Pikeville/Bledsoe news
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than before the war began. …
Tennessee gas prices rose an additional 31 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.34 which is 82 cents more expensive than one month ago and 63 cents more than one year ago. Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 25 …
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a threatening social media post directed toward Pikeville Elementary School in Pikeville, Tennessee. Detectives quickly identified the individual responsible for the post and made contact as part of the investigation. The post has since been removed from social media. As a result of …
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has revealed questionable financial activity involving the executive director of Skills Training and Rehabilitation Services Incorporated (STARS, Inc.), a nonprofit organization located in Pikeville, Tennessee, that provides residential and vocational services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Investigators determined the executive director submitted fabricated invoices that resulted …
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …
Following the recent ice and snow events in the southeast, several electric companies are seeking assistance to restore power for their customers. Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative is providing support to Middle Tennessee Electric, deploying a team of SVEC line workers on Monday afternoon to Nashville and surrounding areas to assist with ongoing power outages. The …
Youth Villages, a nonprofit supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges, is seeking more foster parents in Polk, Grundy, and Bledsoe. Their Chattanooga office serves 12 regional counties and has helped over 196,000 young people in Tennessee. The agency will host virtual information sessions in January for families to learn about fostering and address common …
