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UPDATE: Case not viable for prosecution – Investigation of STARS, Inc. questions $359,931 in expenditures

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UPDATE: Assistant District Attorney Steve Strain with the 12th Judicial District said Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, the Comptroller’s Office investigation has been reviewed and “this was not a viable case for prosecution.”   Fabricated invoices and unauthorized payments discovered An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed questionable financial activity involving the executive…

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Coffee oasis: Creekside Cafe

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by Kamerin Keener, BCHS Journalism Many people start their mornings with a cup of coffee; some people use it to help wake themselves, others to have a sweet treat, and some just do it as a habit. The Creekside Cafe, then, should be a spot frequented by many people due to their wide variety of…

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Warriors win district title, players and coach honored

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The 2025-56 Warrior Basketball Team closed out its regular season with a 6-0 District 5AA record, and 19-5 overall record. On Saturday evening, February 28, their teamwork continues as they host the first round of the region playoffs. Tip off is at 7:00 p.m. To secure the District 5AA Championship, the Warriors defeated the Grundy…

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Bledsoe County Fair: Recognition and auction moved to lunchtime

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On Saturday, February 28, the Bledsoe County Fair Association had its annual recognition and auction dinner planned for that evening. However, the Bledsoe County High School Warriors are going to be hosting the first round of the boys’ regional playoffs. Due to the conflict, the Fair Association has moved its event to earlier in the…

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Fin-tastic art of critically endangered Laurel Dace coming to two local schools

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After rising to national attention through a harrowing rescue by Tennessee Aquarium scientists in 2024, one of North America’s most-endangered fishes, the Laurel Dace, has been immortalized in a statue currently touring locations near its last remaining native streams. Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary and Pikeville Elementary have been selected as touring locations for the Laurel…

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Candidates qualify for the Bledsoe County Primary

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The qualifying deadline for the May 5 Bledsoe County Primary was Thursday, February 19, 2026 with the following candidates approved: MAYOR Leland Burks [R] Kris Frady [R] Amanda Holland Pack [R] SHERIFF Jimmy Morris [R], incumbent James Clint Holloway [I] COUNTY CLERK Genese Angel Sapp [R], incumbent Dawn Singleton [R] Robin Tabor Terry [R] ROAD…

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Best of Preps adds two BCHS Warriors

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Bledsoe County High School had two of its 2025 football players named to the Best of Preps of the Chattanooga Times Free Press, announced Coach Dewayne Tabor at the team’s football banquet (see related article on page 4). Earning the honor are seniors Stonewall Farmer and Dallas Bridges. Farmer earned recognition as a linebacker. He…

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Fire departments awarded grants

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The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce 412 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants totaling $20 million in 2026 through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Among them in Bledsoe County are Pikeville, Brayton, Rigsby, and Nine Mile volunteer fire departments.…

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$1.5 million funded for Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary facility improvements

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U. S. Congressman Scott DesJarlais has secured $1.5 million for facility upgrades at Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary School, announced Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley who applied for the funding. The school has stood as a cornerstone for the community for the past 60 years. “We are extremely grateful to Mayor Ridley and Congressman Scott DesJarlais…

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