Archive for: January, 2007

Two ejected from vehicle

Two ejected from vehicle

Update: Thursday @ 8:45 p.m. As of Thursday evening, Mary Mise, one of the two teenagers in the toyota, was listed in Critical condition. The second teenager, Kayla Green, has been upgraded to stable condition. Two teenagers were ejected...

 

Meachem among competitors in State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge

Meachem among competitors in State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge

Twelve future NFL players who represent the best in college football are showcasing their skills in the ninth annual State Farm College Football All-Star Challenge, taped at Orange Bowl Stadium on Tuesday and airing on ESPN Super Bowl weekend,...

 

No Shoney’s in Seymour

It’s official. Shoney’s has cancelled their plans to open a restaurant in Seymour. “It’s unfortunate, but we were told the bank had decided not to support the plan,” Tony Wright, Pastor of Faith in the Word, told The Herald. The contracts...

 

Safe Routes to School

Years ago it wasn’t uncommon for students to grab some breakfast and lace up their shoes for a brisk walk or bike ride to school each morning. Today, more parents are choosing to drive their children to school in lieu of the early morning...

 

Police Investigate Death of Russellville Man

Sevierville Police Department (SPD) detectives are investigating the death of a Russellville, Tennessee man. 33-year old Jeffrey Mark Carpenter was pronounced dead at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center yesterday afternoon, Sunday, January 21,...

 

Notice of Public Hearing

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct a Tennessee Environmental Evaluation Report (TEER) public hearing on Thursday, January 25, 2007 to discuss the proposed improvements to U.S. 321 (State Route 73) from Buckhorn Road to east...

 

Governor Bredesen takes Oath of Office for second term

Nashville – With First Lady Andrea Conte at his side, Governor Phil Bredesen took the oath of office for a second term as Tennessee’s 48th Governor today. The inauguration ceremony on War Memorial Plaza in front of the State Capitol was...

 

Senator Finney on important committee

State Senator Raymond Finney (R-Blount and Sevier Counties) has received his committee assignments for the One-hundred and Fifth General Assembly (2007 and 2008). His committee assignments are: ** Chairman of the Calendar Committee; ** Secretary...

 

Seven families evicted

Notice to move out within 30 days was delivered January 4, 2007 to the tenants that rent space for their seven mobile homes. The property on Equestrian Circle off of IC King Road was sold by Jim Clackston to brother Darwin G. Clackston. “That...

 

The response is great

Last weekend was a big disappointment for us. We were invited to the Governor’s Inauguration Ball and had to cancel because of the bad weather scare we heard for 4 days prior to the weekend. But I am very pleased with the positive response...

 

Local Scout to Receive Highest Honor

On Sunday, January 28, 2007, Devin Conway of Seymour will receive the highest rank in Boy Scout’s – the rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony will also bestow this honor on Christopher Martin Burgess (also of Seymour). The public is invited...

 

Several Donkey run wild in Seymour

Donkey’s, basketball and people usually aren’t mentioned in the same sentence, except at the annual Seymour Donkey Basketball. “Things went well overall expect the crowds were down a little this year because of other conflicting events,”...

 

Citizens National Bank recently announced the promotion of management.

Angie Taylor has been promoted to Vice President and Director of Human Resources. Taylor began her career at CNB 8 years ago and is a graduate of Tusculum College. She actively participates in fundraising for March of Dimes, Relay for Life...

 

Celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 26th!!!

Celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 26th!!!

James and Patricia Kelly of Gatlinburg, TN will be married 50 years on January 26th, 2007. They were married in Oak Park, IL at Ascension Catholic Church in 1957. Both James and Patricia were born in the Chicago area. James’ parents...

 

AARP calls for 2007 “best employers for workers over 50” applications

NASHVILLE, TN – The application deadline for the annual AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 list is fast approaching. Employers that offer workplace practices and policies that greatly benefit workers aged 50+ are encouraged to apply...

 

4H connections

Now is the time for 4-H members interested in showing horses, cattle and sheep to begin to make plans for spring and summer livestock shows. Opportunities are available for each animal species with a variety of options. Listed below are options...

 

Fun overflows at the Cascades™ in 2007

Visitors to Dollywood’s Splash Country in 2007 enjoy serenity and tranquility with a splash of adventure at The Cascades™, the water park’s new $2.8 million leisure pool. The project represents the largest capital investment in Dollywood’s...

 

Obits

Monica D. Ellis, age 80 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Originally from New Market, England, she married Reece Ellis and moved to Sevier County in 1946. She worked for the Sevier County School Food Service and was a longtime...

 

Gerding Awarded National Award of Merit

Gerding Awarded National Award of Merit

On Tuesday, January 16, the Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains held its 14th Annual. Dinner to celebrate the 2006 Volunteers of the Year and to share the year’s accomplishments with their investors. Among the honorees is Jim...

 

Gatlinburg’s Flood Warning System to be Tested on January 25

GATLINBURG – The City’s Flood Warning System has passed the test to date and is continually being enhanced as part of Gatlinburg’s emergency preparedness plan. “The most recent tests have gone well,” said Chief Greg Patterson of the...