Frances Marie Swafford
Frances Marie Swafford Frances Marie Swafford, 107, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Bledsoe County Nursing Home. Frances attended Pikeville United Methodist Church, enjoyed painting, golfing, crocheting, and quilting. She loved people and was involved in many activities at the Bledsoe County Senior Center before going into the Nursing Home.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Pikeville Elementary aides charged with child abuse, six terminated
A total of six paraprofessionals (teacher’s aides) were terminated from their positions in a special needs class at Pikeville Elementary. Two of the six, Shelia Schmidt and Chloe Frizzell, were charged with child abuse. According to Detective Drake Brown’s arrest warrants on the two women, he reviewed a video of the incident which showed Frizzell…
Read MoreAlice Irene Lam
Alice Irene Lam, 69, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Monday, February 6, 2023. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing and loved to quilt. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, John Lam of Pikeville; granddaughters, Ashley Burgess and Heaven Netherton; great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Burgess; and good friend, Jessie Freeman.…
Read MoreRoberson’s song heads to next round
“The Last Letter,” a song written by Blake Roberson of Pikeville has been chosen to move on to the next round of the Tennessee Songwriters competition. He recently performed the song he penned in Crossville at the Grinder House. He and one other individual from that stage were selected to move on to compete in…
Read MoreDeatherage leads BCHS Class of 2023
Reaching academic heights for the Bledsoe County High School Class of 2023 are Valedictorian Tobey Moore Deatherage, Salutatorian Carly Danielle Mahan, Historian Cassidy Mae Newby, Lillie Cagle, Abby Daniel, Jacob Zimmery Johnson, Kelsey Slatton, Kevyn Edinger, Alicia Brown, and Kyle Oakes. They along with their classmates are eagerly awaiting Class Night on May 18 and…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Evans
Robert “Bob” Evans Robert “Bob” Evans, 76 of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at home with his loving family by his side. Before operating Mr. Bob’s Barber Shop with his wife, Arlene, Robert served in the United States Navy. Bob loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He liked…
Read MoreUPDATED INFO (February 14): TBI investigating officer involved shooting
UPDATE ON OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips has released the name of the Correctional Officer and the inmate who was shot allegedly escaping after medical treatment at Erlanger Bledsoe in Pikeville on February10 that is being investigated by the TBI. The Sequatchie County Correctional Officer involved was Karen Line and the inmate/escapee involved…
Read MoreTTU Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive event coming to Pikeville
Curious about electric vehicles (EV) and want to drive one? Now is your chance. On Saturday, February 11 from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. join Tennessee Tech for an interactive in-person ride and drive event. Participants can test drive an EV first hand. Visitors can talk with the students and faculty about the EV ecosystem and…
Read MoreClark trading his blue and gold for UC’s red, white, and blue
Hunter Clark is trading in his blue and gold football uniform for the red, white and blue uniform of the University of the Cumberlands. He is trading one “family” for another, leaving his Warrior family to become a member of the Patriot family. The University of the Cumberlands coach talked about the same bond and…
Read MoreFreddy Allen Pendergrass
Freddy Allen Pendergrass, 76, of Crossville, Tennessee, died Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home. He was a member of Crossville Church of Christ. He was a craftsman, working with wood and enjoyed bird watching. He was a United States Veteran, serving in the Navy during Vietnam, and the Army National Guard during Desert Storm.…
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