Space Camp inspires Carbaugh
Nearly a decade ago, student Landry Carbaugh had her first visit to the Marshall Space and Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. That summer field trip sparked an interest in astronomy, technology, and space travel, said Landry, who now has a goal of becoming a mission control flight director with NASA. She recently attended Advanced Space…
Read MoreDowntown revitalization grant aid
Business owners and community leaders in Dunlap discussed methods a $15,000 downtown revitalization grant could be used during a meeting on August 21. It was learned successful implementation of the funds could lead to an additional grant of up to $100,000. Nancy Williams is director of the Tennessee Main Street Program, part of Tennessee Economic…
Read MoreManslaughter suspect in custody
Charles Grayson, Jr., 49, was arrested without incident at a local apartment complex on August 19, Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips reported. Grayson, a fugitive from justice, was wanted in Covington County, Alabama for failure to appear in court on a manslaughter charge. He remained confined to the Sequatchie County Justice Center on August…
Read MoreDonald Raulston
Donald L. Raulston, 80, of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away at a local health care facility on August 8, 2020. Donald was a longtime member of The South Whitwell Baptist Church. The son of the late Sherman Raulston and Pauline Alder Raulston, Donald was also preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Byron Raulston; and…
Read MoreAllen Ray Oakes
Allen Ray Oakes, age 60, of Dunlap, TN, passed away August 7, 2020 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Ray was born in Bledsoe County, he was the son of Lenard and Clara Oakes. He worked in the timber business most of his life with his father and brother as owner/operators of logging equipment and…
Read MoreDebra Melton
Debra Jacelynne “Lynn” Melton passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 2:15 p.m. Our loving moma, wife and sister, Debra Jacelynne “Lynn” Melton, left this earth to be with her Lord and other loved ones who went on before her. She was a blessing to us and will be truly missed by everyone. She worked…
Read MoreNorman Dean Harris
Norman Dean Harris, Sr., 68, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Hazel McDaniel Harris; and brothers, Leon Harris and Willis Harris. He is survived by his children, Norman Dean Harris, Jr., and…
Read MoreBuddy Gray
Buddy Gray, 61, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away August 8, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was well known in Dunlap and around the valley. He was an avid lover of Sun Drop and was often seen on the bench by the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce with one. He was preceded in death by…
Read MoreLynn Mansfield Allen
Lynn Mansfield Allen, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away August 17, 2020 at home on his beloved Allen Family farm, just twelve days before his 83rd birthday. Born August 29, 1937 to William Chester and Pauline Mansfield Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, William (Bill) Luther Allen. He was a…
Read MoreWiFi hotspots set up by BTC Fiber to aid students in remote learning
As students learn in a hybrid format in Sequatchie County, BTC Fiber has set up WiFi hotspots around the county and in neighboring Bledsoe, Van Buren, and Rhea Counties to assist students who lack internet access at home. BTC Fiber General Manager Charlie Boring said he has been working with Bledsoe County and Sequatchie County…
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