Bledsoe County Rescue Squad to receive grant
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announced Bledsoe County Rescue Squad is one of 104 Tennessee rescue squads who will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. The amount of Bledsoe County’s grant has not been announced as…
Read MoreAg-Science Barn to help build future farmers
Farming being an intricate part of life in Bledsoe County, the Bledsoe County School System is working to provide a facility to equip and encourage future farmers. Bids were awarded last week during the Board of Education meeting for an Agri-Science Barn and barnyard area at the high school. For more see the March 14…
Read MoreAlvin Brooks Weston
Alvin Brooks Weston, 93, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away in his home on Monday morning February 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Flora Weston; son, Brent T. Weston; daughter, Joy W. Murrell and son-in-law, Audie E. Murrell; brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Alvin, known to most as “Al”, was…
Read MoreMarcus Jonathan Rollins
Marcus Jonathan Rollins, 24, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He attended West End Church of God. He was an apprentice substation lineman with Local IBEW #175. He loved hunting and fishing, but most of all his son, Reign, and brother, Logan. Preceding him in death is his father, Jonathan Rollins; brother, Luke…
Read MoreBobby “Bob” Dempsey
Bobby “Bob” Dempsey, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edley and Martha Dempsey; and brothers, Rick Dempsey and Donnie Dempsey, all of Whitwell, Tennessee. Surviving him are his wife, Norma Dempsey; sons, Roger (Terri) Dempsey, Joe Dempsey and Randell (Kelley) Dempsey, all…
Read MoreBledsoe County Primary and Presidential Preference Results
Who do Bledsoe County voters prefer? The following are the results from the Bledsoe County Primary and the Presidential Preference Primary: Bledsoe County Democratic Candidates Assessor of Property – Zach Olendorf, 159 votes School Board District 6 – Andy Billingsley, 37 votes Bledsoe County Republican Candidates Assessor of Property – Shelley L. Bridges, 1246 votes…
Read MoreThe countdown has begun . . . NASA Challenge team readies for April competition
The countdown has started for the Bledsoe County High School Rover Challenge Team. For months they have been designing, testing, and building their rover to compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) in April. This Friday, they have to turn in their written project report consisting of at least 30 pages explaining every…
Read MoreSay “Yes” to the Prom Dress & Suit event offers students free formal wear
Prom and class night are just around the corner! And if students are in need of a dress or suit for the occasion, a group of people have come together to provide them for free. They are also accepting donations of gently used formal dresses and suits to be added to the selection in time…
Read MoreOma Lee Yeargan
Oma Lee Yeargan, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born September 18, 1954 in Dayton, Tennessee to Vaughn and Viola Morgan. Mrs. Yeargan was a lifelong resident of this area and was a member of Cranmore Cove Baptist Church. Oma had a great sense…
Read MoreJimmie Mae Haston Moody
Jimmie Mae Haston Moody, 87, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, March 1, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. Jimmie was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Jimmie loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, friends, and will be missed by all who knew her. In the past she enjoyed helping…
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