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Gavin Moore, a senior leader for the Sequatchie County High School soccer program, will continue to play soccer next year at Tennessee Wesleyan. He signed scholarship papers with numerous friends and family present at SCHS on March 10. “Tennessee Wesleyan is a Christian-based school with small class sizes,” Gavin explained. “Codi Crippen, the assistant soccer…

A parent at the March 6 Sequatchie County Board of Education meeting spoke on two subjects she felt needed improving in county schools, bullying and overall communication. On bullying, the parent stated, “Something has to be done. We say there’s a zero tolerance policy, but there’s a stigma that nothing will be done.” For more…

Voters to decide two commission posts in May The upcoming Dunlap City Election and all future city elections will be held at a new location, the American Legion Post 190 and VFW Post 5722 headquarters at 6808 Highway 28 near Sequatchie County schools, Administrator of Elections Jerrie Holland announced. The change affects the May 6…

Those with Irish roots or just looking for fun are encouraged to wear their green and attend the first St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dunlap on Saturday, March 18. Organizers hope the event will become an annual event in Dunlap. For more see the March 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Sequatchie County High School alumna Katie Brock, one of the most accomplished student-athletes to ever compete for SCHS, was among those honored as a TSSAA Title IX Trailblazer in Franklin on February 25. The recognition took place in conjunction with the TSSAA state wrestling tournament. Brock won state wrestling championships in 2013, 2014, 2015, and…

Modular homes planned for new development Much needed new homes in Sequatchie County are scheduled to be available this summer at Old York Highway near Highway 111. Oak at Brush Creek, a new 41-lot development from Clayton Homes, consisting of 1,500-1,800  square foot modular homes, held a groundbreaking on February 22. “We are really excited…

New playground equipment designed to challenge middle school age children and help maintain physical fitness is now in place in two areas at Sequatchie County Middle School, with students enjoying the activities offered. “The students knew what was coming with the packaging on the north and south ends of the school, but they didn’t know…

Sequatchie County High School senior Julia Cates was the recipient of the VFW Post #5772 Voice of Democracy Award for 2021-2022. VFW Post Commander Johnny Cordell explained Cates submitted a five minutes audio recording on a topic selected by the VFW National Commander. For more see the February 16 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

UPDATE ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips has released the name of the Correctional Officer and the inmate who was shot allegedly escaping after medical treatment at Erlanger Bledsoe in Pikeville on February10 that is being investigated by the TBI. The Sequatchie County Correctional Officer involved was Karen Line and the inmate/escapee involved…

Clint and Rhia Huth have been valentines for 37 years. “Being committed to grow together and not apart is what we’ve learned through the years,” said Rhia. “And we believe that trust and faith in God, respect for each other, cooperation and a good sense of humor make our marriage strong.” “When we first met,…