Model T club rolled into Pikeville October 31
The streets were rumbling with the sound of Model T cars and trucks rolling into downtown Pikeville Thursday, October 31. Model T club enthusiast from all over the country came to Pikeville, enjoyed ice cream, baked goods, and antiquing in the various shops downtown. See more on their excursion in The Bledsonian-Banner’s November 7, 2024…
Read MoreBreast Cancer survivors honored at BCHS Pink Out football game
During halftime of the Bledsoe County High School football game against Gordonsville High School last Friday night, women who are Breast Cancer survivors were honored with the presentation of a pink rose. Making the presentations were Farrah Fields (left) and Michelle Rains (right) with the Bledsoe County School System. Those receiving roses were (left to…
Read MoreFrady wins TEAAP SOAR and AC Clark awards
UT/TSU Extension Bledsoe County Director JC Rains is proud to announce Administrative Associate Hannah Frady has been awarded the Tennessee Extension Association of Administrative Professionals (TEAAP) SOAR Award and the A.C. Clark Award. These honors recognize her exceptional service and dedication to excellence, he explained. For more see the October 31 issue of The Bledsonian…
Read MoreBCHS students vote in mock election
Bledsoe County High School released the results of its 2024 Mock Election on Monday, October 21. Derek Harvey reported his US Government classes worked hard organizing the mock election. His fourth period class administered the voting while his fifth period class counted the ballots. •Donald J. Trump [R], 192 votes (76%) •Kamala Harris [D], 36…
Read MoreTCAT to compliment area’s beauty
The ground has been broken and now the construction process begins on the 14,000 Tennessee College of Applied Technology facility in Pikeville. HK Architects have released the exterior and interior design plans for the building to be built across from Subway at the intersection of US Highway 127 Bypass and Charles Sheldon Sr. Way. For…
Read MoreThomas O’Connor
Thomas O’Connor, 22, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Monday, October 14, 2024. He was of the Baptist faith. He attended BCHS and worked at Ques. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. He loved his children, family and friends. He lit up the room with his personality and cared about others deeply. He was a talented…
Read MoreMildred McDaniel
Mildred McDaniel, 58, of Spencer, Tennessee, died Friday, October 17, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was a very loving and caring person and was beloved by her community, co-workers, friends and family. Her smiling face will be deeply missed by everyone. She was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreNancy Ann Sells Dodson
Nancy Ann Sells Dodson, 55, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Nancy was born in 1969 in Chattanooga to Martha Sells and the late Bobby Sells. She was a 1987 graduate and honor student of Bledsoe County High School, where she was a member of the Beta Club. She represented her school…
Read MoreThomas Freeman (Tommy) Sewell, Sr.
Thomas Freeman (Tommy) Sewell, Sr., 90, of Winston, Georgia passed away peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. He was a native of Newnan, Georgia, first of four sons born to the late Hazel Herrin and Glover Byram Sewell, Sr. He graduated from Newnan High School in 1952 and in…
Read MoreBCHS and BTC Fiber partner for fiber optic technician training
Home-growing employees, that’s what is happening with the Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Bledsoe County High School. The school and BTC Fiber have partnered together to offer a comprehensive Fiber Optic Technician training program within the CTE. This innovative collaboration aims to equip students with the essential skills needed to succeed in the rapidly…
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