VFW Post 12249 charter approved
For over a year, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have been fighting to get the local chapter reinstated. They finally won the battle this week as notification came from the State VFW a new VFW Post 12249 has been approved for Bledsoe County, according to Matthew Jordan, one of the Post’s organizers.…
Read MoreMarlene S. Novak
Marlene S. Novak Marlene S. Novak, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026 surrounded by her family. Marlene was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Bledsoe County, Tennessee with her young family in the 1970’s. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Stephen and brother Steve Podmajersky.…
Read MoreLillie Geraldine Angel
Lillie Geraldine Angel Lillie Geraldine Angel, 72, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Erlanger Bledsoe. She was of the Church of God faith. She was a loving mother, nanna, granny and sister. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jennie Bell Ferguson; sisters, Anna Bess Brown and Edna Simmons; brother, J.C.…
Read MoreKenneth “Kenny” Milland Lawson
Kenneth “Kenny” Milland Lawson Kenneth “Kenny” Milland Lawson, 65, of Pikeville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home. Kenny was of the Church of God faith, and worked for Vaughn Chevrolet as a Lot Attendant in the past. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also loved watching Tennessee football…
Read MoreRonald Burgess “Roho”
Ronald Burgess “Roho” Ronald Burgess “Roho”, 58 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away March 16, 2026 at his home. He enjoyed the outdoors, slot machines, WWE, sports – especially UT sports. Ronald was an avid Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan. He was always on the go. Most of all, he loved spending time with…
Read MoreEarly morning fire destroys daycare
For the past 24 years, Creative Steps Daycare has shaped the young lives of countless children in the community. Early Sunday morning, March 15, fire broke out in the daycare, consuming the facility, reports Pikeville Fire Department Chief Garrett Angel. He said at 3:26 a.m. the call was received by the department who quickly responded…
Read MoreGive a Child a Chance Day set for July 24
Parents and guardians of school-age children, mark your calendars and save the date to attend the annual Bledsoe County Schools Give a Child a Chance Day. It is being planned for Friday, July 24 at Bledsoe County High School, 877 Main Street, Pikeville. Free school supplies will be given out from 9:00 a.m. to noon…
Read MoreNew ambulance rolls into town
A new ambulance has been added to the Bledsoe County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fleet. It was delivered Monday, March 16, according to Mayor Gregg Ridley, at a cost of $231,170.29. Federal funds totaling $231,000 plus $15,857.71 in local funding was used for the purchased, noted the mayor. He said normally, the county pays cash…
Read MoreFires of 1946 bring citizens to establish Pikeville’s first fire department
Two devastating fires at downtown businesses brought the community together to establish a volunteer fire department March 15, 1946. Eighty years later, Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department has continued to serve the citizens of Pikeville and Bledsoe County fighting fires and assisting in emergency situations when needed. The need for an organized fire department was evident…
Read MoreThe most visited National Park in US
by Cameron Ashburn BCHS Journalism The most visited National Park in the country isn’t out West, but actually right here in the state of Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains draw around 12 million people annually, with its beautiful mountains and breathtaking scenery, not to mention the wildlife that roam the entire area. The park is…
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