Area News

Move your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Costumed ghosts and goblins, princesses, cartoon characters, and more will be out all over Dunlap and Sequatchie County Tuesday, October 31, collecting candy for Halloween. Local law enforcement officers reminds parents, trick-or-treaters, drivers, and residents to do their part in keeping Halloween safe and enjoyable for all. The Dunlap Police Department and Sequatchie County Sheriff’s…

Members of the John Sevier Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognized Griffith Elementary School staff for their instruction of historical events and individuals. “We honored and thanked the school plus the fourth grade students for participating in our annual poster contest, but also for being part of the larger SAR program celebrating…

A starter on three sports teams at Sequatchie County High School, senior Cana Green has decided to play softball to help further her education. Green, the daughter of Justin and Rolanda Green, signed a scholarship with Bryan College earlier this month with dozens of friends, teammates, and family members in attendance. “I chose Bryan because…

Gerald and Debbie Morrison of Dunlap never imagined that a trip they have taken many times would have ended fleeing from a war. “In all the years we have volunteered in Israel, we have never taken a trip outside of Israel while over there,” said Debbie. “However, this time, at the last minute, our tour…

Members of the Sequatchie County High School golf team, each advancing to region competition last week, were introduced and recognized during the Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting October 2. Rickey Hickman, coaching the team since its renewal last year, explained both the girls and boys teams are full of hard workers. For more see…

Oktoberfest attendees enjoyed the two-day Oktoberfest in Dunlap held Friday evening and Saturday, October 6-7. Hundreds of cyclists participating in the Cycle Sequatchie Challenge on Saturday, peddling from Dunlap to Pikeville and back. For more see the October 12 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

The Days of Yesteryear is moving to a new location this year for its 18th annual show on October 20-21. The antique tractor show is going to be held at Coops Creek Commons, 287 Pine Street, in downtown Dunlap rather than its former site near the Highway 111 overpass on Rankin Avenue. For more see…

Keith Edward Kopecky, 63, is charged with criminal homicide after an October 3 shooting on Windridge Drive, Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips reported. Law enforcement arrived around 4:30 p.m. after Kopecky called and stated he had shot his wife. Killed was Marcella “Marcy” Renee Ervin, the Sheriff stated. Kopecky was taken into custody without incident.…