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As part of the big send off for Light up the Town-Pikeville’s Holiday Lights slate of events this weekend, an ugly sweater contest and karaoke sing-off is Saturday, December 18.  The ugly sweater contest, sponsored by Collier and Company Realty, has been moved to The Venue located at 415 Spring Street. The event kicks off…

Bledsoe County and Pikeville were spared any widespread major damage from weekend storms that produced deadly tornadoes in west Tennessee and neighboring states, but still left plenty of downed trees and blown debris. One of two playgrounds at the Sequatchie Valley Head Start, located at the old Bledsoe County high school in south Pikeville, was…

After-school students from all three of Bledsoe County’s elementary schools were treated to a Children’s Evening at the Pikeville Farmers Market put on by Light Up the Town-Pikeville’s Holiday Lights group. Ventriloquist Joyce Carroll and her furry companion plus storyteller Sherida Black entertained while popcorn, hot cocoa, water and prizes were given out.

Due to the threat of thunderstorms throughout Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11, Light up the Town — Pikeville’s Holiday Lights organizers have decided to cancel all activities for Saturday.  Organizers encourage visitors to enjoy the lights along Main Street glistening in the rain.  For next weekend’s final slate of events lineup, see the…

A former Republican primary candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives and Pikeville resident Randy Sharp was indicted for sexual battery against a minor by the Bledsoe County Grand Jury on Monday, November 22. Sharp, 57, was indicted for aggravated sexual battery against a child under the age of 13. According to court records, the…

Pikeville homeowners and businesses are almost out of time to enter The Bledsonian-Banner’s 41st annual Christmas Decorating Contest! The deadline to enter your home and have the opportunity to win $100 is Friday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. Businesses can enter by that time and have a photograph included in the Christmas issue of The…

A Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department deputy was issued a warning to stay out of trouble or be fired, according to Sheriff Jimmy Morris. Deputy Chase Roberts, 30, was cited in Sequatchie County last month by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer Shawn Edgmon for shooting an 8-point deer on Fredonia Nature Resort Properties from a vehicle.…

Just because the Christmas Parade has passed doesn’t mean the celebration has stopped in Pikeville. Light Up the Town – Pikeville’s Holiday Lights is hosting a slew of events leading up till Christmas.  This Saturday, December 4 features Santa Photos from Lauren+Bee from 2:00 p.m. to dark at the Dr. James A. Ross House; Horse-Drawn…

Pikeville was electric on Saturday night, November 27, not only because of the fantastic holiday lights throughout Main Street and downtown, but because of the energy of the hundreds of people at various events throughout the day culminating in the 25th annual Pikeville Christmas Parade. Hundreds visited the Pikeville Farmers Market with over 20 vendors…

The latest report card from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) for Bledsoe County Schools shows much room for improvement. The data was discussed by the Board of Education, Supervisor of Instruction Farrah Fields, and Director of Schools Selina Sparkman at a Board work session recently. “We want to make sure you know exactly where…