Area News
Brush fire fought
Southend Volunteer Fire Department responded to Nunley Road, off Daus Mountain Road, for a large brush fire on March 14 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The Tennessee Forestry Department was called in as well. Crews were on the scene for several hours, Southend’s Chief Ken Herron reported. Photo courtesy of SOUTHEND VOL FIRE DEPT
Read MoreSeals must pay $3.059 million in restitution
Gary Seals, 62, appeared before Circuit Court Judge John H. Cameron on March 5 and was ordered to pay $3.059 million restitution to Citizens Tri-County Bank. He was sentenced for theft from $60,000 to $250,000. His charge reportedly stemmed from check fraud. Judge Cameron ordered Seals to serve 260 in jail, serving at least 10…
Read MoreDetails released in parking lot arrests
Further details are available on the arrest of two individuals Friday morning, March 6, at the Griffith Elementary School parking lot. No children were at risk, law enforcement and educators stated, following the arrest of James Dixon, 57, and Amanda Yax, 44. According to an affidavit from the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, police arrived at…
Read MoreSmith leads Sequatchie High’s Class of 2026
Members of the Sequatchie County High School Class of 2026 Top 10 have a wide range of career goals, and have participated in many different activities over the past four years. Earning Valedictorian of the Class of 2026 is Harrison Smith, son of Nathan and Stephanie Smith. Harrison plans to attend Virginia Military Institute (VMI)…
Read MoreBridge out on Cagle Mountain
The Sequatchie County Highway Department announced on Monday morning, March 9, that a one-lane bridge on Cherry Branch Road is out of service until further notice. A portion of the bridge is falling in, making it dangerous for traffic. The road is located on Cagle Mountain, off Highway 399.
Read MoreCandidates removed, reinstated for Primary
Two candidates running in the primary races for the Sequatchie County Commission on May 5 were temporarily removed from the ballot by the State Republican Party but are now back, reports Sequatchie County Administrator of Elections Jerrie Holland. Chris Cordell is one of four candidates in the Republican Primary for Sequatchie County Commission, District 1.…
Read MoreStudents first at regional marketing competition
Local students continue to succeed in academic-related events, with the latest being three Sequatchie County High School juniors. Lyla Houk, Meredith Jones, and Gabby Tonkin traveled to the East Tennessee Agriculture Marketing competition at the University of Tennesse-Knoxville on February 27 and brought home a regional first place award. Sequatchie County FFA advisor Tammie Akin…
Read MoreBrush fire spreads, burns mobile home
An unoccupied mobile home in the Lone Oak community on Signal Mountain was destroyed when a brush fire spread on March 6, though quick firefighter response prevented the fire from spreading further. The Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at approximately 5:00 p.m. Fire suppression operations began with multiple engines and…
Read MoreTays among world’s top barrel racers
Growing up in North Georgia, local resident Holly Tays began riding horses at an early age. About 20 years later, Tays is now one of the top ranked barrel riders competing in numerous states for the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA). “I’ve enjoyed horses since I was about three” Tays said. “By the next year,…
Read MoreSCMS wrestling fundraiser Friday
Sequatchie County Middle School is hosting SCI pro wrestling this Friday, March 13, in a fundraiser for its positive behavior intervention and support program. Among the scheduled competitors is SCMS coach Grady Wilson, who will be in a tag team bout and has been training for several weeks. Tickets can be purchased at sciwrestling.com or…
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