#Sequatchie County News

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Dunlap Man Arrested on Drug Charges

Drake Addison Buckner On the night of June 7, 2024, Dunlap Police were dispatched to the area of the Dunlap Gardens Apartments on a report of shots fired. During the course of the investigation, officers discovered an intoxicated male in the parking lot identified as Drake Addison Buckner. A search found a SCCY 9mm handgun, drug paraphernalia, cash, and several amounts of illegal drugs including…

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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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Sequatchie County Fair Begins Saturday August 19

The Sequatchie County Fair begins this coming Saturday. Pageants will start this off on August 19, with registration at 9 AM and pageants at 10 AM.  Carnival rides will open August 23-26 from 6 PM-10 PM, and each night there will be other fun events listed below. Admission is FREE

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TVA Prepares for Cold Temps

TVA has an Emergency Load Curtailment Program for when demand on the electric grid is at its highest. The ELCP ensures the stable operation of TVA’s generation and transmission. Most of the time, temperatures do not reach a level that impacts the public, but during the next 24-48 hours, there will be extremely low temperatures inside the Tennessee Valley. TVA has prepared for the current…

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Family Settles Legal Issue after Rodents Located at Distribution Center

A settlement was reached Wednesday after an investigation revealed that Family Dollar Stores in Tennessee were selling customers goods stored in a rodent-infested distribution center. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says. “No matter the family budget, whether at a discount shop or not, every Tennessean deserves confidence in the food they buy. This settlement holds Family Dollar…

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Chattanooga State Offering Robot Summer Camp

Chattanooga State Community College’s summer camps are returning in Summer 2025 with offerings for youth ranging from 8 to 12 and 15 to 17 years of age. This year’s camp lineup includes opportunities for children ages 8 to 12 to try their hands at building robots in Building Bots for Battle, Building Robopetz, and Demolition Bots camps. Robotics camp attendees will learn to work with gears,…

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Cold Weather Forces Schools to Close or Delay

Due to the extreme cold, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Bledsoe County, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy schools are closed through Wednesday. Jackson County, AL, Schools will have a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025. This will allow buses and schools to check for issues and to warm up before students arrive in these cold weather conditions.

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Heavy Coats are Not Good for Children's Car Seats

In colder weather, parents typically dress their children in winter coats, but it is crucial to recognize that heavy coats can compromise the proper harness fit on a child in a car seat. When securing your child in a car seat, select thin, warm layers and position blankets or coats around your child after ensuring the harness is snug and secure for added warmth. Additionally, ensure that car and…

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Information on how to handle Roadside Emergencies

Hey everyone, just a friendly reminder that a roadside emergency can happen to anyone at any time. Knowing what to do in these situations is vital to keep yourself safe. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Pull over to a safe location as quickly as possible. Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers. Call for help if needed, whether it’s a tow truck or a roadside assistance…

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Local Bank Issues Scam Alert

Citizen’s Tri-County Bank is warning its customers to be aware of fake text messages (See picture). THIS IS NOT COMING FROM CITIZENS TRI-COUNTY BANK. Please do not click on links, and DO NOT give out or type in personal information. Citizen’s Tri-County Bank will never send texts like this or ask you for personal information.

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Getting Ready for the Cold Weather

PLAN AHEAD, TENNESSEE: Dangerously cold conditions are expected across the state on Sunday and into next week. What changes will you need to make to stay safe with the frigid forecast? At home: – Have proper insulation, caulking & weather stripping. – Know how to keep pipes from freezing. – Have working smoke alarms & carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups. – Make sure you have emergency…

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Changes Including Billing Coming to SVEC Members

Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op has some information to share with its members. Improvements include a fresh look for your bill, access to SmartHub for managing your account, the option to receive additional alerts, and more. As part of these enhancements, some members will notice an adjustment to their Electric Bill “Due Date”—starting with bills due in February. NONE of the affected accounts…

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Entertainment Lineup for the 2025 National Cornbread Festival

The National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg has announced its entertainment schedule for its 2025 event. The festival will be held on April 26 and 27.

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Helpful Reminder from Pikeville Police

Here is a friendly reminder from the Pikeville Police Department to always protect your ride! Unfortunately, vehicle theft is on the rise, so here are some tips to help keep your car safe: Park in well-lit areas  Lock your vehicle’s doors and close and lock all windows Put away your valuables Never leave your keys in your vehicle

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Extremely Cold Weather On Its Way

A dangerous blast of Arctic air looks likely by early next week. A strong Arctic cold front will arrive overnight Saturday into early Sunday. Rain is expected ahead of the front, but bitter-cold Arctic air will move in behind it. The Arctic air will be the coldest weather of the season so far. Temperatures next Monday/Martin Luther King Jr. Day will start in the teens for most but be in the…

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Rent Prices on the Rise in the Valley

While the U.S. economy looks strong in many ways—with low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market—many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of high costs. The inflation rate has come down from its peak in mid-2022, but the effects of several years of record price increases still linger, leaving households struggling to make ends meet. One of the most pressing financial…