Archive for: March, 2006

SPD building adds space

SPD building adds space

casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Work has begun to renovate and add-on to the Sevierville Police Department, mostly to provide extra room for training exercises, according to SPD Chief Don Myers. “We’ve needed the space for years,” said...

 

Bureaucracy, opposition slow zoning to FOWV’s discontent

Waters defends his efforts, offers optimism casey@theheraldnewspapers.com “We are trying to balance individual property rights, which are an inherent right in this country, with regulations to protect and conserve,” said Larry Waters, in...

 

Man arrested in stabbing incident

Sevierville Police Department (SPD) officers responded to a reported stabbing at 226 East Main Street, a private residence, at approximately 5:00PM today, Sunday April 2, 2006. Officers found the alleged adult stabbing victim outside, at the...

 

JBC has chosen new president

JBC has chosen new president

The trustees of Johnson Bible College have unanimously selected Dr. Gary E. Weedman as JBC’s president-elect. When he succeeds David Eubanks on July 1, 2007, he will become only the 6th president in the College’s 114-year history. Dr. Weedman...

 

City adds to new scoreboards

City adds to new scoreboards

The City of Pigeon Forge celebrated the addition of two new scoreboards on Thursday, which were donated by the Pigeon Forge Lions Club. The ceremony took place on Field #4 at City Park. … read the rest of the story by Subscribing...

 

SPD building adds space

SPD building adds space

casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Work has begun to renovate and add-on to the Sevierville Police Department, mostly to provide extra room for training exercises, according to SPD Chief Don Myers. “We’ve needed the space for years,” said...

 

Tennessee contingent travels to Boston for Final Four events

Although the Tennessee Lady Vol basketball team won’t be making the trip to Boston for the 2006 Final Four, there will still be an Orange presence in “Beantown.” Seniors Tye’sha Fluker and Shanna Zolman will be participating in a number...

 

UT unveils plans for new game day RV park

Parking area will consist of 140,000 square feet of paved surface to accommodate at many as 50 RVs The University of Tennessee announced plans Thursday for a new Game Day RV Park. The RV park will be located adjacent to the Regal Soccer Stadium...

 

Josey earns All-State honors

Josey earns All-State honors

Future Vol Chism makes Class AA All-State squad news@theheraldnewspapers.com The King’s Academy senior forward Carl Josey is the lone county basketball player to be named to the 2005-06 Tennessee Sports Writers All-State Team. The 6-foot-5...

 

Lady Eagles drop one to Alcoa

Lady Eagles drop one to Alcoa

Lady Eagles making the mental adjustments The youthful Seymour softball team succumbed to the veteran Alcoa Lady Tornadoes in a 5-0 loss Wednesday night. An excellent pitching match-up was on display for the cool spring evening in the picturesque...

 

Busy weekend on the diamond

Busy weekend on the diamond

Eagles to play a pair of games at UT’s Lindsay Nelson Stadium news@theheraldnewspapers.com Another busy weekend is on the slate for the county high school baseball clubs. Seymour began play in the very competitive Sports Belle Tournament...

 

This week with Dolly

This week with Dolly

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Very few people in America still work “9 to 5,” but the classic film and song of that name live on and get new life next week with the release of a 25th anniversary DVD special edition of Dolly Parton’s film...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

Winkler makes court appearance Mary Winkler, a Tennessee preacher’s wife accused of murder in the shooting death of her husband made a court appearance yesterday. She will stay in jail without bond and has waived her right to a hearing. The...

 

How to select outstanding plants for your garden

news@theheraldnewspapers.com Planning to purchase some herbs or flowers for your garden or patio?Here are some tips on how to select healthy and vigorous plants. Purchase younger, more succulent plants that are not in bloom. Older plants look...

 

TN County Mayors meet in Nashville for 2006 County Government Day

The Tennessee Association of County Mayors met in Nashville on March 14, 2006, to discuss several items of legislation being considered by the Tennessee General Assembly. Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, 2006 President of the Association, presided...

 

LOCAL NEWS

Hearing for teen There was a court hearing for Kenny Bartley, Jr. 14, yesterday in Campbell County. Bartley is the teen accused of the shooting at the high school in Campbell County last fall. The case is going to a grand jury and if indicted...

 

Sevierville Parks and Recreation Cancel Water Exercise Class

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department announces the cancellation of water exercise classes on Friday, April 14th due to the Good Friday holiday. Water exercise will resume regularly scheduled classes on Monday, April 17th. For more...

 

Sevierville Community Center Gymnasium closed

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department announces the closing of the Sevierville Community Center gymnasium on Thursday, April 6th due to the Covenant Health Check. The gymnasium will reopen for regularly scheduled activities at 3:00pm...

 

Sevierville Community Center Closed for Easter holiday

The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department announces the closing of the Sevierville Community Center on Sunday, April 16th for the Easter Holiday. The Community Center will reopen on Monday, April 17 @ 6:00am for regularly scheduled activities. For...

 

Voter registration deadline tommorow

The deadline to register to vote in time for the May 2 Republican and Democratic Primaries is tomorrow—Friday, March 31. Applications must be handed in to the Election Commission office or post marked by Friday. Forms can be handed-in in person...