Hargett recognizes BCHS with its fourth Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award
On Monday, May 4, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, alongside Senator Todd Gardenhire, presented Bledsoe County High School with its fourth consecutive Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award. The award recognizes the outstanding achievement of registering 68 student voters, which is 100 percent of their eligible student body. “I’m consistently impressed by the commitment of…
Read MoreCommunity to come together for prayer and lunch Thursday, May 7
Everyone in Bledsoe County is encouraged to gather on the Courthouse lawn Thursday, May 7, at noon for the National Day of Prayer. It is a time to observe 250 years of prayer in America, and 75 years of prayer for America. America stands at the crossroads of a historic and holy moment in 2026.…
Read MoreVernell Edmonds Lamb
Vernell Edmonds Lamb Vernell Edmonds Lamb, 84, of Graysville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28th in her home. She was a faithful church member. She was a devoted Registered Nurse for 40 years and loved caring for people. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and helping others.…
Read MoreNine Mile Bluegrass Festival May 8-9
Sounds of some of the best bluegrass will fill the air at the Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival being held May 8-9 at the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Company. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the music, vendors, and concessions to help raise funds for the fire department located at 21008 Old State Highway 28, north…
Read MoreSummer Nights start Saturday with cruise-in and music
Cruise into Pikeville Saturday, May 2 for the first Summer Nights and Cruise-In of the summer series. Bring a lawn chair for comfort while you listen to the sounds of The Porch Hounds this Saturday evening, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. Before the music starts, take a walk among the many restored and tricked out…
Read More‘Alice In Wonderland’ coming to life at BCHS
by Layla Carter BCHS Journalism The Bledsoe County High School drama department is happy to announce the musical they will be performing is Alice in Wonderland Jr. The school will be having the plays for the other schools and then there will be two public performances. There will be different actors for different days and…
Read MoreBledsoe County High School welding students showcase skills in regional competition
Four Bledsoe County High School CTE welding students demonstrated their technical abilities at an American Welding Society (AWS) welding competition held at Sequoyah High School, where 31 contestants were registered to compete, reports Instructor Kris Frady. The contest required participants to perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on a V-groove joint in the 3G (vertical)…
Read MoreBledsoe County Primary Election is May 5 with two major offices to be decided
Precinct voting takes place Tuesday, May 5, throughout Bledsoe County as Republican and Democrats will choose their candidates for the General Election in August. Early voting ended Thursday, April 30, and as of Monday afternoon, a total of 685 voters took advantage of the early voting hours, reports Election Administrator Lisa Wheeler. In the primary,…
Read MorePikeville Urgent Care adds pediatric nurse to current staff
Facility renovations ahead of schedule Changes to the former Pikeville Clinic, now known as Pikeville Urgent Care, are ahead of schedule, reports Kelly Judd, director of business development and operations for Presley Health Care. He anticipates the renovations and new services to be ready by Fall, 2026. With all the changes to the interior of…
Read MoreDolores Irma Yost
Dolores Irma Yost Dolores Irma Yost, 84, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Laurel Brook Nursing Home. `Dolores was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints for several years. In the past, she worked 20 years part-time at CVS, and worked in housekeeping in different hospitals…
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