Fire department responds to Griffith Elementary School
The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department responded to Griffith Elementary School for a fire alarm on Friday morning, October 4 at approximately 11:35 a.m. A few minutes later, students and staff who had been outside since the alarm sounded were allowed to re-enter the school. For more, see the October 10 issue of The Dunlap…
Read MoreIndians retain Challenge Trophy for seventh straight year
A 21-14 win over rival Bledsoe County allowed Sequatchie County High School to keep the football challenge trophy, “Chief Roaring Eagle,” for the seventh straight season. The trophy is sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank of Dunlap and First Farmers and Commercial Bank of Pikeville, with the winning team each season keeping possession. Indian players and…
Read MoreWreck claims man’s life, passenger recovering
Jack Huffman, 80, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Fredonia Road in Dunlap on September 24. Huffman’s great-granddaughter was injured in the wreck but is improving, according to family members. For more see the October 3 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreAshley Mink
Ashley Gayle Phipps Mink, 32, of Jonesboro, Arkansas died Saturday, September 21, 2019. Born in Trenton, Georgia, she had lived in Northeast Arkansas since March 2012, moving there from Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Ashley was a member of the church of Christ at Viva Drive in Trumann, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents,…
Read MoreDucky Layne
Lynn Walker “Ducky” Layne, 60, of Dunlap passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Ida Hackworth Layne. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Carey Layne, as well as best friends, Richie Higdon and Tommy Wallace. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 1 in the funeral…
Read MoreJack Huffman
Jack Huffman, 80, of Dunlap, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jack was a carpenter and built many homes in the Sequatchie Valley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claris Huffman; parents, Tommy and Mary Huffman; several brothers and sisters; son,…
Read MoreChip Fischer
Raymond Robert “Chip” Fischer, 44, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his residence. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Raymond J. Fischer. He is survived by his wife, Amy Styczykowski; children, Dakota, Raymond (RJ) and Marshall; godchild, Ashley Paider; mother, Chris Sweetman; mothers and…
Read MoreCity proposes property tax increase to $0.826
The City of Dunlap is considering a property tax increase of $0.037 per $100 of assessed property. The first of three required budget ordinance readings on the increase was approved by the City Commission during its meeting on September 19. If three budget readings, which include the increase plus a number of specific details about…
Read MoreIndians seek seventh straight win against Bledsoe
Bragging rights with a valley rival and ownership of the Challenge Trophy are up for grabs Friday night when Sequatchie County High School hosts Bledsoe. The Indians, now 3-2, host 3-1 Bledsoe at 7:00 p.m. For more see the September 26 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreWilliam “Kirk” Rogers
William “Kirk” Rogers, 65, of Dunlap, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was owner and operator of Rogers Furniture and Appliance Store for many years. He was an ordained minister who loved nothing more than sharing the truth with anyone who had ears. He spent time both on and…
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