Frady sings her way to the second round
Emily Ann Frady has advanced to the second round of the Tennessee Songwriters competition held in Dayton with her song “Second Floor.” The first round was held in Dayton and on February 25 she will be performing in the second round being held in Chattanooga. Frady was accompanied by her husband, Jacob, on the guitar, and…
Read MoreMelvin Howser
Melvin Howser Melvin Howser, 66, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, January 19, 2026. He loved the Tennessee Vols and loved to cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Edith McDaniel Howser; sister, Lavada Campbell; and brothers, Jerry and Rodger Howser. He is survived by his daughters, Michaela Howser of…
Read MoreFall Creek Falls spills over into an icy basin
Temperatures dropped into single digits as rain, freezing rain, and snow fell across the Sequatchie Valley, Cumberland Plateau and Walden’s Ridge over the weekend. Schools closed Monday and Tuesday, January 26-27 due to icy road conditions. Many businesses closed Monday or opened later in the day. Despite the bitter cold, Billy Joe Brown of Pikeville,…
Read MoreCommunity mourns loss of two former mayors
The City of Pikeville and the Sequatchie Valley are mourning the deaths of two former mayors — Jerry Johnson and Ray Evans. Both men were known as community servants who wanted the best for the city and county they lived in and loved. Johnson passed away January 21, leaving a legacy as a former Pikeville…
Read MoreCounty approves Erlanger Bledsoe renovation projects
Utilizing $1.5 million federal funds to improve the Erlanger Bledsoe emergency room and waiting areas at the facility was approved Tuesday, January 20, by the Bledsoe County Commission. They also authorized applying for a $2 million ARC and EDA grant to build a new doctors’ office to continue improving healthcare in the area. Erlanger’s Market…
Read MoreGroundhog Day: A tradition of weather and folklore
by Daelyn Haston BCHS Jouralism Groundhog Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd in the United States and Canada. On this day, people look to a groundhog to predict how much longer winter will last. According to tradition, if the groundhog sees its shadow when it emerges from its burrow, there will be six…
Read MoreSheriff Morris seeks re-election to office
Jimmy Morris is proud to announce his campaign for re-election as Bledsoe County Sheriff in the 2026 Republican Primary in May. He has served the families of Bledsoe County for the past 16 years as their Sheriff. “Serving as your Sheriff has been an honor, and I remain committed to keeping Bledsoe County a safe…
Read MoreAnother group forms to work towards an animal shelter for Bledsoe County
Interest in giving stray animals a shelter where they can be vetted and kept until they can be adopted continues to grow as another group has formed. Mountain Paws Rescue committee members have goals to build a facility to house up to 400 dogs and 200 cats in Bledsoe County. This group met Tuesday, January…
Read MoreBledsoe County Schools showing improvement in State letter grades
Bledsoe County Schools have demonstrated overall improvement in the Tennessee Department of Education’s newly released School Letter Grades, with all schools showing growth from the prior year. The School Letter Grades system was established under T.C.A. § 49-1-228, legislation passed in 2016 to provide parents and families with clear, consistent information about how Tennessee public…
Read MoreJake Reagan
Jake Reagan Jake Reagan, 94, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. He was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked as a welder at Nashville Bridge Company, as well as TVA and Bowater. He loved horses,…
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