Stanifer releases his second book
The second in a series of three books, “In Case You Haven’t Thought About It” trilogy, by local author Mike Stanifer has been published. He recently released his latest entitled, “Stay Out of the Boat.” For more see the February 14 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
School nurses have new tool to help in diagnosis
Students have been increasingly learning with technology over the years and now their visit to the nurse’s office is getting a high tech addition as well. Bledsoe County Schools (BCS) has partnered with Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and a program through the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga to improve the health and well-being…
Pendergrass sues School Board
School Board Member Vince Pendergrass is suing the Bledsoe County Board of Education, alleging the Board lacked legal authority to censure him last September and violated his due process rights in the process, according to Bledsoe County Chancery Court documents filed on January 14. Board members Andy Billingsley, Vincent Boring, Stacy Farmer, Jacob Frady, Don Snow…
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Youth selling BBQ plates
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/youth-selling-bbq-plates/All dayAug-02-17The 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
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"Parents only" meeting at BCHS
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/parents-only-meeting-at-bchs/6:00 pm-7:00 pmAug-08-17A 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
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Paws and Claws donations accepted
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/paws-and-claws-donations-accepted/All dayAug-12-17Paws 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
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Farmer's Market is Saturday
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/farmers-market-is-saturday/All dayAug-12-17On 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
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Open house/back to school dance at BCMS
https://www.thebledsonian-banner.com/event/open-houseback-to-school-dance-at-bcms/All dayAug-15-17Bledsoe 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.