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For the first time in the history of the Bledsoe County High School FFA Chapter they can boast a national winner, according to Advisor Ronny Collier. Lillie Cagle earned the honor for her Agriculture Education Proficiency. Cagle, a 2023 Bledsoe County High School graduate, received the honor at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo…

It was a beautiful Saturday morning, when a crowd gathered at the Bledsoe County Courthouse to pay tribute to the men and women who have served and are serving in the various United States military services. It was Veterans Day, November 11, 2023 and at 11:00 a.m. a ceremony was held. Army National Guard veteran…

     Warrior fans lined Main Street this morning, cheering the Bledsoe County High School Football team on as they head to Hampton High School to play in the second round of the Region 2A Playoffs. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. EST. GO BIG BLUE! More on the game in the November 16 issue of…

When you shop local, you are investing in your community. That’s why this Christmas efforts are being made to encourage everyone to shop at home instead of out of town or online. Pikeville is blessed with lots of places that offer unique gift ideas! The Bledsonian-Banner and Crye-Leike Brown 1st Choice Realty and Auction, and…

In a small upstairs room, with sunshine filling the space lined with memories and files of history, Earline Young stands in awe of the information accumulated by the late Elizabeth Robnett who served as Bledsoe County Historian until her death at age 103. Young now has the daunting task to fill Miss Robnett’s place in…

Move your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Veterans Day 2023 is being recognized on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in downtown Pikeville. Bledsoe County Schools are planning other events at each school to recognize those who have served this country. Guest speaker on Veterans Day is Ray Evans, U.S. Army peace time veteran, from Pikeville. Prior to his…

Due to the lack of rain over the past couple of months, Pikeville water customers are urged to conserve water. “Please conserve water usage as water sources are critically low at this time,” Mayor Philip “Winki” Cagle said. “It is important for everyone to do their part and conserve water. This means no unnecessary use,…

LEVEL 5 TEACHERS To celebrate the strides Bledsoe County Schools are making in meeting to exceeding levels, all school employees were treated to a catered meal and recognition with their peers Tuesday, October 17 at Bledsoe County High School. Schools were dismissed early that day to give time for the special recognitions and for a…

All the little ghosts and goblins are invited to come to Boo Bash in downtown Pikeville on Saturday, October 28, and then on Halloween night, October 31 trick-or-treaters will be knocking on neighborhood doors for treats. Some area churches will be holding events at their locations too Halloween night as an alternative. Boo Bash is…