District 7AA Tournament games for tonight postponed
All Thursday, February 20 District 7AA basketball games will be postponed until tomorrow night due to weather conditions. The new schedule will be as follows: Friday, February 21 – Boys Semifinals 6:00 p.m. Grundy County vs Bledsoe County 7:30 p.m. Sequatchie County vs Cumberland County Saturday, February 22 – Girls Consolation and Finals 6:00 p.m.…
Read MoreKilgore helps design orthopedic spine
Students from Tennessee Technological University (TTU), including SCHS graduate Shelby Kilgore, used their knowledge and skills to help a child coping with cerebral palsy. The project was part of the Early Intervention and Mechanical Engineering (EIME) program at TTU, which pairs engineering students with families of children with special needs. “It was just truly an…
Read MoreRogers youngest winner at King of Hammers
Traveling across the country competing in a thrilling motor sport, Sequatchie County High School senior Stephen Rogers had one his best finishes yet earlier this month. A professional rock bouncer, Rogers placed first in the EFI Holley Shootout at the King of Hammers in California and at age 17, is the youngest winner of the…
Read MoreOuida St. Clair Richardson
Ouida St.Clair Richardson, 96, of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 1, 1923 in Nashville. She was a member of the Capt. William Lytle chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of Dunlap church of Christ. She also was an antique dealer for…
Read MoreLinda Louise Burnette
Linda Louise Burnette, 75, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. Linda was a lifelong resident of Marion County. She was of Methodist faith. She was devoted to her husband and family. She was the first in her family to acquire her college degree and teaching certificate in special education, which she took a lot of…
Read MoreDunlap Mercantile being revitalized
Growing up and later working in a dental office across the street, Becky Hatfield-Card was always impressed by the Dunlap Mercantile building. “I just thought it was such a cool-looking place, even after it was closed,” Becky said. “I knew it had so much potential.” For more see the February 13 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreHatchers tell of lasting love
Settling in after moving to Dunlap 52 years ago, Howard and Dot Hatcher credit sharing responsibilities as a key to their marriage. The couple, both originally from the Nashville area, have had “61 good years together,” they said. “We’re both natives of Williamson County,” Dot explained. “Back then, it was a farming community.” For more…
Read MoreRick Songer
Rick Songer, age 61, of Chattanooga, Tennessee died Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, JM and Maxine Songer; brother, James L. Songer; aunt, Betty Freeman; and cousin, Sue McAnally. He is survived by siblings, Gary E. Songer of Dunlap, Jerry Lee Songer of Pikeville, and S. Fay Songer of…
Read MoreBeulah Ruth Songer
Beulah Ruth Songer, 73, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked at Dunlap Medical Clinic as a lab and x-ray technician for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Songer; mother, Nina Ruth Swafford; father, Bruce E. Jordan;…
Read MoreWilliam Edward Hickey
William Edward Hickey, 90, of Dunlap, Tennessee, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and a member of Kenneth Wilson Sunday School Class. Edward served his country in The United States Navy for four years. He owned and operated Hickey’s Barber and Style Shop for 36 years…
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