Archive for: May, 2006

Lady Vols set to host NCAA Mideast Regional

Lady Vols set to host NCAA Mideast Regional

Tennessee will attempt to defend its 2005 team title att Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium The 15th-ranked University of Tennessee women will attempt defense of their 2005 region title this weekend, as the Lady Vols join the UT men in playing...

 

FISH TALK

Fishing is fair this week on Douglas news@theheraldnewspapers.com Fishing has been fair on Douglas this week, but anglers seem to be having the best luck catching fish along points. With the water temperature in the morning a cool 63 degrees,...

 

Bristol Dragway hosts Masters Auto Expo May 26-28

A high-stakes bracket race is on the weekend agenda Car enthusiasts will be in for a treat as the Masters Auto Expo, presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, visits Bristol Dragway Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28. The Expo has something for everyone...

 

Noochie knocks out Smokies 7-4

Former player Varner finishes 3-for-4 with 5 RBI in Chattanooga victory Former Tennessee Smokies player Noochie Varner extracted a small amount of revenge on his former teammates on Wednesday night, powering the Chattanooga Lookouts to a 7-4...

 

Griffith named to academic All-District First Team

Griffith named to academic All-District First Team

Last season, junior was named to the All-District Second Team University of Tennessee tennis player Blakeley Griffith has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 4 First Team for at-large sports. In the classroom, the junior...

 

Moore making a run at State

Moore making a run at State

Seymour High School junior Stephanie Moore will be vying for a state title in the 3200-meter run late this week when she competes at the BlueCross Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. This is the second consecutive year Moore has qualified for the...

 

ESPN to televise Super Regional softball tournament

ESPN to televise Super Regional softball tournament

The NCAA Super Regional pitting the Tennessee Lady Vols and Michigan Wolverines will be played Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28. ESPN will televise the best-of-three series beginning Saturday at noon ET. Game two is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET with the...

 

NATIONAL NEWS

Tenn. No. 2 in job-competitiveness Tennessee’s business climate as well as the number of new job creation and business expansion projects has prompted Site Selection magazine to give the state a second place ranking on its list of the most...

 

Learning about life from those facing death Doctor shares lessons learned from his patients

If there exists one experience that, throughout history and around the world, binds mankind together, it is death.  Death is something we all must face–no exercise or diet regimen, no medical wonders, no amount of money can avoid it. ...

 

Senate candidates to debate taxes

Republican U.S. Senate candidates Ed Bryant and Van Hilleary will duke it out on-air next week, debating tax issues. Nashville radio talk show host Steve Gill agreed to host the first Town Hall Truth Forum on taxes during his talk show, “Steve...

 

Tigers, it’s time to roar

When the doldrums of winter finally start to melt away, coaches across the country break out the gloves, the bats and of course, the baseballs. Weeks and months of after-school training commences, and students take time after school to perfect...

 

This week with Dolly

news@theheraldnewspapers.com The folks at the Chasing Rainbows museum at Dollywood should clear a couple of spaces in the trophy case, as local gal Dolly Parton extended her lead Tuesday night as the most awarded female artist in country music...

 

LOCAL NEWS

South-Doyle honors fallen alumni Junior ROTC cadets at South-Doyle High School will be dedicating Cherokee Memorial Park tomorrow, in honor of South-Doyle graduates who have given their lives for their country. Three trees that will bear yellow...

 

AARP safe driving classes slated for June

Safety is the buzzword during the month of June for seniors. Those interested in ensuring their safety on the road and receiving tips for safe driving should participate in the upcoming AARP Driver Safety Program scheduled in June. The following...

 

Greenhouse offers spring colors

Greenhouse offers spring colors

Perennial plants a goal for the company next year casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Spring is in the air and residents and businesses are working diligently, sprucing and pruning their yards with all the colors that nature has to offer. For more...

 

Chili Cook-off set for Sunday

Proceeds to benefit Seymour Rotary Club john@theheraldnewspapers.com Does the word “chili” make your stomach grumble, your nose twitch and your mouth water? If so, then bring your appetite (and maybe a big ol’ napkin) to the Tennessee...

 

TDOT stops interstate construction for Memorial Day Weekend

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will stop all interstate construction work this Memorial Day weekend in anticipation of heavy holiday travel. TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely has instructed all of the department’s crews and...

 

RiverStone Resort to double in size

The Pigeon Forge Planning Commission approved the second phase of the RiverStone Resort, which will double the size of the resort, adding 156 condominium units. The resort is near Dollywood Lane in Pigeon Forge, between the Little Pigeon River...

 

Proposed PF development denied

casey@theheraldnewspapers.com Developers looking to build a 38-lot housing complex along a mountaintop near Engle Town Road were turned down for preliminary approval by the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission, despite meeting the minimal preliminary...

 

This weekend: things to do

Once again, The Herald offers a weekly compilation of things to do for the coming weekend. If you have kids or guests to entertain, or if you just need a good excuse to get out of the house this weekend, there’s plenty in store for all ages:...