Archive for: August, 2007

Kodak burglary nets in arrest

According to Sheriff Ron Seals a 30 year old Sevierville man has been arrested and charged with aggravated burglary. On Monday August 27th at app. 9:46 PM SCSD received a call from the area of Piney Rd. in Kodak of glass breaking and a woman...

 

Fair Exhibit Entry Made Easier

Fair Exhibit Entry Made Easier

If you have ever thought of entering jellies, fruits, flowers or any of the other hundreds of things that can be entered and exhibited at the Sevier County Fair, it will be much easier to do so this year. The Sevier County Fair Association has...

 

Seymour man found passed out in parking lot

According to Sevier Co. Sheriff Ron Seals a 23 year old Seymour man was arrested on Tuesday August 28th at app. 3:45AM.Officers were dispatched to the E Z Stop on Chapman Hwy. in Seymour to investigate a subject passed out in a vehicle in the...

 

Smokies end losing streak in big way, win 7-3

The Tennessee Smokies solidified their playoff hopes Mondaywith a convincing 7-3 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts at Smokies Park. The Smokies benefited from a strong outing by pitcher Donnie Veal, and home runs by both Tyler Colvin and Kyle...

 

Sevier County Public Library System Preschool Story Time

  Seymour Branch Library "The Puppet Lady Falls into Reading Story Time Program!" The preschool story time for children will resume at the Seymour Branch Library on Monday, September 10 at 11:00am with a special program featuring...

 

Results from 411 Motor Speedway

Results from 411 Motor Speedway

Late Model Feature: 1) Scott Gardner, Knoxville,Tn. Car #16white 2) Jeff Adkisson, Petros,Tn. Car #1 3) Jason Cardwell, Knoxville,Tn. Car #07 4) Josh Collins, Powel,Tn. Car #63 5) Jeff Hamby, Wartburg,Tn. Car #5black 6) Scott Shelton,...

 

Lady Eagles struggle in tournament

The Seymour volleyball squad finished second in the Silver Division Saturday in the second annual Smoky Mountain Volleyball Tournament held in Blount County. The young Lady Eagles stumbled against bigger, more established squads at the 12-team...

 

Tennessee’s AP Participation and Success Rates Improve

Nashville, TN – Tennessee is outpacing the nation in the increase of students earning superior scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to a report released by The College Board today. The number of scores in the 3-5 range earned...

 

obit

obit

Dennis Ray Berrier, age 52 of Seymour, Tennessee, passed away on August 11, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father: Ray (Pete) Berrier. Surviving are his loving family: mother, Dorris Berrier; sister,...

 

Vols don’t dwell on rare losing seasons

Tennessee’s bounce-back football campaign of 2006, when the Vols finished 9-4 and advanced to the Outback Bowl after missing the postseason the year before with a 5-6 finish, was more than just a return to normalcy for in Big Orange Country....

 

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STAFF HONORED FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL STAFF HONORED FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Several staff members at East Tennessee Children's Hospital are being celebrated for their recent accomplishments. Various departments have employees that have earned recognition in their respective fields for professional development...

 

New Books for the Sevier County Public Library System

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PMI GOLF TOURNAMENT

The East Tennessee Chapter of PMI (Project Management Institute) is hosting a golf tournament on September 14 at Willow Creek Golf Club in Farragut, Tenn., with all proceeds benefiting the Celiac Disease Support Group at Children's Hospital....

 

Drive-In Carhops serving up Sonic to Seymour

Drive-In Carhops serving up Sonic to Seymour

The newest restaurant in Seymour is open and ready to serve. Located on Chapman Highway across from Subway and Dominos, and next to the yet to open Starbucks, SONIC: An American Tradition has positioned themselves in the ever growing Seymour...

 

Seymour School closed again today

Seymour School closed again today

The Seymour Intermediate School is closed again today due to faulty air conditioning equipment. The school was closed last Friday for the same reason. Teachers and staff are expected to go to school and have an In-Service day. More information...

 

Pets for adoption

Pets for adoption

Carl has a face that anyone would love! He's an affectionate little Jack Russell Terrier mix and Carl can be adopted at the Gnatty Branch Animal Shelter Tuesday thru Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Brooke is an 8-week-old domestic short...

 

It’s almost Fair time

It's almost time for the Sevier County Fair. It is set for its 72nd run, September 3-8. The fair means different things to different people and most of us have childhood memories of our visits to the fair. From the rides, food, animal...

 

The History of Knoxville Told Through Historic Photographs

The History of Knoxville Told Through Historic Photographs

From its marble and textile production booms to its place as the hometown of "Big Orange" football and basketball, Knoxville has been an integral part of the fabric of United States' history. The history of the second-oldest city...

 

KSO Will Perform Two Free Community Concerts in September

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present two free concerts in September as a part of an attempt to enhance community involvement.  The first concert, Ruby Tuesday Picnic in the Park, will take place on Thursday, September 6 and will feature...

 

If force and politics don’t succeed in Iraq, bring on the PR “surge”.

By Victor Kamber   First it was "shock and awe". Saddam was toppled – but rampaging insurgents denied Iraqis the stable democratic government promised them. After months of furious fighting, experts agreed a military...