Oakes appointed to School Board
Carolyn Oakes was unanimously appointed to fill the vacant District 5 seat of the Bledsoe County Board of Education at a Special Called meeting of the County Commission on Monday evening, August 26. Oakes fills the seat of Vince Pendergrass, who resigned his position on the Board on August 6. For more on the appointment,…
Read MoreSenator Blackburn talks rural agenda in Bledsoe visit
United States Senator Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] made her first visit to Bledsoe County since taking office earlier this year, on Friday morning, August 23. Sen. Blackburn stressed her focus on rural communities and legislative measures she has taken in the areas of rural broadband and rural healthcare in the meeting with local officials. The local…
Read MoreMan dies in hay baler accident
A Soddy-Daisy man was killed Wednesday, August 21, in a “tragic accident” involving a hay baler, according to Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris. The accident occurred off of Wooden Loop Road, just before Rigsby Gap Road. Christopher Alex Mason, 30, was having trouble with the twine mechanism on his baler when he somehow got “hung…
Read MoreCampbell crowned Fairest of Fair
The Bledsoe County Fair’s 100th annual event has come and gone after a successful year celebrating their Centennial Jubilee. The fair was a successful event this year, with over 7,500 people estimated visiting the fairgrounds throughout the weeklong events. Taking home the Fairest of the Fair crown was MaKenle Campbell, daughter of Michael Campbell and…
Read MoreAudrey’s E. Coli battle continues
What started with a trip to the Erlanger Bledsoe Emergency Room for nine-year-old Audrey Smith on July 27 quickly turned into a fight for her life after she was transferred to Erlanger Children’s Hospital and diagnosed with two different strains of E. coli. For more see the August 22 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MorePaul Warren
Paul Warren, 84 of Rossville, Georgia and formerly of Pikeville, died, Saturday, August 17, with family by his side. Bro. Paul preached the gospel for over forty years, including three years at the Shady Vale Church of God. In his past time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing in his younger years. He was an…
Read MorePauline G. Hood
Pauline G. Hood, 95, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Friday, August 16, 2019 with family by her side. Pauline was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Pauline worked as a cafeteria worker in a nursing home in Detroit for several years before moving back to Pikeville after the death of her husband. Her hobbies included…
Read MoreOutpouring of support at blood drive
A blood drive held in honor of nine-year-old Audrey Smith, who has been hospitalized for weeks due to a dangerous E. Coli infection, was so successful that another one is scheduled for next week. The next Blood Assurance donation drive will be on Monday, August 26, from noon to 6:00 p.m. at First Southern Baptist…
Read MoreAround 200 Animals rescued in cruelty case
UPDATE: Nearly 200 dogs and cats have been rescued in Bledsoe County by the Humane Society of the United States. Authorities were still on the scene Friday afternoon, August 16, working to complete the rescue efforts. Due to the large number of animals, they are being transported to multiple facilities, according to Sgt. George Hodge…
Read MoreFair celebrates 100 years!
The Bledsoe County fairgrounds were buzzing with activity with the carnival being set up, exhibit entries being dropped off, and the Fair Board putting on their final touches in anticipation of the fair’s kick-off Monday afternoon, August 12. For more see the August 15 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
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