Archive for: May, 2009

Peterson places fourth in state pentathlon

Peterson places fourth in state pentathlon

By Kimberly Hood Morgan Peterson not only made it to the state pentathlon, but finished fourth out of a field of 12. "She did really great. We've never had a girl make the state pentathlon, and she made it, and it was great to see...

 

Focused on the future

Focused on the future

The warmer weather and vibrant colors of spring means it is time, once again, to bid farewell and good fortune to another graduating class from Seymour High School. On May 28, students from the class of 2009 will turn their tassles and throw...

 

Good food, great cause

Knowing how to put out a fire is one thing, but to cook prize-winning ribs with it is a whole other talent all together. Luckily for the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department, firefighters Ronnie Morris and John Sullivan are experts at both. Together,...

 

Three Seymour artists in Smoky Mountain Visions

Three Seymour artists in Smoky Mountain Visions

By Herald Staff Three artists from Seymour will have works on display in Smoky Mountain Visions, a new exhibition of the Arts & Culture Alliance at the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. Out of 140 submissions, Seymour residents Julie...

 

Area high school commencement calendar

The following is a list of upcoming area high school commencement ceremonies: Seymour High School5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 28 – Thompson Boling Arena, corner of Neyland Drive and Lake Loudon Blvd., Knoxville Sevier County High School8:30...

 

The King’s Academy hosts denominational leader as commencement speaker

Dr. James M. Porch, Executive Director-Treasurer of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, will deliver the commencement address as thirty-four seniors receive diplomas in ceremonies at The King’s Academy May 22. Porch has led the convention,...

 

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to receive $64 million of stimulus money

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent, Dale Ditmanson, has received word that the nation’s most visited national park is slated to receive $64,006,150 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The bulk of...

 

Smokies rout Diamond Jaxx

Smokies rout Diamond Jaxx

  The Smokies took a win over the Diamond Jaxx last Thursday, winning 7-1 at home. Casey Lambert took the win on the mound, allowing only one hit in six innings. Alessandro Maestri relieved Lambert in the seventh, allowing only one...

 

Galyon signs with Fighting Scots

Galyon signs with Fighting Scots

  SHS All-State offensive lineman Brandon Galyon will be suiting up for the Fighting Scots next fall, committing to Maryville College last Wednesday. "Brandon is one of those guys that's just an extremely hard worker. He was...

 

Old South Knox-Seymour Times on auction block

Old South Knox-Seymour Times on auction block

The former owner of South Knox-Seymour Times, A.S.K. Companies, Inc. has repossessed the publication due to delinquent payments. The publication, which was sold by A.S.K. to Equinox News Publishing, Inc. in 2006, was scheduled to be auctioned-off...

 

Seymour Farmer’s Market to open

Seymour Farmer’s Market to open

The Seymour Farmer’s Market is beginning its 10th season on Saturday June 6th and will be held from 7-11AM every Saturday until mid-October. Area residents looking for new plants and fresh produce need to look no further than their area...

 

South Knox-Seymour Times On Auction Block

South Knox-Seymour Times On Auction Block

A.S.K. Companies, Inc., former owner of the South Knox Seymour Times has repossessed the insolvent publication. The South Knox-Seymour Times was scheduled to be sold at auction on February 11th 2009 due to delinquent payments as reported by...

 

Overbey bill provides transparency to consumers on pharmacy benefits

NASHVILLE, TN, May 14, 2009 — The State Senate has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) that provides transparency to consumers on their pharmacy benefits.  Overbey said the bill, SB 774,...

 

National Park Announces Symphony Program For 75th Anniversary Outdoor Concert In Cades Cove

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the musical selection for the 75th Anniversary outdoor concert performance by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra on June 13 at 3 p.m. in Cades Cove.  Tickets are available until June 3 and...

 

Public Hearing Scheduled for the State’s Proposed Child Care and

The Tennessee Department of Human Services will conduct three (3) public hearings to receive comments on the state’s proposed Child Care and Development Fund plan to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for...

 

Smoky Valley Rally invites motorcycle enthusiasts

Smoky Valley Rally invites motorcycle enthusiasts

Special to the Herald LOUDON, Tenn. – Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to experience the best riding pavement in the country, June 4 – 7, for the first Smoky Valley Rally. This inaugural rally will give riders an opportunity...

 

Five seniors honored during opening round of district tournament

Five seniors honored during opening round of district tournament

By Kimberly Hood With a well-balanced mix of humor and sincerity, the Eagles soccer team honored five seniors during halftime of the opening round of the district tournament against Cosby. David Deweese, Jake Heaton, Patrick Lindsey, Alex...

 

Eagles soccer honors five seniors

Eagles soccer honors five seniors

By Kimberly Hood With a well-balanced mix of humor and sincerity, the Eagles soccer team honored five seniors during halftime of the opening round of the district tournament against Cosby. David Deweese, Jake Heaton, Patrick Lindsey, Alex...

 

Eagles soccer honors five seniors

Eagles soccer honors five seniors

  With a well-balanced mix of humor and sincerity, the Eagles soccer team honored five seniors during halftime of the opening round of the district tournament against Cosby. David Deweese, Jake Heaton, Patrick Lindsey, Alex Shelton and...

 

SHS softball honors three seniors

SHS softball honors three seniors

By Kimberly Hood The SHS softball team honored three seniors during the final home game of the season Friday, May 1. Heather Webster, Sarah Black, and Tabitha Gibbs have all been major contributors to this year's team, and according to...