Principal takes to social media
Dr. Myhan’s digital greetings feature a different theme each day such as crazy hair day, plenty of jokes, and important news for students in light of the serious health situation keeping students and educators home. “I just wanted to try to have some fun and keep a connection for the students in this time of…
Read MoreBolin arrested after pursuit
A 34-year-old Pikeville man was arrested after speeding away to avoid arrest on March 23, according to reports from the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. His passenger jumped from vehicle For more see the April 2 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreBoard votes against approving Director of Schools contract
The Bledsoe County Board of Education will have to begin the search for a new Director of Schools if Board members who voted against approving a two-year renewal for Director Jennifer Terry do not come up with an alternative proposal before her contract expires on June 30. Board Members Jacob Frady, Carolyn Oakes, Bron Reece and…
Read MoreState of Emergency declared for Pikeville and Bledsoe County
The City of Pikeville and Bledsoe County are now under a state of emergency after the first two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday afternoon, March 27. County Mayor Gregg Ridley and City Mayor Philip Cagle announced the state of emergency on Friday shortly after the state confirmed…
Read MoreFirst COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bledsoe County
Two Bledsoe County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley. The cases were confirmed on Friday afternoon, March 27. Mayor Gregg Ridley and Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle plan to hold a virtual press conference via Facebook this afternoon to discuss the situation. For more on local COVID-19 updates, visit…
Read MoreTed Miller
Ted Miller, 70 of Pikeville, Tennessee died March 17, 2020. He spent a lot of his time farming, enjoyed Nascar, loved his family and grandchildren. Ted was a 1967 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, served in the United States Army for two-plus years spending a lot of time in Germany and worked as an…
Read MoreJoel Hargis
Joel Hargis, 57, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, March 16, 2020 at UT Medical Center. He attended New Martin Church of God. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Brandon Hargis; brother, Frankie Hargis; and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Hargis of Pikeville; daughter, Shasta (T.J.) Morgan of Maryville; son,…
Read MoreThomas Virgil Britt
Thomas Virgil Britt, 69, of Graysville, Tennessee died March 17, 2020. He enjoyed walking, going to the park, fishing, watching wrestling and baseball. Tommy worked 40 years at La-Z-Boy running the miter saw. He attended Graysville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Preceding Tommy in death were his first wife, Sally Corvin Britt; parents, Virgil and Hassie Mae…
Read MoreMan loses life in tractor accident
A welfare check made on March 17 at the home of Ted William Miller of Cliffside Road ended sadly. Emergency personnel found the 70-year-old man had succumbed to injuries while working on his tractor, according to the incident report from Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Brock. For more see the March 26 issue of The…
Read MoreSchool closure extended to April 24
Bledsoe County Schools will be closed until April 24 at the request of Governor Bill Lee. Director of Schools Jennifer Terry said the district will comply and leadership will meet on Monday to discuss plans moving forward. She added additional information will be sent out from the district in the coming days. For more, see…
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