Autopsy of man who died after Sheriff’s Dept. K-9 bit him returned
The autopsy report of Chad Songer, who died while deputies from the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department attempted to apprehend him at his home, has been returned by the Tennessee Office of the Medical Examiner. The incident occurred on January 31, 2021 at his residence in Brockdell and the autopsy was performed in Nashville on February…
Read MoreActive cases drop by 75
The number of active cases in Bledsoe County as of Sunday, September 12, was 270, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Health. The number of active cases as of Sunday reflect a drop of 75 active cases since the week prior on September 5. Of the active cases, Tennessee Department of…
Read MoreWarriors to host Sweetwater on senior night
The Bledsoe County High School Warriors will host Sweetwater Friday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the James T. Warden Football Field. Friday night’s game will honor seniors before the game begins. Bledsoe was scheduled to play Grundy County on Friday, but Grundy postponed the game due to illness.
Read MoreFrom near death to months of COVID’s lasting impact
Bill Moore had a 50/50 chance of survival by the time he was hospitalized with COVID pneumonia in February, according to doctors at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga where he remained for 18 days. Moore, 82, of Pikeville, said he was told by his primary care doctor in December to get the COVID vaccine shots. For…
Read MoreGroup working to make Main Street “Hallmark” worthy
Christmas in downtown Pikeville is typically filled with lights and decorations thanks to the Pikeville Main Street Committee in addition to homeowners and businesses along the street who decorate for the season. A new group, formed by Jeff Henry and Lola Sells, called “Light Up the Town, Pikeville’s Holiday Lights” seeks to gather the community…
Read MoreOnva W. “Sonny” Henson
Onva W. “Sonny” Henson, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, August 28, 2021. He listened to Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He loved to race cars and loved anything with four wheels. He was dedicated to his work and those he worked with. He…
Read MoreWilliam Edward Stafford
William Edward Stafford, 48, of Spring City, Tennessee died August 30, 2021. William was a mechanic by trade and worked on all type of automobiles. He loved his family and friends, enjoyed fishing, going out on the boat, dirt track racing, and just tinkering with anything to fix it. He was of the Christian faith.…
Read MoreLee Gore
Lee Gore, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home with his family by his side. He worked at La-Z-Boy in Dayton for 30 years until his retirement. He loved farming and his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Nellie Mae Cooley…
Read MoreCamera catches dumpster diver
For months people have been cutting or climbing the fence at the Bradley Wyatt Convenience Center, Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley said. For more see the September 2 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBledsonian brings home press awards
The Bledsonian-Banner was among 69 newspapers statewide recognized Friday, August 27 during the 2021 University of Tennessee (UT)-Tennessee Press Association (TPA) State Press Contests luncheon at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel. The local newspaper received a third place showing in the Local Features category, announced Publisher Sandy Dodson. The three featured articles included a…
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