Mike Blailock
Michael “Mike” Lewis Blailock, 67, of Dunlap, passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and he will be missed so much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buddy and Ann Bullock Blailock and Betty McBee.…
Read MoreWater rates to increase $2.10
Due to expenses such as a new, large filter and work on a water tower, Dunlap Water Department customers will be seeing an immediate rate increase of $2.10 per month. City Commissioners unanimously approved the rate hike during their regular meeting on January 16. “It’s something that we hate to do, but we have to…
Read MoreLady Braves earn fifth straight basketball championship
Sequatchie County Middle School’s girls basketball team won the Sequatchie Valley Conference for the fifth straight year, defeating tournament host Bledsoe County on January 16. For more see the January 23 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFire destroys Cherry St. garage
A garage on Cherry Street in Dunlap was destroyed by fire January 21. The quick response by local volunteers saved a home less than 10 feet away, said Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) Chief Norman Hatfield. The Chief explained an initial call on the fire at the home of Gloria Welch was received at 8:01 a.m.…
Read MoreCookston charged with illegal hunting
Dakota H. Cookston, 23, faces a long list of hunting violations following an investigation by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Officer Shawn Edgmon. “Between November 12 through November 26, I conducted an investigation into (Cookston) illegally shooting game,” Officer Edgmon said. For more see the January 16 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreChief Huth retires his badge
After serving Dunlap residents for much of the past 32 years, Police Chief Clint Huth is moving on. Huth announced his retirement as a law enforcement officer, though he will still be in Dunlap after taking a position at the new Hubner Manufacturing operation. “I hope some of my experience can help Hubner as they…
Read MoreDan Raines
Danny Morrison Raines “Big Dan”,63, of Dunlap, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home after suffering a lengthy illness. He was born July 12, 1956 to Walter and Dessie Williams Raines. Dan was a graduate of Monterey High School, Class of 1974. He was a member…
Read MoreFlorene Lasley
Florene Hobbs Lasley, 84, of Soddy-Daisy, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was a member of the Soddy Church of God. She worked at Soddy Elementary in the cafeteria for 30 years and later worked at Wal-Mart on Hwy 153 for 20 years. She was preceded…
Read MoreArthur Hobbs
Arthur Harrison Hobbs, 82, born in Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2020 in Madison Heights, Michigan. He returned to Dunlap in 2011 and resided there until 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Gloria Jean Hobbs. He is survived by three daughters, Denise Hobbs of Waterford, Michigan, Lisa Austin…
Read MoreSchools seek improvement after report card released
Mixed results were received on the Tennessee State Report Card recently issued to school systems around the state. In Sequatchie County, several areas show room for improvement, said grade 9-12 Curriculum and Career Technology Supervisor Marsha Talley. For more see the January 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
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