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New BCHS band director hired

August 16, 2017

Allyson Underwood, a local graduate of Bryan College, will take over as the band director for Bledsoe County Schools on August 28, according to Director of Schools Jennifer Terry. For more, see the August 17 issue of The Bledsonian-Banner.

Family vacation ends in tragedy

August 14, 2017

Linda Johnson, 67, of Pikeville, was killed on Sunday night, August 13, when she was struck by a drunk driver while crossing the road in Orange Beach, Alabama. More details to be released in the August 17 issue of The Bledsonian-Banner.

Three arrested in drug sting

August 10, 2017

Around 100 grams of methamphetamine were found at a scrap metal recycling facility in Pikeville on Wednesday evening by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the discovery including co-owner Brian Gross, Charles Wyatt and Holly Moore. Sheriff Jimmy Morris said his department had been investigating the site for a…

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Obituaries

Mayme Ferguson Nixon

August 15, 2017

Linda Sue Johnson

August 15, 2017

O. Jean Kendzierski

August 8, 2017

Ronald Kultau

August 1, 2017

Carolyn Chisam Duffy

July 25, 2017

Jo Nelda Beasley

July 25, 2017

Shina Manus

July 25, 2017

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02
Youth selling BBQ plates
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/youth-selling-bbq-plates/
All day
Aug-02-17
The youth of Wheeler Addition Church of God will be selling plates of BBQ chicken, baked beans, potato salad and roll for $7 each on Wednesday, August 2. For delivery, call Diana at (423) 304-2282, the church at 447-2075 or Lizzie at 447-2551. Pastor Lebron Hurd invites everyone. B30S31
08
"Parents only" meeting at BCHS
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/parents-only-meeting-at-bchs/
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Aug-08-17
A very important “parents only” information session will be held Tuesday, August 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bledsoe County High School auditorium to discuss internet safety. Brandon Smith, Tennessee School Safety Specialist, will be speaking. Any children in attendance will have supervised activities in the gym. For more information, contact Barbara Young, Bledsoe County School Technology Director, at 447-2914. B31S32
12
Paws and Claws donations accepted
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/paws-and-claws-donations-accepted/
All day
Aug-12-17
Paws and Claws Animal Shelter (501c3 non-profit) is now accepting donations of good items to sell at the annual 127 Yard Sale. No clothes or shoes. Call the organization at (423) 447-7297 and leave a message, someone will contact you as soon as possible. All proceeds from donations go toward buying property and building an animal shelter for the Sequatchie Valley area. Please call and help them meet their goal. BT27S28
12
Farmer's Market is Saturday
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/farmers-market-is-saturday/
All day
Aug-12-17
On Saturday, August 12, the Farmers Market in downtown Pikeville has a variety of items for sale including produce to pack in school lunches, fresh peaches, apples, honey, flowers, eggs, herbs and handmade crafts. All items and produce are handmade or homegrown by Bledsoe County residents. B32
15
Open house/back to school dance at BCMS
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/open-houseback-to-school-dance-at-bcms/
All day
Aug-15-17
Bledsoe County Middle School is holding its third annual Open House on August 15. Students have a Back-to-School Dance happening from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the gym. The night for parents begins in the school auditorium at 6:00 p.m. with an informational meeting with Principal Chris Cagle. Parents then have the opportunity to follow their child’s daily schedule, visiting the classrooms and meeting their child’s teachers. Door prizes are going to be given away during the night.