Clyde Tucker
Clyde Tucker of O’Fallon, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Mr. Tucker was born November 26, 1932 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. Mr. Tucker is survived by his sons, Lonnie (Peggy) Tucker, Gary (the late Gina) Tucker, Billy Tucker; brother, David (Veronica) Tucker; sister, Christine Agee; grandchildren, Gary Tucker, Jr., Wendy Tucker-Reid, Diana Ferra, Ryan…
Read MoreRuby Wooden Clark
Ruby Wooden Clark, 91, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to sleep on Thursday evening, July 2, 2020 and woke up in Heaven. She was born in Pikeville, to the late Eli and Buba Boring Wooden. She was of the Baptist faith and last attended Community Baptist Church in Pikeville. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreBledsoe still labeled a distressed county
Bledsoe County again received the designation of a “distressed” county in a new report by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). Each year, ARC prepares an index of county economic status for every county in the United States. Economic status designations are identified through a composite measure of each county’s three-year average unemployment rate, per capita…
Read MoreFace masks not required
Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley will not require citizens to wear masks despite Governor Bill Lee giving mayors around the state the authority to do so. Ridley said he believes the wearing of face masks is effective in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and is a responsible choice during the pandemic. He encourages everyone to…
Read MoreFrom street life to country living: Town dogs given new home
For many years now, when you would travel along Main Street in Pikeville, you would see two stray dogs making their rounds. They have been known as the “Piggly Wiggly” dogs because they spent most of their time in the parking lot, begging for food from patrons. They now have a new home in the…
Read MoreBledsoe County fair to be held with certain precautions
The 101st Bledsoe County Fair will be held this August as planned, although with certain restrictions as recommended by the Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) and Governor Bill Lee due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Because of social distancing regulations, the fair will be scaled back, but just as fun and memorable,” according to Board members.…
Read MoreClothing swap goes south, man accused of shooting at woman
A 19-year-old Pikeville man was arrested in Cumberland County after he allegedly shot at a woman’s car following a clothing swap on June 16. According to the Cumberland County arrest report, Sherry Lake, 18, of Crossville, was making a clothing deal with Spring Applegate, 20, of Pikeville. When she arrived at the store, Applegate was…
Read MoreAdvanced anatomy technology for BCHS
Advanced technology will assist students learning anatomy and physiology when they return to the classroom at Bledsoe County High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) wing. CTE health sciences instructor Ashley Fife said students will have access to an Anatomage table, which is a virtual 3D dissection software of the human anatomy installed on a six-foot…
Read MoreKimberley Holland Wilson
Kimberley Holland Wilson, 58, of Dunlap, Tennessee, passed away June 19, 2020 unexpectedly at her home. Kim was of the Baptist Faith. Kim was a certified medical assistant for over 20 years and a member of AAMA. Kim was currently employed at Chattanooga Eye Institute for seven years. She was previously employed at Siskin Hospital.…
Read MoreCharles Marion Morgan
Charles Marion Morgan, 51, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Charlie was a member of Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church. He loved to pick the Banjo, sing, drive his muscle car, and being with his family. Charlie served in the Navy. He worked for eight years in Nuclear Security for TVA. Preceding…
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