Christmas parade, contests, holiday shopping, and more Saturday
Bundle the family up Saturday and come to downtown Pikeville for the 28th annual lighted Christmas Parade with the theme of Winter Nights and Holiday Lights. Not only is there going to be parade, but there’s going to be an ugly sweater contest, karaoke contest, food trucks, holiday market, bicycles given away, and Jolly Ole…
Read MoreBledsoe County High School honored as State FAFSA Champion
Local Ayers Foundation Scholars lead the State As local high school seniors in the Class of 2025 soon begin completing this year’s FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) it opens the door to millions of dollars in college scholarships and grants. This year, Bledsoe County High School is celebrating the Class of 2024’s great…
Read MoreMargie Brooks Henderson
Margie Brooks Henderson, 71, born October 19, 1953, passed away Friday November 22, 2024. Margie was surrounded by her family as she succumbed to long term illness at Erlanger hospital. Proceeding Margie in death: mother, Lou Addie Neely Henderson; father, David Brooks Henderson; both of Fayetteville, Tennessee; sister, Mary Elizabeth Henderson Watkins; and brother-in-law, Clyde…
Read MoreBenjamin “Ben” Thomas Harwood
Benjamin “Ben” Thomas Harwood, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Ben was a loving husband, father, Pa and friend. He was a member of The Grove Church, Dayton, Tennessee. Ben was a man of many trades, one he enjoyed the most was…
Read MoreJames L. Douthat
James L. Douthat, 85, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away, surrounded by family on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Jim was a retired United Methodist minister from the Holston Conference and served many churches in the area. Jim was also a noted author, publisher, historian and genealogist. Jim grew up in Bluefield, Virginia and received 5 degrees:…
Read MorePikeville Water Treatment Plant operators honored with award
The prestigious KY/TN AWWA Honor & Awards Small Water Treatment Plant Award was presented to the dedicated team in Pikeville, announced Sharon Seibert, Murfreesboro Water Resources Department Community Affairs Manager. Although unable to attend the annual Water Professionals Conference in Kentucky, the Pikeville team was still celebrated in a very special way. For more see…
Read MoreIndigenous history mural unveiled downtown
Native Americans are known for their storytelling through drawings and etchings. On the south wall of the Main Street Stage area in downtown Pikeville is a mural, telling the story of the Indigenous peoples who lived and traveled through Bledsoe County during the great removal of Native Americans. For more see the November 21 issue…
Read MoreBCHS becomes UT Flagship School
A record number of Bledsoe County High School students have applied to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK) thanks to the high school being named a Flagship school by the University. A celebration was held for those student applicants and the school was presented with a plaque commemorating BCHS being named a Flagship school.…
Read MoreRichard Harvey Walker
Richard Harvey Walker, 80, of Pikeville, Tennessee, formerly of Brandon, Florida died of natural causes on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and a beloved uncle, cousin, and friend to many. He was also a rock to many and loved his own stubborn streak. Richard had a love for…
Read MoreErnest R. “Skip” Ball
Ernest R. “Skip” Ball, 69, of Pikeville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024. Skip attended Faith Baptist Church, was a 1973 graduate of Bledsoe County High School, and worked in the past as a Correctional Officer for the Tennessee Department of Correction. He loved spending time with his family and church family, and loved Tennessee…
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