Kempton crowned 2025 Homecoming Queen
Senior Emily Kempton was crowned the Bledsoe County High School Homecoming Queen during half time of the Warriors’ game with Huntland High on Friday, October 24. Others on the Homecoming Court include Layla Carter, Kate Humble, Jade Rains, and Trinity Reel. Serving as the crown bearer was Brooks Deakins and the flower girl was Adley…
Read MoreBertha Ford
Bertha Ford, 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a faithful member of the church of Christ and attended both College Grove and Bethel. She was a hard worker, working most of her life in the auto industry before retiring from Dura Automotive. She loved…
Read MoreFCF Utility ceases new hookups until waterline issues are repaired
Water line and water pressure issues facing the Fall Creek Falls Utility District has prompted its board of directors to not accept any new water customers. They met last week, agreeing to cease all new hookups until the department can find and repair all water leaks in current lines, reports Monica Blankenship, office manager. For…
Read MoreAd designs are winners for papers and customers
The Tennessee Press Association (TPA) announced the 2025 Ideas Contest awards on Friday, October 17, during the TPA Revenue Summit in Chattanooga. The Bledsonian-Banner and The Dunlap Tribune, published by Valley Publishing Company, Inc. in Pikeville, received a total of 15 advertising awards during the ceremony. The 2025 Ideas Contest Best of Show was awarded…
Read MoreWanda Sullivan Morrison
Wanda Sullivan Morrison, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2025. Surely she heard “Well done my good and faithful servant,” as she entered into eternity to ever abide with her Lord and Savior. All of heaven has rejoiced as Wanda was re-united with her loving husband and son and others who…
Read MoreRaymond Tandy Brown, Jr.
Raymond Tandy Brown, Jr., 70, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Raymond was a 1973 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and worked in the past as a High Crane Operator with Dupont, and other construction companies. He was a member of Pitts Gap Church…
Read MoreBeverly Annette Boles Asberry
Beverly Annette Boles Asberry Beverly Annette Boles Asberry, 47, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Beverly was born in 1977 and was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ruth Boles and James Boles. She graduated from high school in 1996. She is survived by…
Read MoreDiane Louise Moore
Diane Louise Moore Diane Louise Moore, 86, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at her home. She was a member of Pikeville Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was kind-hearted, loving and hard-working. She loved the Lord and knew where she was going when she passed.…
Read MoreFree flu shots at Health Department Tuesday, October 21
The Bledsoe County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health is providing free flu shots, from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, October 21, at the Bledsoe County Health Department, 334 Frazier Street, Pikeville. The department is participating in the statewide 2025 Fight Flu prevention effort. For more see the October 16 issue of…
Read MoreErlanger Primary Care – Bledsoe expands practice, welcomes two new doctors
Erlanger Primary Care – Bledsoe welcomes Melissa Ashman-Brown, MD and pediatrician Kyle Maxwell, MD to its expanding team of providers. Dr. Ashman-Brown brings to the community a wide range of specialties in family medicine, including lifestyle medicine and women’s health. Dr. Maxwell is a pediatrician who offers a variety of pediatric specialties, from regular well-child…
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