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Carl Haston

Carl Haston, 78, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home. He was a former employee of Morgan Pallet Company, Ellis Farms and the Bledsoe County Highway Department.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed traveling the back roads of Bledsoe County. He was preceded in…

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School Board interviewing director candidates July 17

Interviews for a new Director of Schools are being held Thursday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. at Bledsoe County Middle School. Four of six candidates who applied are being considered to fill the vacancy left by former director, Selina Sparkman, who left the school district to accept a position in West Tennessee, closer to her…

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Creating a community through arts and crafts

by BailLee McCauley Intern Reporter Be sure to stop in at The Lazy Buzzard for a great time full of memories, crafts, hobbies, and creativity! Chris Munger, owner of The Lazy Buzzard, started the business back in 2023 by first offering laser engraving services. Later in 2024, an opportunity allowed Chris to occupy a space…

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Author donates book to library

The book, De La Chaumette to Shewmake: a genealogy and history, by Doris Ellen Witter Bland has been donated to the Bledsoe County Library. Doris has been working on the 686 page family history since 1970. For more see the July 10 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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No-Cost medical services available at Operation Healthy Tennessee July 11-21

Millions of dollars of no-cost medical services are going to be provided in Pikeville and in Evensville July 11-21. Tennesseans can receive wellness checkups, sports physicals, vision, dental, and mental health services at no cost through the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Operation Healthy Tennessee. For more see the July 10 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

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Stanley Allen Reed

Stanley Allen Reed Stanley Allen Reed, 56, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Stanley attended West End Church of God, and was always helping other people. He loved his family, was a great carpenter, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and working on vehicles. Stanley was…

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No-cost medical clinic returning

Water donations needed Two years ago, 2,600 people received over $1.6 million worth of medical services through Operation Healthy Tennessee provided by the military with its Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The IRT is returning July 11-21 so Tennessee residents have the opportunity to once again receive no-cost medical treatment in Pikeville and in Evensville. For…

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Creek Side Plaza Development offering business opportunities

By BaiLee McCauley – Intern Reporter The continuing to develop, Creek Side Plaza, just off of US Highway 127 across from the Pikeville Funeral Home, gives new and experienced entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow their business while offering the public a great day out experience. One of the key businesses that led to the development…

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Joy Renea Presley

Joy Renea Presley, 58, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at home. She was a member of Pikeville Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas H. Matney; mother, Thelma J. Matney; and sister, Charity N. McCloud. She is survived by her husband, William Leon Presley; two sons, Colten…

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