Archive for: November, 2008

Cirque de Chine, a must-see experience

Cirque de Chine, a must-see experience

Few girls begin their evening over 26 feet in the air, but Zhao Xin Ying is not your typical girl. This Asian beauty is a gold metal winning acrobat with Cirque de Chine at the Smoky Mountain Palace in Sevierville and she performs the dangerous...

 

Seymour Man Arrested for Impersonating TBI Agent-

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a subject who was impersonating a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Agent. The subject identified as Robert Marion Kinton, age 58 of 1212...

 

Get A Rick For $60

Boy Scout Troop 585 once again will be selling firewood this season. They will be selling Saturday, November 15 and November 22 at the Seymour United Methodist Church form 9am-3pm. The cost of a rick is $65.00 (non-delivered) or $70.00 (delivered...

 

Vols complete two-day work week

Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer described Wednesday’s mood as “business-like” as the Vols completed their brief open date practice schedule with a 90-minute session at Haslam Field. UT is off this weekend before completing...

 

Hall signs with Vols during early signing period

Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl announced Wednesday that Stone Mountain, Ga., native Kenny Hall signed a National Letter of Intent to attend UT and play for the Volunteers beginning in the 2009-10 season. A 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward,...

 

The Perfect Starter For This Thanksgiving Dinner

The Perfect Starter For This Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving can mean the ideal family get together or a day of awkward moments, uncomfortable silences and eruptions of family feuds. Here are Debra Fine's Top 10 Conversation Bombshells: 1. "Are you two ever going to get married?"...

 

GATLINBURG’S FESTIVAL OF TREES

GATLINBURG’S FESTIVAL OF TREES

Gatlinburg's Festival Of Trees is again happening this year to raise funds for the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries. The event will take place November 25 -29 at the Gatlinburg Mill's Auditorium. Get in the holiday spirit with this...

 

City of Gatlinburg to Auction Off Vehicles, Property

City of Gatlinburg to Auction Off Vehicles, PropertyThe City of Gatlinburg will conduct a public auction of abandoned vehicles and City of Gatlinburg surplus vehicles and property at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Gatlinburg Service...

 

SHS Thefts Have Answer

SHS Thefts Have Answer

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals a Knoxville man has been arrested in connection with several thefts at Seymour High School. Seals states that items were being taken from students lockers over a period of time. Following complaints...

 

Tennessee’s Berry named Lott Trophy semifinalist

Tennessee’s Eric Berry has been named one of eight semifinalists for the fifth annual Lott Trophy®, it was announced today. Berry (5-11, 195, So., Fairburn, Ga.) is tied for the national lead in interceptions with six. He has returned...

 

Mr. Football finalists includes four local players

The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top 14 backs and linemen in seven classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference...

 

Who’s next in line on coaching carousel

It is the time of year for the coaching carousel and rumor mill to get cranked up and this year is no exception. With the firing/resignation of Tommy Bowden at Clemson and the recent surprise announcement that Phil Fulmer will not be the...

 

Vols back to work

Vols back to work

Tennessee returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first of two open week workouts. In addition to preparations for the Nov. 22 game at Vanderbilt, UT players and coaches also began planning for Thursday’s junior varsity contest...

 

Two Victims of Fire At The Wayoma Motel

Two Victims of Fire At The Wayoma Motel

A man and a woman were rescued from a room at the Wayoma Motel in Seymour when witnesses observed a fire around 10:30 P.M Tuesday evening. According to an unidentified witness, a male, in serious condition was recovered from a room in the...

 

New Honor Society Members Installed

New Honor Society Members Installed

The annual induction of the Seymour High School Karen Housewright Tipton Chapter of the National Honor Society took place October 21st.Membership is an honor earned by a student. Selection for membership is based on outstanding scholarship,...

 

Young Eagles win NFC Championship

Young Eagles win NFC Championship

On Monday night, Nov. 3rd, the Seymour Eagles 9&U Gold football team capped off a fantastic year when they won the NFC playoff championship against the A-E Roadrunners at John Tarlton Park in Knoxville.  It was a game to remember...

 

Smith named preseason Wooden Award candidate

The 2008-09 preseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award All-America Team and Player of the Year trophy were announced Friday and include Tennessee junior Tyler Smith. The list is made up of 50 student-athletes who, based on last season’s...

 

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day

U.S. Army National Guard U.S. Military Academy (West Point) U.S. Navy Blue Angels U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air National Guard Thunderbirds U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Marine Corps Marine...

 

2008-2009 October Students of the Month

2008-2009 October Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Students of the Month. Left to Right; Ben Cody in Ms Edmond’s third grade; Brentley Neal in Ms Cox’s third grade; Brandon Parrott in Ms Heck’s fourth grade and Kalike McWetters in Ms Collins’s fifth...

 

PILOT OPENS NEW CONVENIENCE STORE IN PIGEON FORGE

Pilot recently opened a new convenience store in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., at 4035 Parkway. The new, 7,284-square-foot facility features eight fuel islands, an auto diesel island, a restaurant and other convenience items. “We hope that Pigeon...