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Tag: Sequatchie County News

The War and Treaty to perform in South Pittsburg

Don’t miss CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY nominated powerhouse duo, The War and Treaty with special guest Hannah Dasher as they take the stage for The National Cornbread Festival Preheat Party at The Princess Theatre! Princess Insiders Presale begins Thursday at 10:00 am CT. Sign up for access at: https://forms.gle/YS8XfFJw8oKtL1edA General On sale Friday at 10:00 …

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Two Vehicle Crash in Dunlap on Monday

At 11:20 AM CST on Monday, (1-19-26) the Dunlap Fire Department responded with Dunlap Police to a two-vehicle crash on SR 28 near the MaxFit Gym. Firefighters assisted the victims out of the vehicles to be evaluated by Puckett EMS. No information was provided on injures. Pictures by Detective Cunningham and FF Snyder.

New President for Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association

The Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association has announced the selection of Pikeville Fire Department Chief Garrett Angel as its new President. Chief Angel succeeds longtime Association President Paul Swafford, who has led the organization since 2003. The Sequatchie Valley Mutual Aid Association is comprised of nine fire departments across Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion counties. The …

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Child Poverty Rate Down in Tennessee

Tennessee has achieved notable progress in reducing child poverty over the past decade; however, nearly 20 percent of children in the state continue to live in poverty, according to the most recent State of the Child report. Published by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the report examines critical indicators affecting children’s well-being, including …

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Dunlap Man Indicted, Charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December. On December 28th, at the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved …

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Lawsuit Against Two Jasper Police Officers Dismissed

According to court records, a lawsuit alleging that two Jasper, TN police officers violated a man’s constitutional rights and caused him emotional and physical harm during a traffic stop has been dismissed. According to a court report from Judge Curtis L. Collier, for the reasons set forth in the accompanying memorandum, Defendants’ motion for summary …

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Tennessee Lawmaker wants Harsher Penalties against those Convicted of Rape of a Child

A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced legislation related to the death penalty for the rape of a child. Republican State Representative Greg Martin of Hixson filed House Bill 1454 in the Tennessee General Assembly. The bill would expand the aggravating circumstances under which prosecutors may seek the death penalty for the rape of a child. The …

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Scam Alert from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office

The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department has recently learned of a phone scam targeting some individuals in the area. The caller states that they have important legal information to discuss with you, and then falsely assured that a warrant has been issued and demands payment of bond money to avoid arrest. Please note that the Sequatchie …

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Tennessee Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly

Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted statewide unemployment rate for November 2025 dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point, to 3.6%, compared with the 2024 …

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New Bail Bondsmen Law in Tennessee

A new statute in Tennessee requires all bail bondsmen to obtain state licensure, with oversight provided by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI). The legislation became effective on Thursday, January 1. Pursuant to this regulation, bail bondsmen must register with the TDCI’s Division of Regulatory Boards and secure a license from the Board …

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