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BTC Fiber offers online safety workshop
BTC Fiber is excited to announce an upcoming educational workshop, “Staying Safe Online: Avoid Scams & Password Protection,” designed to help community members navigate today’s digital world more safely and confidently. This session will cover essential topics such as how to spot common online scams, create and manage strong passwords, and stay safe on social…
Read MoreSteps start for animal shelter
About 50 people, with the common goal to get an animal shelter in the county, met Monday evening at Lee Station Baptist Church. The group appointed a board of directors and are hoping to call the shelter W.A.G.S. – Where Animals Get Saved. This group is one of two working towards getting an animal shelter…
Read More30 years later – family still seeks answers
The family of Anne (Anna) Blanche Ferguson Frady have never lost hope in finding her after she disappeared 30 years ago, never to be heard from again. She was last seen on January 14, 1996 at what was known at the time as J.J.’s Market, now Elite Market on Main Street in Pikeville. According to…
Read MoreNeighbors file complaints over noisy stray dogs housed at a city residence
Large crowd filled City’s meeting room in support of dog rescuer and to find a solution UPDATED: ANIMAL SHELTER ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 19 AT 6:00 P.M. AT LEE STATION BAPTIST CHURCH. What started as a teenager helping two dogs, Mumzee and Starsky, found scrounging for food at the Piggy Wiggly in 2017 has grown…
Read MoreBledsonian expands and improves digital footprint
While The Bledsonian-Banner had “good bones” starting out, it still needed help advancing its digital footprint. Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) sophomore Jaeda Jackson was chosen to spend a week working with the traditional newspaper to improve and expand its digital presence. This was made possible through the Walt Potter Digital Ambassadors Program and the…
Read MoreSnow not seeking reelection in 2026
Longtime Bledsoe County School Board member, Don Snow, has decided not to run for the District 3 position in 2026. Snow has been serving on the School Board for the past 12 years, and wants to encourage anyone in his district who is interested in the betterment of education in Bledsoe County to consider running…
Read MoreFrady running for County Mayor
Kris Frady has officially announced his candidacy for Bledsoe County Mayor in the Republican May Primary. “I have spent the past 18 years preparing Bledsoe County’s youth for the workforce as a welding instructor at Bledsoe County High School,” Frady. “Through this work, I have built strong partnerships with local industries and understand the growing…
Read MoreWho’s looking to run in the Bledsoe County May primary election?
Interest in the Bledsoe County General Election May Primary is growing. Twenty-four individuals had picked up qualifying papers as of Monday, January 5, for the seven office holder positions, four school board posts, and the 13 county commission seats. With current County Mayor, Gregg Ridley, opting not to run for office in 2026, the County…
Read MoreJustin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park awarded State Park of the Year
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park as its Park of the Year as part of TDEC’s annual Awards of Excellence for Tennessee State Parks. “With a strong focus on conservation and increasing access to visitors of all abilities, we’re proud to give Cumberland Trail…
Read MoreBlue Raiders sign McCauley
No stranger to hard work, BaiLee McCauley has been putting in the effort to achieve one of her goals – to play soccer at the collegiate level. She recently signed to become a Roane State Blue Raider soccer player and student. “BaiLee is an excellent athlete who exemplifies servant leadership,” said Rylee Evans, BCHS soccer…
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