Archive for: January, 2006

LOCAL NEWS

UT prof. earns National Endowment Fellowship A University of Tennessee English professor has earned a fellowship that will allow an in-depth study of the role of character in Greek rhetorical training. Janet M. Atwill has received a $40,000...

 

Commissioner impersonates police

State Representative Judd Matheny (R-Tullahoma) today announced that he has received a series of emails sent to him and the Tennessean falsely accusing him of having an arrest record. The sender’s account name on the emails is Harold Morphew...

 

Citizen’s Police Academy #13

The Morristown Police Department is preparing for its thirteenth (13th) Citizen’s Police Academy Class. The class will start May 2, 2006 and end June 27, 2006. Classes will be held at the Police Department on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. until...

 

Dog missing in Cherokee Hills

A cute little black Pomerainian decided to take an unauthorized hike in the Cherokee Hills subdivision last week Wednesday. She is missing her collar and may be in need of vet care. Her parents, Amber and Travis miss her and would like whoever...

 

CNB Pledges $30,000 to Boys & Girls Club

The Board of Directors at Citizens National Bank is pleased to announce their recent $30,000 pledge to the Boys & Girls Club in Sevier County. The Boys and Girls Club of Sevier County is currently raising funds for the construction of...

 

WEDDING GIVEAWAY

bill@theheraldnewspapers.com Been wondering how to afford your dream wedding? We have the chance of a lifetime to offer you! The Herald Newspapers is promoting its 2nd Annual Wedding Giveaway, with the winners to be announced on Valentine’s...

 

Knox family’s tragedy Inspires strides for safer roads

Casey@theheraldnewspapers.com A Knoxville family has been pushing for tougher restrictions for teen drivers since tragedy struck the young family three years ago when their unborn daughter was critically injured in a car wreck. Chris Maples...

 

New Cracker Barrel in Kodak

Casey@theheraldnewspapers.com As of 6 a.m. Monday morning, Sevier county residents have a brand new Cracker Barrel to take their families for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The new Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is located in the Kodak area at...

 

Groundbreaking ceremony set for Twin Creeks Center

      A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the construction of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s new science laboratory and education facility on Wednesday, February 1, at 1 p.m.   The ceremony for the new Twin Creeks...

 

Celebrity Workout at the Sevierville Community Center

The Sevierville Community Center has scheduled a “Celebrity Workout” aerobics class for 5:30PM on Monday, January 30, 2006. Local radio personalities Jay Adams and Steve Hartford of Mix 105.5 will lead the opening portion of the Step &...

 

Teacher’s Guide brings Anti-Meth Campaign to classrooms

Middle and high school students across the state will learn about the dangers of methamphetamine as part of their regular classroom work thanks to a new Teacher’s Guide produced by the Tennessee Department of Education and the state’s District...

 

Two more candidates

That makes 112 to fill 38 seats Editors note; Each Monday until the primary election date, The Herald will print an update of the candidates. This morning starts a new week for two candidates and 110 others that picked up petitions to run for...

 

LOCAL SPORTS COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Greater Sevierville Little League to conduct registration for the 2006 season Children ages 5 (by July 31) -age 15 (on or before April 30) who live within Sevier County are eligible to enroll to play baseball or softball. Registration is required...

 

Pearl TV offers one-of-a-kind insight

An extraordinary piece of sports television awaits viewers who tune in to this Saturday’s Bruce Pearl TV Show. For last Saturday’s victory over Florida, the Vol Network was granted unlimited access to the Volunteer’s high-energy coach. From...

 

Aaron’s signs on for 2006 season

Aaron’s Pro Challenge Racing Series news@theheraldnewspapers.com Pro Challenge Race Cars and Team United sanctioning Association (TUSA) have announced that Aaron’s Sales and Lease Ownership will be the Title sponsor of the 2006 Aaron’s...

 

Wright Words: College basketball hitting its stride

bill@theheraldnewspapers.com The men’s college basketball season is heating up, and players are dreaming about competing in the NCAA tournament in March. There are no undefeated teams left, with Duke, Florida, and Pittsburg having gone down...

 

Tennessee quartet on Senior Bowl roster

Former Vols try to improve draft stock at 57th annual Senior Bowl Four Tennessee stars — defensive linemen Jesse Mahelona and Parys Haralson and offensive linemen Cody Douglas and Albert Toeaina — are among the 100 top senior NFL...

 

Former walk-on taking on bigger role

Former walk-on taking on bigger role

Playing basketball for Vols is dream-come-true for Smith The play of sophomore guard JaJuan Smith is among the biggest surprises of the surprising 2005-06 Tennessee basketball season. Smith, a former walk-on from Athens, Tennessee, scored 11...

 

Dolly Happenings

Dolly Happenings

news@theheraldnewspapers.com It was a fairly quiet week in the world of Dolly Parton following her 60th birthday last week, but even a quiet week in Dolly-dom would be considered quite busy for most of us regular folks. The biggest news was...

 

Our Christmas Miracle

Our Christmas Miracle

The story of the flash paper michele@theheraldnewspapers.com Who knows what miracles may be awaiting around the next corner? When do you know that something special has happened? Something out of the ordinary. To many, it may be passed off...