A Sequatchie County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright and Dunlap Mayor Dwain Land. The case, the first known in the county, was confirmed on Tuesday morning, March 31. For more local COVID-19 updates, visit TheDunlap-Tribune.com or the Dunlap Tribune Facebook page. More information on the announcement is included in the April 2…

Robert Lee Neal, 29, was arrested in a multi-unit operation Monday afternoon, March 30, Sheriff Coy Swanger reports. Neal had been sought since fleeing from police after being served a warrant on March 3. Neal’s charges include violation of probation for aggravated criminal trespassing in Sequatchie County General Sessions Court; theft under $1,000 and shoplifting…

  Sequatchie County Schools’ staff packed and handed out 5,150 meals for children in hundreds of bags, during service to students and parents Thursday morning. Each bag has breakfast and lunch for five days apiece, with items such as milk, juice, sandwich meat and cheese, and cereal. The next serving day is planned for Thursday,…

Physicians and dentists in Dunlap are working to continue services, while stressing safety for both visitors to their offices and staff. Individuals referred by a primary care physician or state health department can have a drive-thru appointment. Swabbing will take place while individuals remain in their vehicles, at the Industrial Park behind Mann+Hummel in Dunlap.…