 Jerry Fain from …

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Scam Warning from SVEC

SVEC has been made aware of scams directed at its members. SVEC does not call our members to demand money over the phone. They encourage members to never give personal information to anyone they cannot completely identify. They also encourage members to hang up and call SVEC’s local number to inquire about any account concerns. …

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Your Local Health Department has Measles Vaccine

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some southern states are dealing with a current outbreak, including a large number of cases in Texas. For protection, it is highly recommended that your child receives two doses of the MMR vaccine. Visit your local Tennessee Health Department …

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Truck Fire in Sequatchie County

At 4:30 Tuesday morning, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on the Hwy 111 SB exit ramp to Lewis Chapel Road. Prior to their arrival, the pickup was totally involved. Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the pickup was a complete loss. No injuries were reported. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies were the first …

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Grundy man arrested in connection to recent theft in Dunlap

A Grundy County man was arrested in connection with a theft of a four wheeler last week in Dunlap. Reports say a man stole a red Honda TRX four wheeler from under the carport of a residence in Dunlap last Thursday around 11:40 AM CST. Several nearby residences and businesses which had video cameras caught …

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Fire Destroys Residence On Fredonia Mountain

The Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at a residence on the side of Fredonia Mountain on Sunday morning. The call came around 10:13 AM CST, Dunlap Fire responded with Engine 5, Tanker 1, Rescue 2, and a total of seven volunteer firefighters. Mutual aid assistance was initially provided from Fredonia Mountain …

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Construction Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling on I-75 in Hamilton County should know about upcoming road construction activities impacting traffic. As part of the project to improve the I-75 interchange at Hamilton Place Mall, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will install concrete beams for a new bridge over I-75 at Hamilton Place Boulevard beginning Monday, February 24, 2025, …

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