Archive for: November, 2005

Cherokee announces new product

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Bottle Water Enterprise announced this week the addition of a new 8 ounce package. The new product line is in response to a growing demand for the award winning water. The smaller size will reduce waste and makes...

 

LOCAL NEWS

Two robberies, one gunshot victim A store clerk at a Knoxville convenience store was shot Sunday night in a robbery at the Tazewell Pike store. The robbery occurred at a Breadbox convenience store just a few hours before a man with similar a...

 

PF auctions seized vehicles

casey@theheraldnewspapers.com The City of Pigeon Forge will be holding an auction of its seized cars and trucks and also of some its city vehicles on Thursday, December 8. A total of 38 seized vehicles, seven city vehicles and several bicycles...

 

Parton named Tennessee Reading Teacher of the Year for 2005-2006

Parton named Tennessee Reading Teacher of the Year for 2005-2006

news@theheraldnewspapers.com The Tennessee Reading Association held its 32nd Annual Conference on November 13-15, 2006 at the Cool Springs Embassy Suites just outside Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessee Reading Association named Angela Parton,...

 

Having what it takes to rescue in wilderness situations

A young girl hiking with friends in the mountains hikes a little ahead of her group and at Ramsey Cascades can’t resist the temptation to look down the cascades from above. She slips and falls. The 50 foot fall kills the young lady. A life...

 

Sev. Church hosts live nativity scene

news@theheraldnewspapers.com A Sevierville church will be holding its 15th annual Live Nativity Scene beginning Thursday, December 8. The Evergreen Presbyterian Church nativity scene will feature more than 50 live actors with period sets and...

 

PF Subway robbed at gunpoint

news@theheraldnewspapers.com The Subway Restaurant on Wears Valley Road in Pigeon Forge was robbed at gunpoint on Monday, according to a press release from the Pigeon Forge Police Department. A lone gunman entered the restaurant at approximately...

 

PF bracing for major developments

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Pigeon Forge City Officials are preparing for major development activity surrounding the former Jake Thomas Farm and have hired an engineering team to study the impact and to make recommendations for accommodating...

 

Local daycare puts children first

Local daycare puts children first

michele@theheraldnewspapers.com “It’s what I’ve always wanted to do,” stated Stacey Dockins as she talked about her new daycare center which opened in April in Seymour. Located at 213 Phoenix Court the center has a capacity for about...

 

Using horses as therapy

Using horses as therapy

casey@theheraldnewspapers.com The English Mountain Retreat (EMR) offers a spiritually based rehabilitation facility for recovering alcohol and drug addicts in a serene mountain setting. English Mountain Retreat Executive Director, David Eddleman,...

 

INTAKE REPORTS – Sevier County

• Alexander Darnell Brice, 23, Greenville, was arrested for capias GSC misdemeanor. He is being held with no bond. • Ursula Dawn Seaton, 25, Sevierville, was arrested for DUI. She is being held with no bond. • Ernest Dewayne McMahan, 19,...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Sevierville

• Damages were reported from an accident that took place on Love Rd. and the vehicle was pulled. • Theft was the reason for officers to arrive at 1733 Hwy. 441 and a report was filed. • 325 West Main St. was the location of an accident...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Pigeon Forge

• Police were called to investigate a suspicious person on Middle Creek Rd. • Damages were reported from an accident that happened on Parkway and a report was filed. • Injuries were the result of an accident that happened on Waldens Creek...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – Sevier County

Units were called to Daxa Way to investigate a report of a structure fire on 11/23 around 3:49 a.m. No injuries were reported from an accident that took place on Douglas Dam Rd. at 8:20 a.m. An act of vandalism was reported from Lonesome...

 

The community as family

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Family is defined as; “a group of persons of common ancestry, or a group of people united by certain convictions or a common affiliation.” Community is defined as; “people with common interests living in a...

 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor and residents of Seymour, How many of you came here with the intention that someday you would be living in a town that one day could rival Farragut? How many of you were excited about the possibility that you could someday face...

 

O Negative Type Blood needed

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is in need for type O negative blood. O negative donors are asked to please visit the donor center located at 1601 Ailor Avenue or stop by a community blood drive in your area. For a complete blood drive schedule...

 

Mrs. Sevier County to hold benefit dance

Tammy Walker, 2005 Mrs. Sevier County, has organized a benefit dance on Saturday, December 10 to support the Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains. The family friendly dance will be from 7:30 – 11:00 pm at the Sevierville branch of the...

 

Local schools honored at the State Conference

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Three of the school’s work very hard every year to have 100% memberships in the Reading Association. Sevierville Primary led as Brook Blair reached over 100%, while Seymour Primary and Pigeon Forge Primary, led...

 

SPD receives CALEA reaccreditation

SPD receives CALEA reaccreditation

The City of Sevierville Police Department (SPD) was reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), at an awards ceremony in Nashville on Saturday, November 19, 2005. A team of assessors from CALEA...