Pikeville 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…
Read MoreShow Your Warrior Spirit!
Show your Warrior spirit as the Warriors advance to the second round of the Class 2A Playoffs. They host Tellico Plains Friday night, November 15 on the James T. Warden Football Field in the John A. Boynton Football Stadium at Bledsoe County High School. Kickoff is 7:00 p.m. Many local businesses and residents have decorated…
Read MoreMorgan challenges veterans to be great veterans
A challenge was issued by the Veterans Day guest speaker, Ret. Colonel Sidney Morgan, for veterans to not only be good veterans but to be great veterans. He also encouraged those in attendance to support their veterans and help them become great veterans. Ret. Colonel Morgan encouraged veterans to belong, participate, let people know it…
Read MoreBob Samuel Swafford
Bob Samuel Swafford, 81, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and several other organizations. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam and was on Secret Service detail for President Lyndon Johnson. He went on to…
Read MoreRobin Reniee Sciarrone
Robin Reniee Sciarrone, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee, gained her wings on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Robin was born on November 26, 1962 in Weston, West Virginia. She later moved to South Florida with her husband of 42 years, Frank Sciarrone, Sr. In 2015, Frank and Robin moved to Pikeville,…
Read MoreWilliam Doyle Pendergrass
William Doyle Pendergrass, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, passed away into the presence of God on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Doyle was a member of West End Church of God. He drove a truck his whole life and worked TVA for 12 years. He worked hard all his life.…
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