Primary winners head to General Election
Some candidates had opposition and others ran unopposed during the Sequatchie County Primary Election May 5. All winners will next run in the General Election in August. Two candidates represent each district on the Sequatchie County Commission and District 1 had four Republican Primary candidates. Winning were incumbents Chester Shell, 222 votes; and Linda M.…
Read MoreIndians defeat rivals to win District 5-AA baseball tournament
Sequatchie County High School brought home the District 5-AA baseball championship, defeating Grundy County on May 1 then shutting out host Marion County the following afternoon. SCHS is scheduled to begin the region tournament in Smith County on May 8. Team members include (left to right) Dillon Frizzell, Rylan Yauillo, Brooks McIntyre, Sawyer Davis, Braxton…
Read MoreGraduation week activities at SCHS
Year-ending events at Sequatchie County High School are scheduled next week, each set for 6:00 p.m. Baccalaureate services will be in the auditorium on May 13 with Senior Night on May 14 in the gym. On May 15, seniors receive their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at the school football stadium. Be sure to get…
Read MoreSmith to play football for VMI Keydets
With numerous achievements in the classroom and on the football field, Sequatchie County High School senior Harrison Smith made official his decision to attend Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Smith signed with VMI during a ceremony at the SCHS gym on May 1, with family, friends, teammates and hundreds of other classmates present. The son of…
Read MoreAgriculture facility sought for county students
The Sequatchie County High School FFA is seeking support for an agriculture facility, which would be constructed on school grounds. The proposed site is just west of the baseball field, off Cordell Lane. FFA sponsor Tammie Akin explained the original plan was to construct just a modest, pole barn type structure near her classroom, but…
Read MoreLions Club golf tournament upcoming
For over 80 years, the Dunlap Lions Club has been aiding local residents. Some of their yearly activities include collecting and distributing food and toys for Christmas, providing eyeglasses and other sight services, and awarding scholarships to students. One of the main fundraisers for the Lions Club is coming up on May 29, the annual…
Read MoreGloria Evelyn Kinney-Droke
Gloria Evelyn Kinney- Droke, 66, formerly of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away Sunday May 3, 2026. She was a member of Belleview Baptist Church in Memphis. She was a loving wife, friend and follower of Jesus. She enjoyed playing with her dogs, riding motorcycles, camping and hiking. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest…
Read MoreClara Louise Nolan
Clara Louise Nolan Clara Louise Nolan, 80, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Louise worked as a housekeeper for over 30 years, and loved spending time and spoiling her dog “Tiny.” She was preceded in death by her mother Bhulea Mae Slatton Griffith; father Doyle…
Read MoreLand celebrates 104th birthday
Evelyn Land of Dunlap turned 104 on April 10 and celebrated her birthday on April 12 at NHC with family, food and fun. Evelyn is a World War II Veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps. Three of her children attended the part, Patti Land Pierce, Gail Land Moore, and Spencer Dee Land. Marcia Land…
Read MorePrimary is May 5
Early voting concluded April 30 and the Sequatchie Primary Election with precinct voting is set for Tuesday, May 5. As of Monday, April 27, a total of 440 voters had made early selections for either the Democratic or Republican candidates. Those winning their respective party’s nomination in the primary will move on to the August…
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