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Study shows black women not urged to get mammograms Breast cancer remains a leading cause of death for black women, yet many black women don’t get mammograms, which can lead to early detection and treatment. Based on the results of a recent...
michele@theheraldnewspapers.com Living in the Knoxville area it was interesting to read a book set in my hometown area. With its easy reading ways ‘Carved in Bone’ is a book that you can enjoy, especially if you like the ‘meat and potatoes’...
news@theheraldnewspapers.com In 2004 the Tennessee Legislature passed the Workers Compensation Reform Act with the leadership of Governor Phil Bredesen and the teamwork of several state departments including the Tennessee Department of Labor...
Jarrod Damon Ivey, age 21, passed away January 4, 2006 in Lake Arrowhead California. Damon was a talented and loving young man who was a gifted artist and musician. A Memorial celebration of Damon’s life was held in Lake Arrowhead where hundreds...
• Police responded to a report of a suspicious person on Jasmine Trail, just after midnight on Friday, Jan. 20. • An ambulance was requested on South Boulevard Way at 2:54 a.m. • A bus driver called to report a suspicious vehicle on High...
Local choral group convenes The Sevier County Choral Society is in rehearsal again, now on the second floor in the new addition to the First United Methodist Church, Sevierville, located on the corner of the Parkway and Cedar Street (214 Cedar...
With three jackpot winners in less than two weeks, the Tennessee Lottery’s Lotto 5 game is generating excitement throughout the state! A player who purchased a Lotto 5 ticket in Knoxville is the third jackpot winner for that game in less than...
The Baptist Sleep Institute has opened a third location in Sevierville at 325 Wears Valley Road, offering the same full-service, accredited care patients have enjoyed for years at Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee and Baptist Hospital West. Dr....
kevin@theheraldnewspapers.com Knoxville is home to a very talented and uniquely mature 8-year-old named Montana Smith, who has already accomplished musically more than kids twice her age. Showing interest in music at the young age of 4-years-old,...
casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Area residents, including some local VIPs, will be “freezin’ for a reason,” plunging into the icy winter waters of the Pigeon Forge Community Center outdoor pool. Pigeon Forge’s third annual “Groundhog...
Throughout the month of February, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center is offering HeartScore & More screenings for a comprehensive risk assessment and unique look inside the heart. “We encourage you to schedule a HeartScore & More...
Sevier’s remains unchanged Sevier County’s Unemployment rate remained unchanged between November and December, staying steady at 5.1 percent. In a report released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce, county non-seasonally...
The East Tennessee Economic Development Agency (ETEDA) announced Thursday that Mintha Roach, president and CEO of Knoxville Utilities Board, will now head the group’s board of directors. Also, Larry Mauldin, chair and CEO of SunTrust Bank,...
news@theheraldnewspapers.com Pigeon Forge city officials are discussing changes to the city’s sign regulations that, if passed, would allow for larger significantly electronic signs fronting businesses in the city. According to Community Development...
The King’s Academy student, Cheyenne England, wins prize casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Sevier County’s 20th annual Spelling Bee was held at Sevierville Middle School in January with two students from each of the county’s elementary and...
Construction of Dollywood entertainment park’s new Timber Tower™ is progressing on schedule with plans to unveil the ride April 1. Timber Tower is the first and only ride of its kind in North America. Timber Tower’s footing and foundation...
• Blair, John Wayne: aggravated burglary, theft of property – $1,000 – $10,000. • Cate, Gary Lynn: stalking, possession of schedule II controlled substance, unlawful possession of a weapon. • Cooper, Lloyd Edgar: three counts of...
UT Health Science to develop disaster plan In the wake of a natural disaster with the scope of Hurricane Katrina, University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) students are taking a unique approach to preparing for disasters that may...
Jett Williams and Hank Williams Jr. ruled sole owners of Hank Williams Sr’s performances on ‘mother’s best’ radio shows In an opinion entered on Friday, January 20, 2006, the Court of Appeals for Middle Division of Tennessee unanimously...
Waterway runs through Sevier County The Knox County Department of Parks and Recreation was honored as a recipient of the 2005 Champions of Water Trails, by the American Canoe Association. This nationwide award is given to areas that provide...
