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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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13 Local Football Players Named All-State

The 2025 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State football team includes 9 South Pittsburg Pirates, 3 Marion County Warriors and 1 Grundy County Yellow Jacket. Class 1A OFFENSE QB – Cole Brown, McKenzie* QB – Caden Jones, South Pittsburg, Sr. QB – Nolan Adams, Clay County, Sr. RB – Jaiden Bunch, Coalfield* RB – Ja’Mychal Buckner, …

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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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Semi-Truck and Car Crash on Friday in Dunlap

Emergency crews responded early Friday morning to a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 8/111 in Sequatchie County. According to the Dunlap Fire Department, the call came in at 6:08 a.m. CST on January 9, 2026, reporting a tractor-trailer on its side about one mile north of the Cagle Mountain Trading …

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Land in Grundy County Transferred to the State of Tennessee

A total of 670 acres has been formally transferred to the State of Tennessee for conservation purposes in Grundy County. This property will be incorporated into Savage Gulf State Park. Conservation organizations initially acquired the land two years ago due to its ecological importance. The current transfer marks the completion of efforts to ensure its …

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Report Shows Area Numbers of DUI Arrests for People Testing Negative

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data shows 2,547 people have been arrested for DUI since 2017 despite negative alcohol and drug tests—over four times higher than previously reported. In 2024 alone, there were 419 such arrests, with most cases in Nashville, Knoxville (highest in state at 41), and Jackson. Officials note that negative test results don’t …

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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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National Crornbread Festival Cook-off Application Process Begins

Applications for The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year we search the nation for the best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000. Recipe entries require the original main dish/entree/main course recipe to be prepared and cooked in Lodge® Cast Iron cookware. The …

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O Blood Needed in the Area

Blood Assurance urgently needs donations of O Blood, especially from O-negative and O-positive donors. O-negative individuals are considered universal donors, while O-positive donors represent the largest group able to contribute. Currently, their supply has dropped to just one day’s worth, putting them in critical need of help. A single blood donation can save as many …

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Gas Prices Expected to Drop

The average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to a new analysis by GasBuddy. The company, whose app helps drivers save money on fuel, predicts gas prices will edge up to around …

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