Albert Joe Sherrill
Albert Joe Sherrill, 58, of Pikeville, Tennessee died March 26, 2020. He spent a lot of his time outdoors riding his 4-wheeler, enjoyed hunting gingseng, and loved his dogs. In the past he worked in construction at Fairfield Glade and also worked with the City of Crab Orchard, and Renegade Golf Courses. Albert was of…
Read MoreThomas C. “Tom” Roberson
Thomas C. “Tom” Roberson, born February 7, 1935 passed away on March 18, 2020. He graduated from Bledsoe County High School in Pikeville and Tennessee Tech University. Tom was a member of Oliver Springs Methodist Church. Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Huette Hoskins Roberson; sons Don Thomas and Jason Wayne Roberson…
Read MoreJoe Sewell Rains
Joe Sewell Rains, 82, of the Lusk Community in Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was a member of the Bethel church of Christ. He worked for Chris Craft in Chattanooga and retired from TDOT after 30 plus years and served in the United States…
Read MoreLonnell Thomas Ward
Lonnell Thomas Ward, age 58 of Pikeville, in the Bellview community, died March 26, 2020. He spent a lot of his time on wood working projects, like furniture and even building his own pine box to be buried in. He enjoyed serving God through Focus Prison Ministries at BCCX in Pikeville, did jail ministry at…
Read MoreDirector tells academic plans during closures
Bledsoe County Schools have begun their alternative instruction methods in light of the school closure caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Director of Schools Jennifer Terry. She said students have three ways to receive instructional materials, either through online platforms, in printed packets mailed to students, or by watching the state’s educational programming on…
Read MoreThree die in Brockdell house fire, TBI investigating
Three people died in a house fire on Brockdell Mountain in Bledsoe County on Tuesday night, April 7, according to Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department Detective Angelo Oreto. The fire occurred at 118 Cagle Road in an older brick home. Ova Lee Cagle, 91; Dennis “Denny” Roger Cagle, 63; and Anna “Suzie” Britt, 55, have been…
Read MoreIndustrial Development Board takes next steps to secure Project Protein
Bledsoe County’s Industrial Development Board moved forward with several actions to bring Project Protein to fruition in Pikeville at a meeting on Tuesday, April 7. Project Protein is the state’s project name for a chicken feed production company that has plans of building a facility in Pikeville. Some of what was approved by the Board…
Read MoreCourthouse limiting business to two four-hour days
Public notice from Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley: Today, Governor Bill Lee announced Executive Order 23, which reads; all Tennessee Citizens are to shelter at home, unless their activity away from home is of an essential nature. Therefore, as your Elected Officials of Bledsoe County, we believe we should do everything in our power to…
Read MoreGovernor Lee orders Tennesseans to stay at home
Governor Bill Lee is ordering all Tennesseans to stay at home unless they are carrying out essential activities. The order went into effect immediately and remains in effect through April 14, Gov. Lee announced Thursday. “The month of April stands to be an extremely tough time for our state as we face the potential for…
Read MoreThree BCCX inmates possibly exposed to COVID-19
Three inmates at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex may have been exposed to COVID-19 after coming in contact with a non-state employee, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC). The inmates have been quarantined and are not exhibiting systems at this time, according to the agency. Measures have been taken to protect inmates and staff,…
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