#Sequatchie County

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Wanted Man Arrested

A man wanted in wanted fugitive in Sequatchie and Hamilton Counties was arrested early Thursday morning. Logan Delay was located by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip. Delay had several warrants out of Hamilton and Sequatchie Counties and was known for evading law enforcement on a motorcycle several times. Delay was taken into custody after resisting arrest and is…

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...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SEQUATCHIE AND NORTHWESTERN MARION COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT... At 819 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sewanee, or 9 miles east of Winchester, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dunlap, Monteagle, Fiery Gizzard State Park, Griffith Creek, and Cagle.

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Burn Ban Continues in Sequatchie County

Sequatchie County continues to have a burn ban due to various factors, notably the dry weather conditions that led to 58 fires in the past month, requiring fire department interventions to safeguard properties and structures. These fire departments consist of community volunteers balancing their firefighting duties with their daily lives. In consideration of the safety of both Sequatchie County’s…

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Dangerous Dab Pens Send Two Sequatchie County Students to the Hospital

Release from Sarai Pierce, Director of Schools for Sequatchie County: The safety of our students is our utmost priority. I want to reassure parents that we are cooperating fully with law enforcement, who are leading the investigation. Due to the involvement of minors, we are limited in what details we can disclose, respecting the privacy and confidentiality of the individuals involved. We can…

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Double Arrest Made in Child Rape Investigation

Double Arrest Made in Child Rape Investigation in Marion and Sequatchie Counties...

William Beene, III  |  Brandy HawkinsImage courtesy MCSD An investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and the 12th Judicial District Drug and Violent Crime Task Force has led to the arrest of two people on multiple counts of Child Rape. Officials say 48-year-old William Beene, III of Sequatchie County and…

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tnAchieves Mentors Needed

tnAchieves, the non-profit association that pairs high school seniors with mentors across the state to help them navigate the process of going to college and connect them with a better future is in need of mentors. The organization needs 6,000 mentors statewide. Locally, in Marion County, 22 mentors are currently needed. Sequatchie County is need of 12, Grundy County 5, and Hamilton County with…

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Area Teams Ranked in AP High School Football Polls

Division I – Class 6A School Record Points 1. Oakland (16)            1-0 178 2. Bradley Central (1) 1-0 149 3. Maryville                  1-0 142 4. Riverdale                 1-0 122 5. Germantown (1)     1-0 117 6. Farragut                  1-0 67 7. Brentwood              1-0 63 8. Bearden                  0-1 58 9. Collierville             1-0 24 10. Cane Ridge          0-1…

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Dunlap Police Arrest Two on Drug, Burglary and Theft Charges

Shawn Williams. Photos provided On Thursday, 8/17/2023, Dunlap Police arrested Shawn and Kaitlyn Williams following an investigation into several recent break-ins and thefts in the City of Dunlap. Dunlap Police, assisted by Sequatchie County Deputies and Bledsoe County Deputies, discovered the pair at a campsite on the Sequatchie/Bledsoe County line. Kaitlyn Williams The pair were allegedly…

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Volunteers Needed for Adopt-A-Highway

The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) latest Visible Litter Study shows littering in Tennessee has decreased by 12 percent since 2016. While these findings are encouraging, there are still more than 88 million pieces of litter on the state’s roadways at any given time. “Litter is more than an eyesore,” said TDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Coordinator, Brittany Morris. “Preventing and…

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Prep Football Report for Friday August 18

Kamden Wellington threw for 111 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the South Pittsburg Pirates to a blowout win over Oliver Springs. The Pirates held a 49-0 advantage at halftime before winning 56-0. South Pittsburg had 429 total yards, and the Bobcats only managed 14 against the outstanding Pirate defense. Ky’Saun Powell led all rushers with 87 yards, while JaMychal Buckner rushed for 79…

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Back to Classes for Area School Systems

Monday is the first full day for many school systems in our area. Students are back in class in Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, and Bledsoe counties. Jackson County, AL began on Friday. The first full day at Richard Hardy Memorial School is Thursday, August 10.

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Dunlap Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and make an Arrest

On August 1, 2023, officers with the Dunlap Police Department were notified by the McMinnville Police Department of a stolen vehicle that was possibly at a residence in Dunlap. McMinnville also advised that the vehicle may be occupied by Dameion E. Ervin from Chattanooga, TN. Officers located and recovered the alleged stolen vehicle behind the residence, and Ervin was found inside the home. Ervin…

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Sequatchie County Commission Votes to Increase Property Tax Rate

After nearly one hour of public comment on the proposed tax levy of 1.8366 per $100 of assessed value, The Sequatchie County Commission approved the tax levy in a vote of 15-2. Commissioners voting against the tax levy were Chester Shell and Michael Hudson. Commissioners were given a state-certified tax rate of $1.5566, but to balance this year’s budget, commissioners voted for the 28-cent tax…

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Food Sales Tax Holiday begins Tuesday

Another sales tax holiday begins this week. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 12:01 am and running through October 31, 2023, at 11:59 pm. Tennesseans will save on grocery bills during the state’s Food Sales Tax Holiday. Tennessee defines food and food ingredients as liquid, concentrated, solid, frozen, dried, or dehydrated substances that are sold to be ingested or chewed by humans and are consumed…

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Sequatchie County Commission to conduct Hearing on Monday about New Property Tax Rate

The Sequatchie County Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 31, 2023, at 5 PM. This hearing will be about a proposal to raise the county’s property tax rate. This public hearing will be held at 22 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN. The state-certified tax rate is $1.5566 per $100 of assessed value. The County’s proposed budget, if adopted, will require a proposed tax levy of $1.8366 per $100…

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List of First Day of School for Area Systems

The first day of school is just around the corner, and here is a list of area systems and start dates: Tennessee Bledsoe County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Grundy County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Marion County Schools – August 7th (First Full Day) Sequatchie County – August 7th (First Full Day) Alabama Jackson County Schools – August 4th