Brown leads BCHS Class of 2026
Bledsoe County High School has announced its Top Ten Seniors for the Class of 2026. Leading the class is valedictorian Addison Marie Brown, followed by BaiLee McCauley as salutatorian, and Elizabeth Grace Frady as historian. The other top members of the class in order are Dallas Haston, Chase Haston, Emily Kempton, Kate Humble, Jadrian Rains,…
Read MoreDennis Greer Pruitt
Dennis Greer Pruitt Dennis Greer Pruitt, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side. He loved his family and was of the Baptist faith. Dennis served in the Bledsoe County Rescue Squad from 1988-2008, was Captain 1992-2001, and became a lifetime member in 1998.…
Read MoreJeffrey Greer Sapp
Jeffrey Greer Sapp Jeffrey Greer Sapp, age 38, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved riding horses, fishing, and anything outdoors; but most of all, he loved his daughter, Summer. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Jeff Sapp; grandfather, Edward H.…
Read MoreChamber hears of growth and economic development
Members of the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber of Commerce filled The Butter Dish restaurant Monday evening, February 2, for the annual Installation Dinner and Awards Banquet. Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development Brooxie Carlton addressed the membership about the investment the State of Tennessee has made in Pikeville and Bledsoe County. Over the past four…
Read MoreWinter is not finished —
Groundhogs see their shadow, six more weeks of winter Winter continued to show its might last week, bringing cold temperatures, snow, and icy road conditions. Bledsoe County schools were out Monday through Wednesday, January 26-28, and again Monday and Tuesday, February 2-3. To top the week off, Punxsutawney Phil and General Lee both saw their…
Read MoreFrady 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…
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