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Coming from a non-swimmer the thought of strapping a bunch of heavy weights around my waist and jumping into the water doesn’t sound like what I would call FUN. But to many, that is exactly what it is. Diving is an encounter that few people...
“It’s kind of scary,” said Shane Hood of the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. “When you start to feel the heat coming through the protective clothing, your mind begins telling you, ‘This isn’t right.’” The heat he was referring...
“Bad Boys II” has opened up to mostly terrible reviews across the country. I’ll admit that I expected to hate the film, put off by its 144-minute length. I’ve never liked Will Smith all that much, and I have never been a fan of the...
If you feel the blood calling, have that desire to have a pub experience, then it’s time to head up to Glades Road in Gatlinburg and stop in at The Fox & Parrot Tavern. Brian Papworth owns the local establishment that offers a wide variety...
Fun Buggies are not exotic flamenco-dancing mosquitoes! They are the latest fun-machine to hit the Pigeon Forge Parkway. Fun Buggies are small electric autos that make driving in Pigeon Forge traffic almost fun. Driving in traffic is, generally,...
Does going to the movies, riding go-carts, or laser tag sound a little too familiar to you? Sometimes it seems like at our age the activity options are somewhat limited. You would think that in an area of such tourist attraction there would...
In spite of a desperate rescue attempt, a sixteen month old baby was killed when the vehicle she and her mother were riding in plunged into the river at the end of Pollard Rd. in Kodak Saturday night, during a highspeed chase with Deputy Blaine...
Do you work at a school, non-profit hospital, religious organization or other non-profit group? If so, you may be participating in a 403(b) retirement plan. You’ve always gotten a lot of key benefits from your 403(b) — and now it offers...
Sevierville attorney appointed to Lottery Board Last week, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed local attorney Jim Ripley to the first Lottery Board in Tennessee history. “I am very, very pleased and honored the Governor chose me for this...
The Martial Arts University and activity center at 415 Maryville Hwy, offers many classes and activities to the public- some of them free. The school, which was founded by Shihan Michael Garner, a 7th degree black belt in Karate and Jujitsu,...
A new water treatment plant in Pigeon Forge that was completed under budget and ahead of schedule is being recognized with a Tennessee Municipal League (TML) Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Works. As a premiere tourist destination...
Gatlinburg looks to issue $15 million in construction bonds The talk of the new debt authorization dominated the busy agenda of the Gatlinburg City Commission meeting Tuesday night. The meeting was preceded by a debt workshop for the commissioners....
Administrators of Maryville College have announced the Dean’s List for the Spring 2003 semester, and nine students from Seymour were among those meeting requirements for the academic distinction. Qualification for the Dean’s List includes...
The Sevier County Rescue Squad Explorer Club offers an opportunity for young people ages fourteen to twenty-one to experience what it’s like to work on the Rescue Squad. “Our goal is to prepare them for a future in EMS or Rescue and to let...
County Commissioner Bill Oakes and a group of Seymour residents headed north aboard the cruise ship Dawn Princess to escape the heat and enjoy the scenery of beautiful Alaska. Arriving in Anchorage by plane on June 9, a motor coach took them...
“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors One of my favorite stories while growing...
“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors Howard Leach, President Bush’s ambassador...
“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors What the President said during his State...
Just wanted to say “Thanks” for the great article you wrote about “Cobblers…More Than Just Desserts” in your weekly newspaper, dated June 18th to June 24th, 2003. We’ve had a lot of positive response from it and for that we are very...
SHS goes 3-3 in Cumberland passing camp The Seymour Eagles ended the high school dead period and took off for Cumberland College in Kentucky last Thursday. The 23 Eagles who went spent a few nights of practice before participating in Cumberland’s...
