Archive for: November, 2005

Governor praises Imagination Library

82 of 95 counties now participating casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Governor Phil Bredesen praised the child literacy program started by Dolly Parton and said that he hopes that the program will eventually spread to even more Tennessee counties. “This...

 

Food City celebrates 50th

Food City celebrates 50th

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Food City recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary of the first retail store opened by Jack C. Smith, Food City founder and chairman of the board. “As luck would have it, my mother sent me to the store for her...

 

How to be a healthy vegetarian

People become vegetarians for an array of reasons. Some are against the use of animals for food. Some do it to lose weight. Some cite health reasons, as studies show vegetarianism can prevent some types of cancer, high blood pressure and heart...

 

Adolescent Health Issues

To be discussed at December 13 Doctor’s Corner “Adolescent Health Issues” is the Tuesday, December 13, topic of Doctor’s Corner, a free series of informal educational talks sponsored by East Tennessee Medical Group. Leading the discussion...

 

Squeeze more sweat into your day

Millions of working moms are up every day before sunrise, packing lunches, settling sibling squabbles, and reviewing homework assignments – all while trying to get themselves ready for work. They shuttle the kids off to school, and head...

 

UT’s Clark announces three additions

A highly-touted sprinter from New York and a pair of decorated distance runners from Florida, all three of them prep All-Americans, have returned letters of intent during the fall signing period to join the Lady Vols, University of Tennessee...

 

Seivers joins SEC Legends

Former Tennessee wide receiver Larry Seivers represents the Vols at this weekend’s SEC Championship Game in Atlanta as one of 12 Alltel SEC Football Legends. A Clinton native, Seivers developed into a Tennessee fan favorite from 1974-76 because...

 

Warren, Seivers win state award

Warren, Seivers win state award

Only two of nine area finalists honored as Mr. Football The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association announced its annual American General Mr. Football winners Monday for the 2005 high school football season. Alcoa tight end/defensive...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Pigeon Forge

• Officers were called to investigate a report of a suspicious person at 3346 Parkway. • Wears Valley Rd. was the location given about a suspicious person. • Eagle Ridge was the scene of break in which officers investigated and filed a...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Sevierville

• Burglary was the reason for officers to respond to a call on Middle Creek Rd. and a report was filed. • Damages were the result of an accident that happened at 1414 Hwy. 441 and a report was filed. • Theft was the reason for officers...

 

INTAKE REPORTS – Sevier County

• Victoria Jean Norton, 41, Sioux Ave, IA., was charged with public intoxication. She was released on $250 bond. • Camelia Leann Elliott, 29, Newport, was brought in for safekeeping. • Dustin Patrick Turner, 19, Nolansville, was arrested...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Sevier County

No injuries were reported from an accident that happened at the intersection of Millican Grove Rd. and Powders Station Rd. around 8:12 a.m. on 11/28. Jones Cove Rd. was the scene of an accident that had no reported injuries at 9:02 a.m. Police...

 

OBITUARY

Patricia pat Henson, age 66, of Seymour, beloved wife, devoted mother, loving sister and friend of all who knew her, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2005. Pat will be forever missed and remembered as she finds her new home in Heaven along...

 

Think you’re prepared? Guess again!

By Patty Wazick news@theheraldnewspapers.com Just received an email from a friend of mine who lives in Hollywood, Florida which is near Miami. He thought he was prepared for the hurricane season but he had his eyes opened when hurricane WILMA...

 

Chris Cagle gambles for a good cause

Country music star helps raise money for T.J. Martell Foundation Capitol Recording artist, Chris Cagle, made it to the final round Sunday during the T.J. Martell Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament held in New York. The event began with over...

 

Hot news for Sevier real estate

Smoky Mountain area real estate agents saw 42 percent more sales in 2005, as compared to last year. Colonial Real Estate, Inc. discussed Sevier County real estate statistics, some of the company’s featured property listings and messages of...

 

The Arts & Culture Alliance presents 36 ABC grants for 2006

The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville awarded 36 Arts Build Communities grants for art projects from non-profit organizations located within the following eleven East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon,...

 

Governor announces grants for StormVictims

Storm victims in Henry, Montgomery and Adjacent counties may be eligible for low-interest loans Governor Phil Bredesen announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted his request for a disaster declaration for Henry...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

Hunter attacked after shooting a bear A Pennsylvania bear hunter was bitten by a large black bear after having shot the bear four times. Forty-Seven-year-old Samuel H. Beauchamp was hunting in the Rothrock State Forest near Cassville, Penn....

 

Course on business etiquette

Just how important is correct business etiquette in today’s work environment? What do others expect of you as the host of a business luncheon or dinner? Laura Barron will lead a workshop on these topics on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to noon,...