Making the grade — Schools receive letter grades for transparency about performance
Just as teachers have expectations for their students, the state has expectations for schools in Tennessee. To provide a snapshot of how each of Bledsoe County’s schools are doing in meeting the state’s expectations for learning they are graded. These grades include student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools as well as a…
Read MoreAngel appointed Pikeville Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
Garrett Angel was officially named Chief of the Pikeville Volunteer Fire Department by the Pikeville Mayor and Aldermen during their meeting Monday evening, February 12. Prior to the city meeting, member of the fire department had selected Angel as their choice in leadership. For more see the February 15 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.
Read MoreJanet Louise Spicer Vandergriff
Janet Louise Spicer Vandergriff, 61, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Saturday, January 13, 2024. She enjoyed reading, watching TV, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in deaty by her father, Charles W. Spicer, Jr.; brothers, David, Mark and Bret Spicer; and son, Jared Pawley, She is survived by her children, Rachael Sullivan, Amber…
Read MoreMary Summers
Mary Summers, 76, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her home. She was of the Church of God faith. She loved the beach, her children and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Summers; life partner, Boss Keener; parents, Sarah Summers and Buster Neeley; sisters, Liz Summers and…
Read MoreDionna Amelia Seals (Webb)
Dionna Amelia Seals (Webb), of Pikeville Tennessee passed away on February 8th, 2024, in Tallahassee Florida with her daughters by her side. Dionna was a member of the New Harmony Church of Christ. Dionna was a retired beautician. She was born to Arlis Earl and Sybil Clyde Colvard Seals on September 3, 1940. Dionna was…
Read MoreAlma Stewart James
Alma Stewart James, (b. March 26, 1932, d. February 7, 2024) a lifelong resident of the Brayton Community, Bledsoe County, Tennessee died peacefully surrounded by family at Laurelbrook Nursing Home on the evening of February 7th. She was the twin sister of the deceased, Wilma (Odes) Skiles. Alma was of the Baptist faith. Alma and…
Read MoreMary Elizabeth Hollingsworth
Mary Elizabeth Hollingsworth, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee was born February 19, 1940 in Spring City, Tennessee to late Windell Robinson, Sr. and Maude Lee Robinson. Mary is survived by her husband of 63 years, Luther Hollingsworth. They were married on November 16, 1960. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and beloved siblings; Wendell…
Read MoreJ. Stephen Conn
J. Stephen Conn, 79, of Cleveland, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2024. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Charles W. Conn and Edna Minor Conn; and siblings, Sarah Wesson, Melody Conn, and Mark Conn. Stephen is survived by his wife, Karen Conn; sons, Gregory…
Read MoreWillie Grace McMillon Angel
Willie Grace McMillon Angel passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 89 in Pikeville, Tennessee. She was born on March 30th, 1934, in Evensville, Tennessee, to the late Milton and Lavada Lester McMillon. Her family moved to Bledsoe County when she was a young child where they sharecropped on several…
Read MoreNew 4-year contract offered Director of Schools
Over 75 people filled the cafetoriam at Bledsoe County Middle School Monday evening, February 5, to express their concerns over extending the Director of Schools’ contract prematurely. Despite apparent opposition, the Board of Education approved a proposed contract to extend Director of Schools Selina Sparkman’s contract until June 30, 2028 with a base pay raise…
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