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Taft not included in Governor's budget
2/3/2012

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam delivered his State of the State address Monday evening, January 30 plus he revealed his 2012-13 proposed budget which includes the closure of Taft Youth Development Center in Bledsoe County.
Probation is revoked for Brown
2/3/2012

Brenda Brown, of Bledsoe County, was transported to a maximum security prison in Nashville on Monday, January 30, not for her part in the murders of two elderly women, but for violating her parole for prior burglary and theft charges. 
Smith faces drug charges
2/3/2012

Responding to a domestic dispute call Monday evening, January 30, resulted in the arrest of a Bledsoe County man for charges stemming from methamphetamine production, reports Sgt. Jake Brewer.
Judge binds over cases
2/3/2012

There were 15 cases bound over to the Bledsoe County General Sessions Court on Friday, January 27 by Judge Howard Upchurch. 
Bledsoe's jobless rate drops
2/3/2012

State unemployment rates have dropped in 56 counties, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and Bledsoe County is no exception. 
DesJarlais rep to be in town
2/3/2012

To provide the best possible constituent services, U.S. Congressman Scott DesJarlais is announcing office hours in Pikeville, in addition to his district offices in Columbia, Crossville and Winchester.
Terry will lead Bledsoe County's School System
2/3/2012

Looking for a director of schools who can unite the school board, staff, students and community has resulted in the tentative hiring of Jennifer Terry as the new Bledsoe County Director of Schools effective July 1, 2012.
Meeting on FSA consolidation is set February 6
2/3/2012

Farming is Bledsoe County’s number one industry and efforts are underway to consolidate Bledsoe County’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) with Rhea County’s. 
Graduation at Taft under fire
2/3/2012

Amidst the turmoil of the proposed closing of Taft Youth Development Center, the hard academic work of eight students there may go unrecognized. 
Residents invited to help FFA
2/3/2012

After a very successful pilot program last year, FFA and Monsanto are bringing back the FFA Chapter Challenge. 
School Board Appreciation Week set for January 22-28
2/3/2012

The Tennessee School Boards Association has set January 22-28, as School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. 
Forgey runs for assessor
2/3/2012

Derek Forgey has announced his candidacy for the office of Bledsoe County Assessor of Property and is seeking the Democratic nomination.
   
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