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Living a life out of the trunk of my Lincoln, I see there might be a better existence than a gypsy with no magic ball. Yet, if Bonnaroo was every weekend, then you’re good to go for whatever. I know what happy-go-lucky is because you’re...
Nixon-era report predicted today’s situation Nearly 30 years ago, a presidential task force raised red flags about the dangers of “dirty bombs” and commercial jetliners falling into the hands of terrorists. Decades before the Nine-Eleven...
Chain announces lineup of educational premiums slated for 2005 Furthering its commitment to enriching the lives of children, Atlanta-based restaurant chain Chick-fil-A has announced a series of educational, character-building premiums that...
Broadway in Knoxville is proud to announce that the Broadway smash, Miss Saigon, will come to Knoxville as Broadway in Knoxville host its second show in a series of four classic Broadway hits. Miss Saigon will perform at the Knoxville Civic...
• Make sure the student gets a good night’s sleep and is in school the day of the test. • A good breakfast and a word of encouragement from parents is essential. • Any feelings of test anxiety from students should be addressed...
The Gatlinburg Municipal/Regional Planning Commission met Thursday, January 20 to discuss area building plans. The following items were reviewed and discussed and approved by the Commission: A minor subdivision, Tax Map 117J, Group B, Parcels...
Fifth and eighth graders prepare for examination The countdown is upon the students of Sevier County. They have one week until the big, statewide writing test. All fifth and eighth graders will be given a state mandated writing assessment on...
Ober Gatlinburg reopens after heat wave The winter blast is putting a smile on the face of area ski lovers and hopefully will put some green into the wallets of ski slope operators. Ober Gatlinburg began making snow again on Sunday after six...
Senator Raymond Finney (R-Maryville) has proposed a shift in tactics in the War on Meth. Senator Finney is proposing legislation in Senate Bill 53 to address the growing problems of the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine and to finance...
A cultural icon passed away Sunday. Johnny Carson embodied late night television to many people. Ed McMahan, his announcer would cry, “Heeeeerrreeee’s Johnny!”, and all of America knew they were in for some real fun. Who could forget the...
Chili Cheese Burgers Yield: 6 servings 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef 1/4 c Onion; Finely Chopped, 1sm. 1 ts Chili Powder 1 ts Worcestershire Sauce 3/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Garlic Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 1/4 ts Red Pepper Sauce 6 ea Cheddar Cheese Slices, 2 X 2-inches 2...
Do you ever wonder where your tax money goes? Sevier County Trustee Jettie Clabo has the answer. According to Clabo, 9.5 percent of every sales dollar is collected for sales tax. The State of Tennessee keeps 7 percent of that amount. The remaining...
Packets now available Kindergarten registration for the 2005-2006 school year in the Sevier County Schools will be held on March 18, 2005. As part of the Education Improvement Act of 1992, a kindergarten experience is mandatory in the State...
The City of Sevierville Board of Mayor & Aldermen will meet today, January 24, at 7 p.m.. at the Sevierville Civic Hall.Part of the agenda is to discuss the recent Workshop held with Public Building Authority.Open for public forum is the...
Frist, Alexander applaud grant funding to aid Tennessee Fire Departments U.S. Senators Bill Frist (R-TN) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for awarding a $120,137 grant to the Sevierville Fire Department,...
Winter came to Sevier County in earnest Saturday evening as snow descended on area roads, causing fender benders and forcing many to alter their evening plans. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weatherman Mike Propst, in...
Don’t get me started on referees! There has been much written recently about bad officiating calls in the Tennessee-South Carolina men’s basketball game last Saturday. Vol coach Buzz Peterson has talked to the SEC office regarding the game....
Senior 800-Meter Runner Also Claims Lady Vol Athlete of the Week Distinction University of Tennessee 800-meter standout Nicole Cook has been named the Southeastern Conference Women’s Track & Field Running Event Athlete of the Week, the...
Carson-Newman College officials announced today an ambitious plan to open the 2005 football season in a brand-new Burke-Tarr Stadium. A smiling President Dr. James Netherton said the best news about the project is that it will be paid for “thanks...
Law enforcement agencies from across Tennessee are on the lookout for two armed men who allegedly assaulted a Monroe County woman, while pretending to be police officers. Police say the woman doesn’t want her identity revealed. They say she...
