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Janis Adams Kyser, a 1968 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, was named Alumnus of the Year prior to the Indian homecoming football game October 1. For more see the October 7 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

With the reopening of Dunlap’s Harris Park for special events and regular activities, Cycle Sequatchie on Saturday, October 2 is “good to go,” said Sequatchie-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Director Janis Kyser. “We’re so happy Cycle Sequatchie is taking place,” Kyser said. For more see the September 30 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Helping the VFW Post 5772 aid local veterans and their families, the Sequatchie County Commission unanimously approved a $50,000 one-time donation during their special called meeting September 20. “This will allow us to get back on our mission,” said VFW member Johnny Cordell, present with Tommy Hickey. The $50,000 was recommended and approved by the…

Sequatchie County High School’s Indians took the lead for good with a long touchdown four minutes into the fourth quarter, then held on for a 31-29 win over rival Bledsoe County in football September 24. Bledsoe missed a 45-yard field goal try with 30 seconds remaining. With the win, SCHS regains possession of The Stump,…

After seven straight wins against rival Bledsoe County in football, Sequatchie County High School saw the Warriors take “Chief Roaring Eagle,” the challenge trophy sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank and First Farmers and Commercial Bank, in 2020. Senior players for SCHS seeking to take the rivalry win and regain the trophy, along with Indian Head…

The Sequatchie Valley Marching Band Festival, hosted by the Sequatchie County Marching Band and Band Boosters, is scheduled for Saturday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students, with eight school bands set to participate. Schools in the festival, held at the Sequatchie County High School stadium, include SCHS,…

Representatives from local government and economic-related boards in Sequatchie, Bledsoe, and Marion counties met in a virtual meeting September 7 to continue moving forward following Sequatchie Valley Scenic Byway designation. Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Director Janis Kyser said assets of each were closely examined. For more see the September 16 issue of The Dunlap…

Two of three scheduled events for September at Harris Park in Dunlap have been cancelled and other activities are on hold until further notice, in an attempt to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Most organized activities at the park were suspended, the City of Dunlap announced. For more, see the September 9 issue of…

The Sequatchie County School System is seeking applicants for Director of Schools, with the individual selected expected to begin February 1, 2022 after a month of “cross-training.” Current director, Pete Swafford, is retiring after six years in that position and serving in education in Sequatchie County since 1977. For more, see the September 9 issue…

Sequatchie County native Will Lockhart, an attorney at Burch and Lockhart in Manchester, was appointed Judge of the 14th Judicial District of Tennessee by Governor Bill Lee. For more, see the September 9 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.