Area News
Bradford leads officers on chase
Failure to stop for an often-cited traffic violation led to a police pursuit on Fredonia Mountain on August 14. Arrested and being held in the Sequatchie County Justice Center without bond is Chase Bradford, 22, of Dunlap. For more, see the August 23, 2018 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreTennCare fraud plea costs accused $54,933
Mandie Rollins, 42, of Graysville must repay $54,933 after pleading guilty to TennCare fraud and theft of services. She was placed on five years of probation. Her guilty plea was one of several heard in Sequatchie County Circuit Court on August 9. For more, see the August 16, 2018 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSummertime fires claim shed, car, stove
Several fires over the past week kept local firefighters busy, threatening homes while destroying a large storage shed and shop, plus a vehicle in another incident. For more, see the August 16, 2018 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreSchool board honors Johnson for service
After 26 years of serving the community and thousands of students as a member of the Sequatchie County Board of Education, W.O. Johnson chose not to run in 2018. The retiring board member was honored at the board’s meeting on Monday, August 6. For more, see the August 9, 2018 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreFun planned for 91st annual Fair
Volunteers have been hard at work in preparation for the 91st annual Sequatchie County Fair, with a number of activities planned at the fairgrounds off Heard Street. For more, see the August 9, 2018 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Read MoreGeneral Election winners announced
Sequatchie County government will have returning leaders and newly elected officials following the 2018 General Election. Over half of those voting made their choices early, 2,762, joining 1,806 on Election Day. Returning to office will be County Executive Keith Cartwright, who gained 2,451 votes to 1888 for Greg Griffith. Coy Swanger was elected Sheriff, gaining…
Read MoreEarly voting results announced
Early leaders in the 2018 Sequatchie County General Election have been announced, with early voting totals released by the Sequatchie County Election Commission. Gaining 1,500 early votes for Sequatchie County Executive is Keith Cartwright, to 1162 for Greg Griffith. In the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s race, Coy Swanger leads with 1,218, to 952 for Bill Phillips.…
Read MoreCouple charged with child neglect
Two Sequatchie County residents were arrested after authorities found children living in “deplorable” conditions, Dunlap Police Chief Clint Huth reports. An initial call on the situation was made due to a child playing near the road, the Chief added. Charged with child neglect were Elizabeth Brooke Henry, 26, and Raul Ordonez Perez, 36. For more,…
Read MoreHudson called up to Major League
July 28, 2018, is a date Dakota Hudson will long remember. After ranking among all major and minor league pitchers in the first half of the season with 13 wins, Hudson was called up to the St. Louis Cardinals’ Major League roster on July 25. For more, see the August 2, 2018 issue of The Dunlap…
Read More$496,400 grant to fight Dunlap water loss
The City of Dunlap has received a Community Development Block Grant of $496,400 to assist in upgrades to the city’s water system. Representative Ron Travis stated the grant dollars were issued in an effort to reduce water loss. For more on the story, see the July 19 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
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