Bledsoe County has fifth COVID-19 fatality, one new hospitalization
The fifth Bledsoe County resident to die from complications related to COVID-19 was reported on Thursday, November 19, by the Tennessee Department of Health. At this time, it is unknown if the death was a general population resident or an inmate at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex (BCCX). Also reported in Thursday’s data was a new…
Read MoreEntire kindergarten classroom and group of fifth graders quarantined
An entire kindergarten classroom at one of Bledsoe County’s three elementary schools is in quarantine for 14 days out of an abundance of caution, according to Bledsoe County Schools Health Supervisor Michelle DeBord-Rains, RN, BSN, NCSN. She said the teacher and school cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality guidelines and the size of the school…
Read MorePurposity app helps local students/families
First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves challenge for service has moved some service challenges online through the smartphone app “Purposity.” The first challenge focuses on meeting the needs of Tennessee students and families, including in Bledsoe County. “We have Bledsoe County Schools listed on this app and if you would like to give back to…
Read MoreTimothy C. Turner
Timothy C. Turner, 62, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, November 9, 2020. He loved to farm and was a truck driver all his life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne S. Turner; grandparents, Ottis (Nellie Ruth) Turner and Bill (Dixie) Sapp; and granddaughter, Madison Higdon. He is survived by his wife, Debbie…
Read MoreDowntown Pikeville seeing new life
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic hindering businesses across the country and even shutting down some for good, several local business owners have pushed through adversity and pursued new opportunities in Pikeville. Coffee Cup Antiques, Nickel Row Antique Mall, Hilltop Meats, and most recently The Venue have all made their debut to the public during the pandemic…
Read MoreTrooper denies claims in lawsuit
Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Donald Sieber denies the majority of claims alleged against him in a lawsuit by a Pikeville hemp producer in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Rose Hembrook, 66, filed suit claiming she lost her job due to an arrest and felony charges related to transporting…
Read MoreBCHS basketball begins Thursday
The Bledsoe County High School Warriors and Lady Warriors will open their basketball seasons this week with a Hall of Fame contest against Monterey at home on Thursday, November 19. The girls’ game will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the boys’ game following. This game was previously scheduled for Tuesday but was rescheduled to Thursday.…
Read MoreEddie “Pete” Smith
Eddie “Pete” Smith, 63, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He loved being outdoors, hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Ada Smith; sister-in-law, Ruby Smith; and son-in-law, Scott Green. He is…
Read MoreRuby Jane Slinka
Ruby Jane Slinka, 89, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died at her home on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Slinka; son, Freddie Lynn Ables; and brothers, Wilburn Keith and Harold Martin. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Slinka of California; sons, Johnny Swafford and Joe Baker, both…
Read MoreLinda Holland
Linda Holland, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died, Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She attended Brockdell Church of God. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Sue Holland Taylor; sister, Norma Jean Seals; mother, Daisy Seals; and father, Leonard Seals. She is survived by her husband, J.B. Holland; brother, Arlis (Faye) Seals of Pleasant Grove,…
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