Pikeville/Bledsoe news
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 4 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on …
The Chattanooga Prep Sentinels (2-3) outgained the Marion County Warriors (4-1) 316-131 in total yards for the non-region 18-6 win. The loss snapped Marion’s eight-game winning streak dating back to last season. The Warriors entered their Homecoming game ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and is the reigning state champion. Ashton Martin scored on an …
The Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) has awarded $5 million in grant funding to 125 senior centers in Tennessee. Grantees will receive one-time funding to support senior centers across all three regions. These centers provide older adults with access to programming, health and wellness resources, and social connections. The DDA will distribute grant funding …
Class 2A’s Marion County, the TSWA #1 Class 2A team (4-0), hosts Chattanooga Prep. You can hear the Warriors’ game at www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (2-2), ranked 8th in Class 3A, will be at home against the (3-1) Cascade Champions. The Indians game will be broadcast on Country Roads 93.3. South Pittsburg (2-1), the state’s Class 1A …
SCAM ALERT: Fake FedEx Delivery Messages Law enforcement officials are warning citizens about a new scam circulating in the state. Victims are receiving text messages or emails that appear to be from FedEx® Ground, claiming a package delivery attempt was made and asking you to reschedule using a suspicious link. Example of the message: “We …
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association and USA Today Network announced football rankings after Week 4 on Monday. Top 10 teams in each of the six Division I classifications and Top 5 in three Division II classes were selected by TSWA members and USA Today writers with first-place votes in parentheses and total points based on …
Marion County Warriors beat Sequatchie County 16-0, with Quincy Mills adding two interceptions for a season total of five. Mills returned one interception 33 yards for a touchdown, helping hold Sequatchie to just 155 total yards after they had previously averaged over 200 passing yards per game. Class 2A’s Marion County (4-0) hosts Chattanooga Prep …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [156.4-160.2] from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing:Â The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing …
Residents and businesses in several Tennessee counties impacted by the August 12 flooding can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. On August 29, the U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties. Small businesses and private nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair …
On September 4, 2025, at approximately 7 PM, Pikeville Police Officer Matt Brock was alerted by three juveniles on Main Street that an unknown male had brandished an AR-style gun at them near the McDonald’s. The juveniles pointed out that a vehicle traveling south on Main Street was involved in the incident. Officer Brock followed …
