Brown indicted for attempted first-degree murder
Earlier this year, Jeffrey Scott Brown said he accidentally fired a shotgun that struck a man staying at his home. Grand jurors found enough evidence last week to indict Brown for attempted first-degree murder plus drug and sexual battery charges. His case was among 45 total indictments returned by grand jurors of the 51 cases…
Read MoreLady Raiders add Gracie White to softball roster
Setting her sights on a robotic engineering degree, Gracie White has decided to start on that path at Roane State while playing softball for the Lady Raiders. The Bledsoe County High School softball standout and recent graduate, has signed with the college. She played all four years of high school for the Lady Warriors, the…
Read MoreTennessee’s Tax Free Holidays coming
Originally designed to give families a discount on school supplies and clothing, the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday now includes many food items plus gun safety products. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 29, shoppers can purchase clothing and school supplies, plus art supplies and computers without sales tax added. Shirts, pants, dresses, pairs of…
Read MoreAmy Renee Riddle
Amy Renee Riddle, 41, of Rockwood, Tennessee passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She fought the demon of addiction for many years and it finally won. She is proceeded in death by her mother, Teresa Clawson; Kaysen’s dad, Danny Shadden; maternal grandmother, Mary Treadway; and fraternal grandparents, Charles and Erma Clawson. Amy is survived…
Read MoreEssie Mae “Duke” Keener
Essie Mae “Duke” Keener, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee died July 19, 2022. Essie was a member at Keener Hill Church of God. Essie was a homemaker, loved her family, but devoted her life taking care of kids and anyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed taking walks, gardening, flowers, and raising all kind of…
Read MoreAnthony Lenston Clark
Anthony Lenston Clark, 46, of Hixson, Tennessee, went to sleep in Jesus on Sunday, July 24, 2022, and woke up in heaven healed. He was born August 3, 1975, in East Ridge, Tennessee. Lenston attended White Oak Elementary and was a graduate of the 1997 Red Bank High School Special Education Class. Lenston loved the…
Read MoreArnold Dennis Bedwell
Arnold Dennis Bedwell, 80 of Pikeville, Tennessee died July 21, 2022 at home with family by his side. Arnold was a member of Cold Springs Church of Christ. He served in the United States Army for two years, was owner and operator of the Herb Shop, enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. Preceding Arnold…
Read MoreBrothers feud, charges filed
A feud between two brothers over one’s girlfriend accusing the other brother of stealing his money resulted in charges against Brady Alexander Davis, reports Pikeville Police Officer David Decker. On Thursday, July 21, Officer Decker responded to an aggravated assault incident in the area of the 127 Bypass and Cumberland Avenue around 3:28 p.m. He…
Read MoreCity seeks to raise property taxes
The need to improve city roads, playgrounds, tourist attractions and services for the City of Pikeville are the reasons the City is seeking to raise the property tax rate, according to Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle. City Aldermen have a public hearing set for Monday, August 8 at 6:25 p.m. at the municipal building, prior to…
Read MoreSmith crowned Fairest of the Fair
Parker Holland Memorial Horse Show is Friday Aloni Taylor Smith was crowned the 2022-23 Bledsoe County Fairest of the Fair during the pageant held Saturday, July 23 at the fairgrounds. In all, 53 contestants competed for the coveted crowns in the various age divisions, making the judges’ decisions difficult. For more see the July 28…
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