Week of 2/19/18
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Read MoreWrestling up donations for new sport
A new sport may be coming to Bledsoe County if Michael Campbell and Isaac Youngblood have their say. Wrestling, that’s right, throwing down on the mats, could be an option for the youth of Bledsoe County later this year, as the two men seek to start the youth league. For more, see the February 15…
Read MoreBrown signs with Bryan College
With aspirations to become a college biology professor and coach basketball in the future, Bledsoe County High School senior Whitney Brown plans to reach those goals by signing with Bryan College. She will be playing for the Lady Lions basketball team while working on her bachelor and master degrees there. For more, see the February…
Read MoreShirley Ann Burks
Shirley Ann Burks passed away on February 10, 2018 at 80 years of age. Shirley was a strong, courageous and joyful woman. She was the co-founder of Life Line Foods, and Ameritrek Tours. She was a woman of strong faith and a giving heart, as well as a prolific gardener, loving wife, mother and grandmother.…
Read MoreWeek of February 12
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Read MoreDennis Pendergrass
Dennis Pendergrass, 92, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, February 10, 2018. He enjoyed watching western movies, riding around, being with his grandchildren, and listening to country and bluegrass music. Dennis attended Sequatchie Valley Church of Christ when he was able. Preceding Dennis in death were his parents, Samuel Walter and Annie Elizabeth Simmons Pendergrass; brothers,…
Read MorePauline Dodson
Pauline Dodson, 95, of Pikeville, Tennessee died, Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and loved her dogs. She worked in the cafeteria at BCHS. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dodson; son-in-law, Bill Howser; sister, Lois Sexton; nephew, Ronnie Howard; and granddaughter, Sherri Howser. She…
Read MoreEdna Mae Brock
Edna Mae Brock, 77, of Pikeville, Tennessee went to be with the love of her life, Roy, on February 9, 2018 . She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Brock; parents, Jessie and Callie LeMaster; and sister, Ruie Wright. She is survived by her children, Debi Wegley of Brookville, Ohio, Chuck (Amy)…
Read MoreHawn is Valedictorian at BCHS
Hard work and determination earn students a spot in the Top Ten every year, and this year’s Bledsoe County High School Class of 2018 Top Ten is no exception. Timothy Hawn leads the Class of 2018 as its valedictorian. Rachel Hale is the Salutatorian and Anthony Sullivan is the Historian. The other top seven seniors,…
Read MorePosting of noose being investigated by DA
Alleged racial slurs by a Bledsoe County High School student, which led to an altercation during school hours, was posted to social media. Since then, that incident has led to other posts including one with a photo of a noose that is under investigation by District Attorney Mike Taylor’s office. For more, see the February…
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