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Four adults and a juvenile were taken into custody after approximately 569 grams of meth and dozens of suspected fentanyl pills were found at a location on Signal Mountain April 12, Sheriff Bill Phillips reported. Arrested were Danielle Keener, 40; Johnny Keener, 38; Felicia Ott, 36; Tyler Woodward, 29; and a 17-year-old. Sheriff Phillips said…

After 40 years and approximately 60 plays, mostly at Sequatchie County High School, teacher Natalie Kimbell will direct her last school play later this month. Her final curtain call will be the presentation of Tumbleweed, scheduled for April 28-29 at 7:00 p.m. each evening in the school’s auditorium. A reception for Kimbell is planned for…

An American Eagle, seen frequently in the East Valley area of Sequatchie County, is being treated at the American Eagle Foundation at Dollywood. On Friday evening, April 7, the eagle was found and unable to fly, reported Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer Shawn Edgmon. For more see the April 13 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Charlestyn Johnson, a sixth grader at Sequatchie County Middle School, is as busy as any student could be. An honor student, the son of Caleb and Lyndsey Johnson is a member of the SCMS band and the Braves’ football team. He played baseball through the fall of 2022. And since becoming old enough to enjoy…

Close to 60 artists are expected to have their work on display at BTC Fiber Valley Fest in May, said Nina Hunt, chairman of the festival’s art committee. Viewing is scheduled for the May 4 opening reception and then from May 5-7. Hunt explained she had been concerned over a possible lack of new exhibitors,…

The Sequatchie County Commission approved an early step toward updating the Erlanger Sequatchie Valley facility during the commission’s March 20 meeting. Sequatchie County Executive Keith Cartwright said a Memorandum of Understanding, a non-binding agreement, will allow for early processes to continue for the proposed $2.7 million updates. For more see the March 30 issue of…

Sequatchie County High School’s FFA chapter received awards, learned about new agricultural developments, met other members from around Tennessee, and was able to find time for some fun during the FFA State Convention held March 19-22 in Gatlinburg. Club sponsor Tammie Akin said three group awards were received by the local chapter. For more see…

Sequatchie County High School has released the Class of 2023 Top 10 which included students with a number of different college and career plans. Achieving the distinction of being in the top academically at SCHS are Landry Carbaugh, Emilee Cooley, Natalie Cross, Delilah Haman, Benjamin Frizzell, Lily Greer, Gabrielle Snyder, Lanie Shoemate, G.W. Songer, and…

Big Valley Brands, LLC, doing business as Big Valley Air, is expanding its manufacturing operations in Dunlap. The company, just off Highway 28 South on Little Ponderosa Trail, is investing $1.4 million to create 30 new parachute manufacturing jobs. “I am proud to say that we have not only created jobs, but we have also…

    A classic country singer with 23 Top 10 hits and a fast-rising star from the region are the music headliners for BTC Fiber Valley Fest in Dunlap this year. Mark Chesnutt is performing May 6 while Hunter “HunterGirl” Wolkonowski takes the stage at Coops Creek Commons May 7. For more see the March…