Hendon and Newman arrested on drug-related charges
Hendon and Newman arrested on drug-related charges Timothy Brett Hendon and Erica Newman were arrested after a search warrant was executed at an apartment in the Pikeville Townhouses’ complex on Thursday, October 9, according to Bledsoe County Sheriff Jimmy Morris. This was part of an ongoing investigation by his department. During the search, detectives recovered…
Read MoreBCHS awarded $500,000 grant for ag lab
Agriculture in Bledsoe County is one of its main industries and to prepare students for futures in farming, the Bledsoe County School System has been awarded a $500,000 ThreeStar Grant, announced Governor Bill Lee. Bledsoe’s system received one of 34 grants totaling $9.6 million. The grant will be used at Bledsoe County High School to…
Read MoreConnie Larry Baker
Connie Larry Baker passed away of natural causes on August 29, 2025. He was 82 years old and was a resident of Pikeville, Tennessee. Larry was born in Dickson, Tennessee on September 19, 1943 to parents Connie Edward Baker of Dickson and Evelin “Ellie” Pearl (Fleet) Baker of Silvia, Tennessee who both superseded him in…
Read MoreJohnny Angel Sr.
Johnny Angel Sr. was born in Curry, Tennessee on May 21, 1950, as the third child to Lee and Ruth Angel and passed away at his home on September 27, 2025. Mr. Angel led a very interesting and fulfilling life. He attended at least 24 schools, two his senior year; Little Rock School and Milan.…
Read MoreCheri Susan Mills
Cheri Susan Mills Cheri Susan Mills, 71, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born in Rockwood, Tennessee, on February 18, 1954, to Bobby and Helen Stage Howard. She was a lifelong resident of the area and was of the Church of God faith. Cheri was a devoted Christian, a…
Read MoreCondra returns, Brown becomes BTC Fiber director
James Condra was re-elected and Billy Joe Brown was elected to serve three-year terms on the BTC Fiber board of directors. One of the highest membership attendances and voter turnout was recorded with 577 members present and 575 members voting. Condra faced no opposition for the 548B Class 3 post and received 279 complimentary votes.…
Read MoreBledsoe County Sheriff’s Department uncovers numerous drugs
A search warrant at a Brockelll community residence in Bledsoe County was executed by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday, September 30. Authorities found approximately 75 grams of methamphetamine; 75 grams of marijuana; oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone; assorted drug paraphernalia; cash and a vehicle. Arrested was Loretta Dockery. She is charged with: •Maintaining a dwelling…
Read MoreVFW Post 5033 recharter advancing
Earlier this year, the Veterans of Foreign War VFW Post 5033 lost its charter, and efforts are currently underway to have it reinstated. On September 18, Veterans met at the Veterans Hall to elect officers to the reestablishing Post. The meeting included 12 Veterans along with 3rd District Commander Vicki Patterson, and VSO for Sequatchie…
Read MoreJeanette Austin: A lifetime of farming and conservation in Bledsoe County
Born and raised on Brockdell Mountain in Bledsoe County, Jeanette Austin grew up immersed in agriculture. Her parents, Otis and Daisy Prater, raised 11 children, nine girls and two boys on their family farm where dairy cows and other livestock were part of everyday life. That strong foundation in farming laid the groundwork for her…
Read MorePikeville Fall Festival is here!
Come enjoy the day in beautiful downtown Pikeville on Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stroll Main Street and its side streets for handmade crafts, decor, and homemade baked goods. Food trucks are going to be on site. Miss Pikeville Fall Festival will be named. For more see the October 2 issue…
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