Thomas George “Tom” Brock
Thomas George “Tom” Brock, 68 of Pikeville, Tennessee died Thursday, December 8, 2022. Tom was a certified Electrician for many years. He was of the Church of God faith, loved his family and grandkids. Preceding Tom in death were his parents, Ernest Lee and Nola Pearl Whittenburg Brock; daughter, Sue Ann Brock; sisters,…
Read MoreLight Up Pikeville decorates Bledsoe County Fairgrounds
Reindeer to land in Pikeville Thursday The Light Up Pikeville groups is bringing reindeer to the Bledsoe County Fairgrounds on Thursday, December 15 as they open up access to the decorations there. Organizer Lola Sells announced the reindeer and a sleigh are going to be at the fairgrounds from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and everyone…
Read MoreOccupancy tax in effect now
Businesses or individuals who charge for lodging as of November 1, 2022 have to pay a 4% occupancy tax that was approved by the Bledsoe County Commission in October, reports County Clerk Genese Sapp. The funds generated by the tax will be used to promote local tourism. For more see the December 15 issue of…
Read MoreHOUR OF CODE: experience what students are learning
Computers and software are changing everything…from the way students learn to the way they will work in the future. To achieve and advance their abilities, Bledsoe County students, from kindergarten to 12th grade are learning about coding, said Deanna Oxner, BCMS computer science teacher. Its the school district’s mission to introduce computer science to all…
Read MoreChristmas Parade sparks excitement of the season
Lights of white, red and green – candy flying through the air – Santa making his entrance – it was a Pikeville Christmas Parade to remember. Over 1500 people lined both sides of Main Street from Pikeville City Hall to Citizens Tri-County Bank to enjoy the 26th annual event. In all, there were more than…
Read MoreCarol Ann Green
Ms. Carol Ann Green, 67, of Dayton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022. Ms. Green was born in Ohio on August 14, 1955, the daughter of the late Horace Clark and Mable Buckner Clark. She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Green enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Survivors include a son, Jesse Green; two…
Read MoreOlga E. Billingsley
Olga E. Billingsley, 83, of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 17, 2022. She immigrated from the Czech Republic to Germany in 1947. She met her husband, the late Bobby Gene Billingsley, in 1960 in Germany at the NCO Club and married him in the early 60’s. She traveled the world with him while he was…
Read MorePrice Watson Beasley
Price Watson Beasley, 73 of Pikeville, Tennessee, died Sunday, November 27, 2022. Price was a member of Mooneyham Freewill Baptist Church, served in the United States Army, and worked as a cook for many years at Taft Youth Center. He enjoyed spending time with his family, loved to fish, hunt, and just being outdoors. Price…
Read MorePikeville to welcome holiday season Saturday with parade
Gather the family, dress warm and welcome the Christmas holiday season at the Hometown Country Christmas themed parade through downtown Pikeville on Saturday evening, November 26, sponsored by The City of Pikeville. Numerous floats decorated with lights, greenery, music and more are anticipated. Also planned are a Ugly Sweater Contest and Christmas Karaoke Contest, plus…
Read MoreOlder couple passes in home fire
Floor, walls and roof collapse, trapping three firefighters An older couple tragically lost their lives in a house fire Friday evening, November 18, reports Detective Drake Brown with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. Autopsies are being done on the couple to help determine the cause of death as the investigation continues into the cause of…
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