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Governor Bill Lee is ordering all Tennesseans to stay at home unless they are carrying out essential activities. The order went into effect immediately and remains in effect through April 14, Gov. Lee announced Thursday. “The month of April stands to be an extremely tough time for our state as we face the potential for…

Three inmates at Bledsoe County Correctional Complex may have been exposed to COVID-19 after coming in contact with a non-state employee, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC). The inmates have been quarantined and are not exhibiting systems at this time, according to the agency. Measures have been taken to protect inmates and staff,…

Dr. Myhan’s digital greetings feature a different theme each day such as crazy hair day, plenty of jokes, and important news for students in light of the serious health situation keeping students and educators home. “I just wanted to try to have some fun and keep a connection for the students in this time of…

A 34-year-old Pikeville man was arrested after speeding away to avoid arrest on March 23, according to reports from the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department. His passenger jumped from vehicle For more see the April 2 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.

The Bledsoe County Board of Education will have to begin the search for a new Director of Schools if Board members who voted against approving a two-year renewal for Director Jennifer Terry do not come up with an alternative proposal before her contract expires on June 30. Board Members Jacob Frady, Carolyn Oakes, Bron Reece and…

The City of Pikeville and Bledsoe County are now under a state of emergency after the first two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by the Tennessee Department of Health on Friday afternoon, March 27. County Mayor Gregg Ridley and City Mayor Philip Cagle announced the state of emergency on Friday shortly after the state confirmed…

Two Bledsoe County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley. The cases were confirmed on Friday afternoon, March 27. Mayor Gregg Ridley and Pikeville Mayor Philip Cagle plan to hold a virtual press conference via Facebook this afternoon to discuss the situation. For more on local COVID-19 updates, visit…

A welfare check made on March 17 at the home of Ted William Miller of Cliffside Road ended sadly. Emergency personnel found the 70-year-old man had succumbed to injuries while working on his tractor, according to the incident report from Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Brock. For more see the March 26 issue of The…

Bledsoe County Schools will be closed until April 24 at the request of Governor Bill Lee. Director of Schools Jennifer Terry said the district will comply and leadership will meet on Monday to discuss plans moving forward. She added additional information will be sent out from the district in the coming days. For more, see…

Three Bledsoe County Schools pulled together to help aid in relief to tornado victims in nearby Putnam County, where 19 people were killed by the devastating storms. During their week-long fund raisers, over $1,000 in gift cards and donations were made and several backpacks filled with essential items. A sixth-grade student, Austin Browning, donated all…