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The South Pittsburg Pirates scored four defensive touchdowns, three of which occurred in the first eight minutes. This resulted in a 49-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and contributed to their Region 3-1A victory. Brandon Goldsmith returned an interception for 38 yards, Jordan McClendon returned another interception for 28 yards, Taedyn Bibbs …
South Pittsburg will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The game can be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver104.9.com. Marion County is at home this week against region opponent Bledsoe County in a battle of two ranked teams. Check out the game on Friday at www.theriver104.9.com. Whitwell (2-4, 2-0) is at …
Detectives and Deputies with the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Brockdell Community, uncovering a drug operation that included methamphetamine, marijuana, prescription narcotics, and evidence consistent with the sale and distribution of illegal substances. The search warrant was the result of a narcotics investigation and reflects the Sheriff’s …
Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 4-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 123 points. Record: 4-2. Last week: No. 3 Oliver Springs, 109 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 4 Clay County, 95 points. Record: 5-1. Last week: No. 5 Hampton, 67 points. …
Pikeville Police Department is urging our community to take action and report instances of teen violence, rather than simply reposting them on social media. We want to spread the word: “̼𝑹̼𝒆̼𝒑̼𝒐̼𝒓̼𝒕̼,̼ 𝑫̼𝒐̼𝒏̼’̼𝒕̼ 𝑹̼𝒆̼𝒑̼𝒐̼𝒔̼𝒕̼”̼ when it comes to these serious issues. By reporting teen violence to the authorities, you could potentially save a life or prevent …
Last week, the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the Sunoco gas station in Pikeville. This action comes after the Sheriff’s Office received multiple complaints regarding illegal tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products obtained by local students. The Tennessee Dangerous Drugs Task Force assisted on scene with testing of multiple THC products inside the store. …
