Shooting in Brockdell Community
Scotty Cranford, 26, was shot in the hand after an altercation in the Brockdell Community of Bledsoe County on Tuesday afternoon, September 19, according to Detective Angelo Oreto of the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. Jonathan Parsons, 23, shot Cranford in the hand during the altercation, Oreto said. Parsons was charged with aggravated assault, possession of…
New home planned for Chief Roaring Eagle
On Friday evening, the Bledsoe County High School Warriors plan to come back home from Dunlap with Chief Roaring Eagle in their possession. For more, see the September 21 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Things to get smokin’ Saturday
The fifth annual Smoke in the Valley Barbecue Competition, hosted by the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad, is happening on Saturday, September 23 at the Bledsoe County Fairgrounds in Pikeville. For more, see the September 21 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Reece crowned BCMS Homecoming Queen
2017 Bledsoe County Middle School Homecoming Court Maddie Reece (center) was crowned the 2017 Homecoming Queen for BCMS. She was escorted by Kai Payne. Watch the September 28 issue of The Bledsonian-Banner for more details.
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Veteran's office notice
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/veterans-office-notice/All daySep-06-17-Sep-07-17The Bledsoe County Veteran’s office will be closed September 6 and 7. The office will reopen on Friday, September 8. B36
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Hunter Education course offered
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/hunter-education-course-offered/All daySep-11-17-Sep-16-17All hunters born on or after January 1, 1969 and are at least 10 years of age must successfully complete a Hunter Education course before they can hunt in Tennessee. A course is scheduled from September 11-16 (no class on Wednesday) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad building. Saturday’s class starts at 8:00 a.m. To register on line go to tnwildlife.org and under the hunting section, look for Hunter Education and register for the class. For more information contact Wildlife Officer Mark Patterson at 447-6629. B36S37
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Paws and Claws September 14
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/paws-and-claws-september-14/All daySep-14-17Everyone is invited to attend the Paws and Claws Animal Shelter membership meeting on September 14 at Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative’s meeting room in Dunlap. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Come meet them and help them work to build an animal shelter for the Sequatchie Valley. BT36S37
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Benefit Saturday to help Beverly Osborne
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/benefit-saturday-to-help-beverly-osborne/All daySep-23-17You are invited to a benefit for Beverly Osborne for medial expenses at the Summer City Baptist Church Community Center on Saturday, September 23 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. EST. They are having a pig roast with baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage for a minimum donation of $10 per plate.BS38
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Reunion planned for Dill School on September 23
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/reunion-planned-for-dill-school-on-september-23/All daySep-23-17The Dill School Reunion is Saturday, September 23 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., with a covered dish dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Join old friends, remember your school days and make new friends while supporting your community. Share pictures, memories and laughs. There is a drawing for door prizes following the meal. If you would like to bring a give to be used as a door prize, please do. Call James or Anna Daggett at (423) 802-7547 or (423) 702-0673.BTS38