FCF Utility District struggled to restore water service
Earthquake – lightning strikes – no one truly knows what caused numerous large leaks to spring up in the water lines of Fall Creek Falls Utility District last week. Many customers, mainly in the northern part of the utility district, were without water for seven days or more, reported Virginia Lewis, board member. Those who…
Read MoreBCHS Class Night is Thursday and Graduation Friday
The Bledsoe County High School Class of 2025 will culminate it’s educational years in Pikeville with Graduation on Friday evening, May 16. The ceremony takes place in the John A. Boynton, Sr. Football Stadium on the James T. Warden Football Field at 8:00 p.m. Gates open to the facility at 6:00 p.m. For more see…
Read MoreTrio retiring from Wheeler with over 100 years collectively of shaping students’ future
Two teachers and the school librarian at Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School are retiring this year with over 100 years collectively invested in educating the youth of Bledsoe County. Cathy Standefer is retiring with 46 years teaching kindergarten, first and second grades. Karyn Angel is retiring after 45 years of teaching Pre-K, kindergarten, first and…
Read MoreThomas catches position on Roane State Raiders
From the young age of three, Johnathan “JT” Thomas developed a love for baseball and now as he reaches the end of his high school career, he has been given the opportunity to play the game he loves while going to college. JT signed with Roane State Community College on Friday, May 2 before a room…
Read MoreFiremen complete rope rescue training
Members of the Pikeville Fire Department (PFD) recently completed a Rope Rescue Operations course conducted by instructors from the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy (TFACA). Other departments participating included members from the Dunlap Fire Department, Piney Fire Department, Cumberland County Fire Department, and Rhea County Rescue. For more see the May 8 issue of The…
Read MoreArchie Mason
Archie Mason Archie Mason, 95, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 at Bledsoe County Nursing Home. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. He was best known for giving gum and candy to everyone he saw. His greatest honor was being an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in…
Read MoreThe Refuge — showing the love of the Lord —breaks ground
Omni Outreach is taking on a project that hopes to unify the community, political leaders, churches and community groups. It’s The Refuge, a 10,000 square-foot building being constructed to help fight poverty and hunger in Bledsoe County, announced Travis Smith, founder. “We want to show the Love of the Lord through this project,” said Smith.…
Read MoreNo criminal intent in dog’s death
A video of a dog on a rope being drug behind a truck has been investigated and no wrong doing was determined by the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. For more see the May 1 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreDoyle Lewis
Doyle Everett Lewis, 73, of Graysville, Tennessee passed away April 25, 2025. He retired from Carpenters Local Union 74. After retirement he enjoyed farming and working with cattle. His wife Dorothy A. Lewis; son, Scott Everett Lewis; parents, Virgil “Amo” and Dorothy M. Lewis; and a brother, Don Lewis, preceded him in death. Doyle is…
Read MoreBrian Scott Hancock
Brian Scott Hancock, 51, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He enjoyed riding four wheelers, working on vehicles and collecting knives. He was preceded in death by his father, Perry Elmo Hancock; and sister, Brandie Deweese. He is survived by his mother, Zella Sue Hancock; siblings, Charles (Kim) Hancock and Angela Kirkland; nieces…
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