Bypass resurfacing now through October
A resurfacing project begins this week on the U.S. 127 bypass from South of SR 30 to north of Old William Howard Taft Highway, according to Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Region 2 Spokeswoman Jennifer Flynn. For more see the July 30 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreFirst sales tax holiday begins Friday
Tennessee is having two separate tax free holidays this year, with the first starting this week for general purchases such as school supplies, electronics, and clothing. The other, new this year, allows restaurant charges to be tax-free. Starting Friday, July 31 at 12:01 a.m. and continuing through Sunday, August 2, at 11:59 p.m., the tax…
Read MoreSchools readying to open August 25
The reopening of Bledsoe County Schools has been postponed to August 25, the Board of Education decided in a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, July 21. The official plan for the reopening of Bledsoe County Schools has not yet been formalized. Registration day is set for August 24. Student schedules will be staggered in the first…
Read MoreSchool reopening postponed to August 25
The reopening of Bledsoe County Schools has been postponed to August 25, the Board of Education decided in a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, July 21. Registration day is set for August 24. Student schedules will be staggered in the first week to acclimate students slowly to new changes, and more details regarding the staggered schedule…
Read MoreCwilla “Sue” Watson
Cwilla “Sue” Watson, 88 ,of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Cwilla was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. During her lifetime she worked in a textile factory for many years. She enjoyed singing, reading, her flower gardens, loved her family and babysitting for her family. Preceding Cwilla in death were her…
Read MoreSandra A. Shoemate
Sandra A. Shoemate, 67, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, July 13, 2020. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and caring for her pets, Zoe and Felix. Her hobbies were scrapbooking, sewing, painting ceramics and other crafts. She was born January 30, 1953 to Mike and Bessie Foley…
Read MoreSam Thomas Gholston
Sam Thomas Gholston, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Sam was a member and elder at West End Church of God. He worked at La-Z-Boy for 27 years, went to Bledsoe County High School, enjoyed his grandkids, gardening, and woodworking. Preceding Sam in death were his…
Read MoreThelma Blackburn Boynton
Thelma Blackburn Boynton, 100, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was a member of Mt. Crest United Methodist Church where she served as secretary, treasurer, and historian. She loved gardening, quilting, sewing, cooking and especially spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Boynton was a life-long learner with a passion for education,…
Read MoreDonna Sue Angel
Donna Sue Angel, 62, of Dunlap, Tennessee died Wednesday, July 15, 2020. During her lifetime, she worked in an automotive factory in Pikeville. She enjoyed her grandbabies, quilting, loved animals, especially hummingbirds. Preceding Donna in death were her parents, James Ellis Angel and Dorothy Mae Mooneyham Cooley; nephew, Aaron Jones; great-nephew, Steven Tyler Freeman. Donna…
Read MoreLocal businesses receive millions in PPP loans
Over 70 businesses in Bledsoe County received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Businesses received at least $3,274,464, retaining a total of 491 jobs, according to the data. Of those, 69 were categorized as less than $150,000,…
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