Area News
Old explosive safely detonated
An explosive device was discovered on February 20 at the 127 Quarry, near the bottom of Signal Mountain on US Highway 127. Members of Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department and Chattanooga Bomb Squad responded to safely detonate and dispose of the device. Sheriff Bill Phillips said emergency personnel responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. to the facility,…
Read MoreGrant for outdoor Storybook Trail received
The Sequatchie County Friends of the Library has received a $5,000 grant to establish a new, permanent storybook trail exhibition in partnership with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF). A storybook trail is an outdoor, family-friendly experience in which the pages of a children’s book are laminated, mounted on panels, and placed along a walking…
Read MoreTrain-themed playground making its way to Dunlap
Children in Sequatchie County will have a new set of playground equipment ready for use at Harris Park later this year. Demolition at the current site near the north pavilion is underway with the new additions scheduled to be ready by this summer, said Mayor Dwain Land. With a train station theme, planned equipment includes…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for upcoming election
The Sequatchie County Primary Election is Tuesday, May 5, and several individuals are on the ballot for county offices. Most of those are candidates for the Sequatchie County Commission, running as Democrat or Republican. The deadline for candidates to file was February 19, including Independent candidates. Candidates for Sequatchie County Commission, District 1, are incumbents…
Read MoreMurder suspects among indictments
Indictments were returned against the husband and son of a murder victim by the Sequatchie County Grand Jury. Their case and others were arraigned February 12. David Gardiner and Gabriel M. Vilchez were each indicted on charges of first degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, and abuse of a corpse. Both defendants pled not guilty…
Read MoreGriffith, Finch taking it to the next level
A pair of two-sport athletes at Sequatchie County High School, Austin Griffith and Luke Finch will each continue playing football at the next level. Joined by hundreds of classmates in the school auditorium along with teammates, coaches and family members, Griffith signed with the University of the South-Sewanee and Finch with Virginia Military Institute (VMI).…
Read MoreRodeo rounds up new location
After eight years in Dunlap, the abused and neglected children in the court system fundraising rodeo is moving to Jasper. Many people are disappointed in the announcement though organizers look to see continued support 20 miles down the road, May 29-30. The rodeo, drawing thousands of local residents and visitors from outside the area, has…
Read MoreFire destroys truck, no one injured
Emergency personnel responded to Highway 399 for a vehicle fire on Sunday, February 15, at 2:40 p.m., the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reported. The truck was fully engulfed by flames and the fire was spreading into the nearby tree line. A tanker was brought by Fredonia Fire Department and firefighters contained the brush fire…
Read MoreTeacher goes to the mat for students
On March 13, the gym at Sequatchie County Middle School will be filled with brawling, yelling, and excitement, all for a good cause. Scenic City Invitational (SCI) and Action Wrestling are bringing pro wrestling for a fundraiser March 13, and one of those with a match is SCMS teacher and coach Grady Wilson. The doors…
Read MoreGriffith Elementary students recognized
A number of children demonstrating remarkable achievement, improvement, and behavior at Griffith Elementary were recognized during the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting February 2. Griffith Principal Tracey Corder and Assistant Principal Kate Armstrong thanked the Board for the opportunity to highlight some of the students doing big things at their school. “This is a…
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