Public meeting for recreational trails program at Park
Fall Creek Falls State Park will hold two public meetings in March – one virtual and one in-person – seeking input from the public before the park applies for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program. The in-person meeting will be March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rec Hall at Fall Creek Falls, and…
Read MoreSmith runs for commissioner
Kerry Smith has announced his candidacy for Bledsoe County Commissioner District 5, Part B. He is a lifelong resident of Bledsoe County, where he has been farming since before graduating high school in 2005. “For nearly 17 years, I have been blessed to be married to my wife, Amber, and together we are raising our…
Read MoreBCHS students can earn CPR certification
by Lilianne Sherrell, BCHS Journalism High school students who want to help save lives can get started in their CPR certification. The CPR certification class is limited to nine students at a time and lasts for at least five hours to ensure thorough, hands-on instruction. They are required to take tests, both hands-on and written…
Read MoreCity of Pikeville is making plans to celebrate America’s 250 on the Fourth of July
The City of Pikeville has applied for a Tennessee America 250 grant in the amount of $20,000 to fund a local celebration of America’s 250 anniversary, announced Mayor Philip Cagle. Plans are being made for an extra-special celebration on July 4th, he said. The special America 250 – July 4th Celebration will be a community-wide…
Read MoreLarry “LLL” Loyd
Larry “LLL” Loyd Larry “LLL” Loyd, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 28, 2026. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to ride horses. He had a great interest in Native American, Civil War, and Bledsoe County history. He was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Tidwell; and parents, Robert and Dorothy Loyd.…
Read MoreJesse Levon Mercer III
Jesse Levon Mercer III Jesse Levon Mercer III, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee, was born on December 16, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio. He left this world on February 26, 2026. He graduated from Bledsoe County High School Class of 1988 and continued to reside in Bledsoe County thereafter. He became a businessman in 2009 when he…
Read MoreWarriors win, play March 3 in Regional Semifinals
WARRIORS ADVANCE TO REGIONAL SEMIFINAL ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3 The Bledsoe County High School Warriors tamed the Monterey Wildacts Saturday night, February 28, before the Warriors’ hometown crowd. They defeated Monterey 84-39 to advance to the Regional Semifinals happening Tuesday evening, March 3 at Monterey High School with a 6:00 p.m. tipoff. The Warriors will…
Read MoreRussell Edmund Thurman
Russell Edmund Thurman Russell Edmund Thurman, 70, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Emmitt Thurman and Martha Sue Thurman, along with multiple beloved siblings. Russell is survived and deeply loved by his two sons, Chris (Tisha) LeDonne and David (Melissa) Thurman. He leaves behind cherished…
Read MoreUPDATE: Case not viable for prosecution – Investigation of STARS, Inc. questions $359,931 in expenditures
UPDATE: Assistant District Attorney Steve Strain with the 12th Judicial District said Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, the Comptroller’s Office investigation has been reviewed and “this was not a viable case for prosecution.” Fabricated invoices and unauthorized payments discovered An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed questionable financial activity involving the executive…
Read MoreLydia K. Bice McDaniel
Lydia K. Bice McDaniel Lydia K. Bice McDaniel, 62 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. She loved her family and was of the Church of God Faith. Lydia enjoyed adult coloring, working word puzzles, and playing Bingo. She loved watching wrestling and some good old westerns. Preceding…
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