Area News

A partial eclipse is expected on Monday, April 8 and will last an estimated 2 hours and 35 minutes according to the website, timeanddate.com. The eclipse will begin at 12:46 p.m. and will be at its max at 2:05 p.m. The event ends at 3:21 p.m. Safety in viewing the eclipse is recommended. While this…

Bledsoe County High School CTE welding students earning their certification were (no specific order) Sylas Brock, Austin Cain, Andrew DeBord, Jamey Dyer, Jacob Hale, Jamie Headlee, Harley Hughes, Ethan Newman, Garrett Johnson, Steven Roach, Diego Vasquez, Hayden Wolfe, Jake Wooden, Cameron Bright, Jacob Bush, Nathaniel D’Angelo, Hunter Davis, Isaac DeBord, Chevy Dishman, Daniel Hankins, Noah…

Anyone who was fortunate enough to know Etta Stephens, knew she loved her family, community, and encouraging everyone she came into contact with. Her legacy continues to be remembered as a Little Free Library has been erected in front of Mary V. Wheeler Elementary in her memory by friends and family. For more see the…

TCAT saves School System thousands in labor cost It’s been many years in the making, but the Lady Warriors finally have a locker room, restrooms, and concession stand at their softball field behind Bledsoe County Middle School. TCAT Crossville was instrumental in the construction process, saving the School System and County an estimated $40,000-plus in…

Over 100 fifth grade students in Bledsoe County schools were given the opportunity to learn about the art of sculpting. The experience was gifted by Tennessee Craft’s program “Artists in School, Craft Stories.” The program featured a special engagement with Tennessee Craft member, artist Barbara Cara from Jonesborough, and Tennessee Craft Director of Programs and…

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announced Bledsoe County Rescue Squad is one of 104 Tennessee rescue squads who will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. The amount of Bledsoe County’s grant has not been announced as…

Farming being an intricate part of life in Bledsoe County, the Bledsoe County School System is working to provide a facility to equip and encourage future farmers. Bids were awarded last week during the Board of Education meeting for an Agri-Science Barn and barnyard area at the high school. For more see the March 14…

The countdown has started for the Bledsoe County High School Rover Challenge Team. For months they have been designing, testing, and building their rover to compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) in April. This Friday, they have to turn in their written project report consisting of at least 30 pages explaining every…

Prom and class night are just around the corner! And if students are in need of a dress or suit for the occasion, a group of people have come together to provide them for free. They are also accepting donations of gently used formal dresses and suits to be added to the selection in time…

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024. Set your clocks ahead one hour before bed Saturday night.