Bledsoe Senior Center to receive portion of $1 million TCAD grant
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) has announced a total of $1 million in grants to be distributed to senior centers across 82 of the state’s 95 counties–the most in the Commission’s history. Bledsoe County’s Senior Center is among those to receive funds in the amount of $8,000. For more see the August…
Read MorePrivate Act sought to put spreading of human waste on election ballot
Spreading human waste on land in Bledsoe County drew more than flies Monday evening, August 21, at a special called session of the County Commission. The Bledsoe County courtroom was filled with a mixture of farmers in favor of allowing human waste to be spread on farm land and other individuals who were against the…
Read MoreGift card theft through distraction
Two black men working together, distracted a clerk at the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree, activated and stole iTune gift cards, according to Assistant Police Chief David Decker with the Pikeville Police Department. The suspects got away with $1040 in gift cards, added Police Chief Ronald Byrd. If you have information on the suspects, contact the Pikeville…
Read MoreRodney Keith Watson
Rodney Keith Watson, 67, of Resaca, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Redmond following a brief illness. Rodney was born in Pikeville, Tennessee on December 24, 1955, the son of the late James (Doyal) Watson and Cwilla Haston Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Paul…
Read MoreAlice Faye Sinclair
Alice Faye Sinclair, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away on August 13, 2023, at Rhea Medical Center, surrounded by family. She was a member of Brayton Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and walking on the beach. She loved children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a cook and was famous for her chicken…
Read MoreAlbert Junior “Alb” Murphy
Albert Junior “Alb” Murphy, 74, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away, Saturday, August 12, 2023. Alb served in the United States Army, worked in carpentry for many years, and later, was the Butcher at Wyatt’s Slaughter House. He loved his grandkids, enjoyed a ride on his Harley, like to hunt arrowheads, fishing, and deer hunting. He…
Read MoreCharlotte Ovalee Creason
Charlotte Ovalee Creason, 90, of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She was a factory worker and loved making quilts and crafts and going to flea markets. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hermon Cox and Martha Jane Hale Cox; husband,…
Read MoreJake Agnew
Jake Agnew, 36, of Bledsoe County, Tennessee, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Jake grew up in a small community off of Hendon Road. He was raised in a large family where they all took care of each other on a large farm of 200+ acres, where he spent most of his time. Jake was known…
Read MoreBCHS Warriors set to defend Chief Roaring Eagle challenge trophy
It’s happening Friday night under the lights in Dunlap. The Bledsoe County High School vs. Sequatchie County High School rivalry football game and bragging rights to the Chief Roaring Eagle challenge trophy sponsored by First Farmers and Commercial Bank (FFCB) will take place on the football field. BCHS’s senior players set to lead their teammates…
Read MoreLincoln School featured in second Rosenwald Schools exhibit at Tennessee State Museum
Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, presented in partnership with Fisk University’s John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library, opened at the Tennessee State Museum on Friday, June 16. The community-focused exhibition highlights the work of alumni, descendants, and organizations to preserve the legacies of Rosenwald Schools across the state.…
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