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     Mark your calendar – a 10-day, no cost medical clinic is coming to Bledsoe County from July 9-23. It’s the Innovated Readiness Training (IRT) 2025 Healthy Tennesseans event which provides healthcare to individuals while helping train military medical professionals in field deployment.      Two years ago, Bledsoe County and Rhea County each hosted the IRT medical…

Her co-defendant awaits trial for her role in the alleged abuse One of two women charged with the abuse of a special needs child entered a plea agreement in Circuit Court before Judge Bradley Sherman in February. Chloe Frizzell, 26, of Dunlap was placed on pretrial diversion for a period of 11 months and 29…

Telehealth appointments are now available at the Bledsoe County Health Department and other local health departments in Tennessee. Appointments are quick and convenient. These appointments can often be same day and you can see your provider from the comfort of your own home. For more see the February 27 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

by Adeline Cogar – BCHS Journalism Class Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to get your vintage cars and trucks road ready to cruise the Sequatchie Valley National Scenic Byway and be a part of the cruise-in events in the Valley. Pikeville hosts the first Saturday of the month shows from May…

As a teenager, Gracey Bolin has proven to be a true Tennessee Volunteer by giving countless hours to organizations that help others. For her volunteerism, she received the Governor’s Volunteer Star Award (GVSA) as a Bledsoe County youth on Sunday, February 16. For more see the February 20 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

Known for her drive and ability to play every position on the court, JaLayne Anderson has reached one of her goals in life ­ — to play volleyball at the college level. She signed to become a Lady Raider for Roane State Community College last week with family, teammates, and coaches there to support her.…

Donate an auction item or make a monetary donation and eat for free at the Bledsoe County Fair’s Sponsorship Recognition, Century Farm Recognition and Auction. The Fair Association is accepting items for its annual event being held Saturday, February 22 at Bledsoe County High School at 5:30 p.m. For more see the February 13 issue of The…

All Top Ten seniors in Bledsoe County High School’s Class of 2025 have a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), and to determine the order, school officials had to use a weighted scale. Coming out with the highest weighted GPA was Ella Boynton followed by Kaylynn Churches, Mycah Walker, Rhylea Davis, Sarah Roberson, Kyleigh Fugate, Landry…

What do you get when you form a partnership between young journalists and a 134 year old newspaper? Fresh, new ideas, a different perspective of your community and surroundings – each learning from the other. Bledsoe County High School teacher Rylee Evans and her journalism class of 15 students have joined with Sandy Dodson, publisher/co-owner…

Planning has begun to build a new Bledsoe County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) building next to the current one that houses the ambulance service (former Bledsoe County Health Department), reports Mayor Gregg Ridley. The County Commission had approved the construction after receiving a $690,000 grant, of which the county will have to fund about $200,000,…