Building interest in their community
Taking 2”x4” lumber and turning it into wooden frames for the Fall Festival street map signs is just one way the Carpentry classes at Bledsoe County High School CTE wing is giving back to its community. When the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce representative contacted instructor Carlos Davis about designing and making the large frames,…
Read MoreRuby Lee Britt Sullivan
Ruby Lee Britt Sullivan, 75, of the Cold Springs Community, died Saturday, September 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Christian faith, loved her children and grandchildren. Ruby enjoyed having cookouts and family gatherings, watching the Golden Girls, and listening to music. Preceding Ruby in death were her husband,…
Read MoreWayne Roberts
Wayne Roberts, 63, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, died Monday, September 19, 2022. He was a member of Shady Vale Church of God. He drove a truck for Fletcher Trucking. He liked to play golf and was a sports fanatic. He loved the Florida Gators. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Clark; and…
Read MoreJoann Scruggs Gibson
Joann Scruggs Gibson, 79, of Spring City, Tennessee died September 17, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side. Joann was of the Baptist faith, loved spending time with her family, enjoyed working in her yard, planting and weeding her flowers. Preceding Joann in death were her husband, Billy Mitchell Gibson;…
Read MoreDentistry from the Heart expands with Community Health Expo
For the past five years, Dr. Fred Lee, his staff and colleagues have provided a day of free dental services to those who cannot afford it otherwise known as Dentistry from the Heart. This year, even more of his friends and area health-related agencies and businesses have joined in, expanding with a Community Health Expo.…
Read MoreHelen Wooden Morgan
Helen Wooden Morgan, 67, of Dayton, Tennessee passed away at Wyndridge Health and Rehab in Crossville Saturday September 10, 2022. A life-long resident of the area and of the Christian faith, she attended the Morgan Springs Baptist Church. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, OW “Dub” and Billie Rae Housley Wooden. She is…
Read MoreVance Allen Brock
Vance Allen Brock, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was the former owner of Brock’s Pool Hall and Brock’s Sweeping. He served on the Pikeville City Council for many years and on the Bledsoe County Commission. He attended West End Church of God. He enjoyed football and basketball, but mostly enjoyed…
Read MoreNew extrication equipment obtained by Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department
Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department has received crucial extrication equipment to supplement the department’s existing extrication fleet. Chief Paul Swafford, wrote the grant application, scored critical life saving equipment for the department in his recent application. The $12,500 grant by The Tennessee Highway Safety Office funded the purchase of one Holmatro Cutter, one Holmatro Gas-Powered Unit,…
Read MoreLockhart crowned BCHS 2022 Homecoming Queen
Jubilation erupted on the field and in the stands as the 2022 Bledsoe County Homecoming Queen winner was announced Friday night, September 9 during half time. Taylor Creek Lockhart jumped up and down along with her father, Matt, when the announcement was made. He even picked her up in the air and twirled her around…
Read MoreEncouraging Warrior Pride at BCMS
Motivating students to take pride in what they do from behavior to putting others first to helping someone even when its not solicited — that’s what a new incentive at Bledsoe County Middle School hopes to accomplish. Principal Candi Kempton has created the BCMS Lounge, a place for students to be rewarded by being able…
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