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Tim Simmons [I] is announcing his candidacy for Bledsoe County Road Superintendent in the August General Election. He was born and raised in Bledsoe County, attended school here, and later went to college. “This has always been home to me,” said Simmons. “I care deeply about the people who live here and the future of…

It was a beautiful evening as 108 classmates strolled across the stage to receive their high school diploma from Bledsoe County High School. The stadium seats were filled with proud family members and friends who came to see their senior’s final achievement at BCHS. Historian Grace Frady related her thoughts about the class’ past four…

Farming is taking off in different directions in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt told area farmers and business leaders attending the Farm City Breakfast last week, what his department is doing to support and promote agriculture at home and abroad. Tennessee with its farmlands and natural beauty draws many…

The loss of a child, whether they are young or an adult is never easy. One way the mother of fallen Hamilton County deputy, Landon Faulkner, chose to remember her son was to have the Bledsoe County High School construction class build a picnic table – one for family and friends to gather around and…

The General Assembly has adopted revised congressional districts and a special qualifying period for candidates for United States House of Representatives. To review the maps of revised congressional districts, click here (link to https://sos.tn.gov/announcements/2026-congressional-redistricting). Additional candidates may qualify for the primary or general election between now and noon on Friday, May 15, 2026. Petitions can…

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) was pleased to select Bledsoe County Jail to participate in its Tablet Employment and Reentry Pilot project, which utilized jail tablets from Orijin to deliver industry-recognized training and certificates of completion to incarcerated individuals. This project represents an important step in expanding access to workforce development…

Rachel Wyatt of Pikeville was honored at the Tennessee Tech 12th annual Awards Celebration on May 5. She received the 2026 Education Professional Award for Administration in the College of Education and Human Sciences. She currently is the Federal Program Supervisor and Pre-K Coordinator for the Bledsoe County School System.

Graduation Keepsake inside this issue This week marks a special time in the lives of high school seniors – Graduation. To commemorate the event, The Bledsonian-Banner has published a graduation keepsake featuring photos of the graduating seniors made by 3-2-1 Say Cheese. “Some local businesses and churches made the publication possible, which is much appreciated,”…

It was truly a night to remember for 74 young girls and 51 dads at the first May Flower Daddy-Daughter Dance. It was sponsored by WAGS of Bledsoe as a fund raising event for the organization that is working to build and operate an animal shelter in Bledsoe County. Organizers decorated the BTC Fiber Training…

2026 Bledsoe County Republican and Democratic Primary Unofficial Results provided by the Bledsoe County Election Commission Current Mayor Gregg Ridely did not run in this election. While his predecessor was determined in the Republican primary, Kris Frady will not be sworn into office until September. The only other main office that was contested in the…