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Fourth graders share what they learned about history with Board

Several fourth graders demonstrating outstanding achievements in a detailed history project were recognized at the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting January 9. 4-H speech winners were also applauded. “After students returned from fall break they were presented with the question, ‘How does one’s perspective influence his or her opinion?’,” explained Griffith Elementary School Principal…

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Songwriters qualifying round at Mercantile

The Dunlap Mercantile in downtown Dunlap is hosting a qualifying round for songwriters vying to participate in Tennessee Songwriters Week, announced local musician Cody McCarver. Performances begin at 6:00 p.m. on February 4 with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. For more see the January 19 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

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Basham authors children’s book

Lakyn Basham, a Sequatchie County native, has written and published a children’s book being released Friday, January 20. “Growing Hope is a touching story of a fox and its mother and the life lessons learned through planting seeds of hope in their ‘magical’ garden,” Basham explained. The story in the book is based on some…

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Dr. Brown greets teachers after Christmas break

During their administrative work day and return to school January 2, Sequatchie County teachers were met by guest speaker, Dr. Adolph Brown, a renowned teacher, motivational speaker, and co-host of the ABC television show, “The Parent Test.” The title of Dr. Brown’s seminar was “Two Backpacks: Unpacking the Unseen-Trauma Informed Teaching.” “The entertaining and informative…

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Tony Oliver Smith

Tony Oliver Smith, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital. Tony worked for TDOT for 30-1/2 years and retired. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved life and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson and Ada Bell…

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Shirley Ann Green Hardy

Shirley Ann Green Hardy, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. Shirley was a force of nature. She was generous with those she loved and loved to travel. She en-joyed her yearly trips with her daughters and traveled the…

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Frank Goodwin

Frank Eugene Goodwin, 89, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a member of Dunlap Seventh-day Adventist Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served active duty from 1951 – 1953 during the Korean conflict and an additional six years in the re-serves. Mr. Goodwin…

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Johnnie Lou Finch

Johnnie Lou Finch, 91, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away January 2, 2023. She was of the Christian faith and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Chattanooga. Johnnie was a well-known Tupperware manager/dealer for many years; winning several top awards. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Sol and Lillia Mae Smith; siblings,…

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