Area News
Ag Commissioner to speak at Farm City Breakfast May 12
Area farmers and business leaders are invited to start the day Tuesday, April 12 at the annual Farm City Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at The Butter Dish, 100 Creekside Plaza in Pikeville. Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt is the guest speaker for the annual Farm City Breakfast and membership meeting of the Pikeville-Bledsoe County Chamber…
Read MoreStudents shine at AWARE conference
Students from Bledsoe, Scott, and Shelby County Schools gathered for the Tennessee AWARE Youth Conference for a full-day event focused on empowering youth to lead mental health awareness initiatives within their schools and communities. Representing Bledsoe AWARE were Destiny Hernandez and Callie Caraway whose presentation earned the local organization funds for their program. Centered around…
Read MoreBCHS drone team soars at national competition
Bledsoe County High School had outstanding success by its drone team at the National Rocket Drone Competition held on April 30 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, proudly reports Mark Oxner, drone instructor. Competing against top students from across the nation, Oxner said, Bledsoe County students delivered an exceptional performance in five…
Read MoreHargett recognizes BCHS with its fourth Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award
On Monday, May 4, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, alongside Senator Todd Gardenhire, presented Bledsoe County High School with its fourth consecutive Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award. The award recognizes the outstanding achievement of registering 68 student voters, which is 100 percent of their eligible student body. “I’m consistently impressed by the commitment of…
Read MoreCommunity to come together for prayer and lunch Thursday, May 7
Everyone in Bledsoe County is encouraged to gather on the Courthouse lawn Thursday, May 7, at noon for the National Day of Prayer. It is a time to observe 250 years of prayer in America, and 75 years of prayer for America. America stands at the crossroads of a historic and holy moment in 2026.…
Read MoreNine Mile Bluegrass Festival May 8-9
Sounds of some of the best bluegrass will fill the air at the Nine Mile Bluegrass Festival being held May 8-9 at the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Company. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the music, vendors, and concessions to help raise funds for the fire department located at 21008 Old State Highway 28, north…
Read MoreSummer Nights start Saturday with cruise-in and music
Cruise into Pikeville Saturday, May 2 for the first Summer Nights and Cruise-In of the summer series. Bring a lawn chair for comfort while you listen to the sounds of The Porch Hounds this Saturday evening, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. Before the music starts, take a walk among the many restored and tricked out…
Read More‘Alice In Wonderland’ coming to life at BCHS
by Layla Carter BCHS Journalism The Bledsoe County High School drama department is happy to announce the musical they will be performing is Alice in Wonderland Jr. The school will be having the plays for the other schools and then there will be two public performances. There will be different actors for different days and…
Read MoreBledsoe County High School welding students showcase skills in regional competition
Four Bledsoe County High School CTE welding students demonstrated their technical abilities at an American Welding Society (AWS) welding competition held at Sequoyah High School, where 31 contestants were registered to compete, reports Instructor Kris Frady. The contest required participants to perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on a V-groove joint in the 3G (vertical)…
Read MoreBledsoe County Primary Election is May 5 with two major offices to be decided
Precinct voting takes place Tuesday, May 5, throughout Bledsoe County as Republican and Democrats will choose their candidates for the General Election in August. Early voting ended Thursday, April 30, and as of Monday afternoon, a total of 685 voters took advantage of the early voting hours, reports Election Administrator Lisa Wheeler. In the primary,…
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