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The recent UFO sightings near Stephenville, Texas have caused quite a stir. My interest was piqued when I heard that there was going to be a UFO meeting in the near by town of Dublin. On a whim I suggested to my family that we go....
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported a slight increase in the number of visitors to the Smokies in Calendar Year 2007 when compared to 2006 travel. During a year that marked one of the worst droughts on record, a total...
What may I eat? What do I look for on a food label? How can I take control of my diabetes? Perhaps these are questions you or a loved one has asked. Perhaps you are really struggling about how to live daily managing diabetes. ...
PORTAGE – Ripon College was the host again this year to The Wisconsin American Legion’s Oratorical Contest. Students from across the State competed in this Constitutional Speech contest on Saturday, February 9th. Contestants...
A group is putting together a launch team for a new church in Seymour! The group figures that Seymour is a growing community, 27,000 plus with NO contemporary church. The group announced in a local internet website that they want to love...
February 11, 2008 — Firefighters were honored today with passage of a resolution in the Tennessee State Senate marking February 11 as “Fire Fighters Memorial Day.” The resolution, sponsored by Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey,...
The Sevierville Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting registration for the Spring Extreme Program beginning February 25. This is a five-day program during Sevier County School System’s spring break, March 24 – 28. ...
James rescues injured and orphaned wildlife. He and his wife Cyndi operate an 80 acre wildlife refuge where they rehabilitate rescued wild animals until they are ready to be released back to the wild. Animals too handicapped to be released...
In the month of January, the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department had a total of 151 calls. The calls were in the following categories as provided by the SVFD: Emergency Medical Services 78 Motor Vehicle Accidents 21...
If you care about kids and can spare a little time for fun, then Bowl for Kids’ Sake is right up your alley! Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee (BBBS) will hold its’ 26th annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake this April at three...
Get ready to get your groove on when the USA Dace 2008 North Central Regional Championships come to Knoxville's Downtown Marriott, Feb. 8 – 10. The competition, presented by the USA Dance Greater Knoxville Chapter, is an excellent...
Back more years than I care to admit, I was chosen King of Hearts for our fifth-grade Valentine’s Day celebration. Not that I was such a heartthrob. Actually the teacher rated us children for several weeks on personal hygiene....
The Volunteer State Auto Club and Main Street: Greeneville have teamed up to present the "Wheels of Time" car show in Greeneville from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Feb. 23 and noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 24. The event will...
The Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has scheduled two Shoplifting Prevention classes and Business Watch Program presentations on Thursday, February 28, 2008, at the Sevierville Civic Center. SPD Sgt. Rebecca Cowan and Sgt. Matt Ayers...
Western Carolina women’s basketball player Brooke Johnson was named to the second team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III team as released by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Johnson, a 6-4 junior...
Business tax collections offset a drop in sales tax collections for January in Tennessee. State Finance & Administration Commissioner Dave Goetz today reported that overall January revenues were nearly $1.1 billion and $110,000 less...
Two individuals met in an unusual way, became friends and opened a bicycle shop in Seymour. The Smoky Mountain Bike Shop is located in the Seymour Hardware location on Chapman Highway. Wayne Burnette moved to Seymour from North Carolina...
After 23 years at the Seymour Hardware, Ron French is saying good bye to all his friends and customers. The store is closing due to the pressures that Home Depot and Lowe’s has placed in the independent Ace Hardware Store, which has...
Despite an inspired fourth-quarter rally, the Seymour Lady Eagles fell short in the championship game of the Sevier County Large School Middle School Tournament played at Seymour Middle School last Saturday. In four meetings this season, the...
