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Photos and memories honoring a “magical soul” will be used to help the Sequatchie County Fellowship of Churches Food Bank. Before his passing, Herman Newman was knowing for skating through Dunlap in the annual Fourth of July Parade, passing by what is now the Local Depot in downtown, and photos of his infamous skates are…

The driver of this SUV escaped serious injury in a wreck on Highway 111 Sunday, June 7 with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Dunlap Fire Department reports. For more see the June 11 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

With restrictions and guidelines being lifted or gradually lightened, customers and members of Dunlap businesses are coming through the doors at a swift rate. Some businesses, such as hair salons, barber shops, and fitness centers, had to completely close down due to COVID-19 health concerns and are now eligible for relief funds. Hair It Is…

Revenue shortage affecting gas taxes will likely affect county road projects this year, said Sequatchie County Road Supervisor Eric Higgins. “The way the economy was shut down, there will be an impact on our funding which is through the gas tax,” Higgins said. “It looks like we will be down 30 to 50 percent.” For…

Dunlap Animal Clinic began treating the community’s furry friends on Monday, June 1. The new business on Rankin Avenue includes veterinarians with 23 years of combined experience along with two vet techs, said one of the partners, Chris Blevins. “We considered moving into Dunlap for a couple of months,” said Blevins, who also works at…

Memorial Day in Sequatchie County is a solemn occasion, with local veterans joining with their families and other community members to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. This year, with the COVID-19 health threat still looming, ceremonies had some differences. Tom Egleston from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post…

The Independence Day celebration in Dunlap, one of the community’s most anticipated events each year, is set to take place Saturday, July 4. A parade, fireworks, and music at Dunlap’s Harris Park are all planned, with headliner Confederate Railroad among those performing at the City of Dunlap music festival. For more see the June 4…

The third annual SETHRA-CASA benefit rodeo will continue as scheduled with safety precautions related to COVID-19 in place. The rodeo is set for June 5-6 at the Sequatchie County Fairgrounds off Heard Street, beginning at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6:00. “Many measures are being taken to allow for social distancing,” said SETHRA-CASA Program…

A mobile home, heavily damaged by a fire on Sunday, May 17, was completely destroyed by a separate fire on Wednesday, May 20. Southend Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ken Herron said the blaze does seem suspicious. “We were at this same location on Wiggly Loop in Cartwright on Sunday,” Chief Herron explained. “That call came…

Kevin Reid, coaching Sequatchie County Middle School at a state tournament game, has been announced as the new head girls basketball coach at Sequatchie County High School. Reid’s teams at SCMS won several consecutive conference tournament titles and have won nearly every game against local rivals recently. For more, see the May 28 issue of…