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Q: A lot of people in my family died from cancer. What should I avoid so that I don’t get cancer too? A: You can’t change your family history, but you can protect yourself by staying away from known risk factors whenever you can. • Tobacco¬Don’t...
casey@theheraldnewspapers.com In an effort to provide some relief to the chaotic conditions in the post-Katrina Gulf-Coast region, Seymour Primary School has adopted an elementary school in Slidell, La. and has collected scores of supplies that...
Governor Bredesen today announced 11 appointments to the Governor’s Task Force on DUI Laws in Tennessee. Bredesen signed Executive Order No. 34 on March 6 establishing the task force, charging its members with conducting a comprehensive review...
If you know who is taking down, destroying or any way damaging political signs in Sevier County you could receive $500.00. Several political signs have been stolen, or damaged by unknown individuals during the last month. “I guess some people...
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School will be hosting its 40th Annual Academic Field Day next week pitting students from across the county in a battle of knowledge. Representative seventh and eighth graders from each school will participate in the event...
Sheriff Bruce Montgomery chats with voters at his campaign party at Bob’s Mountaineer Restaurant in Seymour Thursday evening. Candidates from around county are getting out and meeting with voters. Several schools and other organizations are...
michele@theheraldnewspapers.com Heather Bryant of 555 Thomas Circle in Seymour had just left her home about 10 minutes earlier to go to the bank when she received a call that her home was on fire. Heather’s husband, Dave, was also notified...
casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Officers with the Sevierville Police Department will be manning the traffic light at the Malfunction Junction intersection during peak traffic times to help traffic flow while Main Street is down to three lanes. SPD...
Notes from Tennessee’s 75-63 Elite Eight loss to North Carolina The Tennessee Lady Vols headed back to Knoxville Tuesday night instead of to their sixth consecutive Final Four. The North Carolina Lady Tar Heels, led by 5-foot-6 point guard...
Eagles will enjoy five home games in brand new stadium in ‘06 Five home games in the new Burke-Tarr Stadium highlight the 2006 Carson-Newman Eagles football schedule which was released Wednesday by the Athletic Department. The Eagles will...
Vols return in good form after spring break Tennessee’s busy fourth week of spring practice began Tuesday after an 11-day layoff for spring break. But despite the respite, head coach Phillip Fulmer seemed pleased with the Vols’ effort during...
Seymour evens district record with win over Lady Falcons A 12 strikeout performance from junior hurler Chere’ Monday helped stave off any potential Fulton rallies and paved the way to an 8-2 Seymour Lady Eagles victory over the Lady Falcons...
Lions battle for a tie with county rival–again It was a tall-task to begin with for the 1-4 Sevier County Smoky Bears’ soccer team. The Bears traveled to West Knoxville Tuesday night to face undefeated, state power, District 4-AAA foe...
Caring for an elderly relative is oftentimes a thankless job. Whether your relative is suffering from Alzheimer’s or the damaging effects of stroke or another debilitating disease, caring for an aging family member can be a trying experience...
Dear Editor: I think we all need to reflect hard upon the choice we will all make in choosing our next District Attorney General for the 4th Judicial District (Sevier, Grainger, Jefferson and Cocke counties). For certain, we need a person...
TVA names new Vice President of Nuclear Support Preston Swafford, senior vice president of Exelon Energy Delivery Technical Services, will join TVA Nuclear as senior vice president of Nuclear Support. TVA Nuclear named Swafford to the new position...
In August 2005 the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepared and distributed for public input an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) management strategies for reducing the insect’s impact on forest resources. ...
Virginia JoAnn Graves Stanton, 70, of Seymour passed away Sunday March 26, 2006. Survivors: Husband; Lee Edward Stanton Son; Keith Lee Stanton Funeral service and interment were private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sevier County...
Dolly Parade approved by planners The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission gave approval for the 21st annual Dolly Parade at their meeting Tuesday night. The theme of this year’s parade is “Dolly’s Smoky Mountain Adventure.” “We’ve...
Registration begins on Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Pigeon Forge Community Center Grades K-6th Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm: $70 7:30 am – 5:30 pm: $80 There is a $20 per week non-refundable pre-registration fee due at registration...
