Archive for: February, 2005

Duncan receives True Blue Award

The Family Research Council has named Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., (R-Tenn.) a recipient of its 2004 True Blue Award. Only 87 House members received the award, which recognizes a perfect voting record on pro-family issues during the second...

 

Hallerin Hilton Hill to speak at SafeSpace Gala Dinner

Popular radio talk show host, Hallerin Hilton Hill will be the guest speaker at the “Celebrate Survival” Gala Dinner and Silent Auction to be held on March 12, 2005 in Sevierville. Hallerin is the author of the book, The Seven Pillars of...

 

Beer industry has $2.29 billion impact on Tennessee economy

New economic study details jobs, wages and overall economic impact Beer-related businesses, including brewers, wholesalers and retailers, contribute $2.29 billion to the Tennessee economy, according to a new study released yesterday by the National...

 

Ice Bears to broadcast game online

The Knoxville Ice Bears will be broadcasting Saturday, February 25th’s game live via the internet. The Bears will be hosting their rivals, the Fayetteville FireAntz in what has grown to become a fan favorite match up. Dana Barker, who is the...

 

Abbott, Madison share Lady Vol Athlete of the Week honors

Duo both picked up National Athlete of the Week Awards (softball, track & field) A wealth of qualified UT student-athletes made naming a single Lady Vol Athlete of the Week for the period ending on Feb. 16th exceptionally difficult.  Therefore,...

 

Eagles fall to the Tigers

Eagles fall to the Tigers

Disappointing night for varsity players The Seymour Eagles played host to the Pigeon Forge Tigers Tuesday night in what was a certified “barn burner.” Seymour started the period out by taking the lead over Pigeon Forge 5-0 in the first...

 

Pigeon Forge Lady Tigers with an impressive victory

Aggressive playing gets the desired results The Lady Eagles welcomed the Lady Tigers to Seymour High School Tuesday night as the two teams met in what would turn out to be an impressive display from Pigeon Forge. It seemed the Seymour had the...

 

Advice Column: Dear Rose…

Dear Rose, I am so bored with my life. The kids are grown, and my husband is nice, but there has to be more to life than this. My husband doesn’t want me to work, but what shall I do before I go crazy? Wondering wife Dear Wondering, Many women...

 

Focus on the Family: Children learn civility through example set by adults

QUESTION: Can boys and girls be taught to treat each other with respect? That seems like a tough assignment. DR. DOBSON: They certainly can! Young people are naturally more sensitive and empathetic than adults. Their viciousness is a learned...

 

What’s a single to do?

Gatlinburg is the second most popular wedding destination in the United States. Chuck Jones, Singles Director of the Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville, said that though the Smoky Mountains are known to be a romantic location,...

 

Ryans Hopes: Celebrities going to jail? Yippee

I write to you once again. You didn’t think you could get rid of me that easily did you? I couldn’t let all my dedicated readers be saddened and have to wait until Friday for my ramblings. So Michael Jackson is in court again for allegedly...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

NBC reality show boxer “Contender” commits suicide A contestant on NBC reality program “The Contender,” has committed suicide. the death of Najai Turpin, 23, a middleweight boxer from Philadelphia who was known as Nitro, was not related...

 

No valentine can trigger Broken Heart Syndrome

Now that the flowers have all been delivered, and the chocolate candy eaten, we can safely put another Valentine’s Day behind us. Many people, however, had no one special to spend this love-filled holiday with, and even may have suffered from...

 

Frist applauds grant funding to aid TN fire prevention

 U.S. Senators Bill Frist (R-TN) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) applauded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for awarding a $24,141 grant to the City of Knoxville Fire Department under the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP)’s...

 

Charity groups hurt over missing United Way funds

Tens of thousands of dollars in funds reported missing from the former Cocke County United Way has impacted programs and many people in the county. The charitable organization provided money for senior citizens, the disabled, several volunteer...

 

The Tennessee medical 2 step

Medical professionals in East Tennessee, deeply concerned about unnecessary premature deaths of many of their neighbors and friends, decided to put some money where there mouth is. Today is the beginning of a series, called the “Tennessee...

 

TENNESSEE NEWS

Kid Rock arrested for punching DJ at Nashville club Kid Rock was arrested Wednesday in Nashville and charged with punching a DJ at an adult entertainment club. Rock was released after posting a $3,000 bond on a simple assault charge. Christie’s...

 

Arrowmont honors 50 years of service

Fifty years of service to one company is certainly a good reason for celebration, and that is just what Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts did to honor their Business Manager, Nadine Whitted, for her 50th anniversary of employment. On Feb....

 

Loss of $5.1 million possible for Pigeon Forge

New sales tax plans could directly impact the Pigeon Forge city budget if they are enacted by the legislature. Earlene Teaster, Pigeon Forge City Manager, said one tax plan considered by the legislature changes the way sales taxes are collected....

 

A match made in Frog Heaven

A match made in Frog Heaven

Couple marries in Wal-Mart parking lot It’s amazing how a radio station contest can turn into love, but it happened. Misty Kelley was determined to win tickets to the fair so she listened to WIVK Radio for the opportunity. When the radio...