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Pets for Adoption
There are several pets available for adoption at the Young-Williams Animal Center. One of those pets is Benji, a 10-month-old, neutered male terrier mix. He is playful and funny. His adoption fee is...
Archive for: July, 2010
Community Calendar
July 23: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Townsend) presents The John Myers Band in Concert, Friday at 7pm in the center's outdoor amphitheater. The soul, gospel, & country music concert is part of the 2010 Sunset Music Series. ...
Appreciate all Sports
By: Lee Ramsey Make no mistake about it, football is America’s game. It is the spectator’s favorite by a landslide. The proof is in pro and college TV ratings, packed pro and college stadiums on...
PBS favorites to visit zoo
Two of PBS’ biggest stars are planning an appearance at Knoxville Zoo. Sid the Science Kid and Buddy the Dinosaur will be meeting fans and posing for photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July...
Elderly woman victim of robbery
An 82-year-old Maryville woman was the victim of an armed robbery that occurred in her house during the afternoon of July 17. Blount County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the woman’s...
Season’s last dinner trains scheduled
In the twenties, thirties and forties, great railroads criss-crossed the North American continent. It was known as the golden age of railroading. Crossing the continent meant a trip of at least...
Library Awarded Grant
The Tennessee Department of State has announced that Blount County Public Library has been selected to receive a $9,600 technology grant to purchase computers and other technology-related equipment. Those funds...
College class receives high marks
Walters State’s respiratory care class of 2010 has achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Board of Respiratory Care exam on the first try. The national average is 51 percent. “I...
Area Gas Prices Fall
Average retail gasoline prices in Knoxville have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.46 per gallon on Saturday. This compares with the national average that has increased...
Heritage Center Presents John Myers Band
The “Sunset Music Series” at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center presents the John Myers Band at 7 p.m. July 23. John Myers is an extraordinary entertainer whose early career...
Member of Bomb Squad to speak at meeting
The Tennessee Firearms Association Knoxville Chapter will hold its next meeting on Aug. 3. The guest speaker at the meeting will be from the Knoxville Police Bomb Squad. With...
Early voting in Seymour
One of two of the early voting locations in Sevier County is at the Seymour Branch of the Sevier County Public Library System. Early voting at the Seymour Library begins July 22 and will continue...
Burns Begins New Post as Assistant Dean
It's a sweet return home to Tennessee for Robert Burns – both to a place and an organization he knows very well. Dr. Burns has been named Assistant Dean for University of TennesseeExtension...
Seymour Soccer Signups
AYSO Region 1266 will hold soccer signups for boys and girls ages four through 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24 at Seymour Community Park. For complete registration information go to www.ayso1266.com...
Alumni Celebrate Third Annual Reunion
About 40 alumni of The Episcopal School of Knoxville attended the third annual summer campus cookout for its now eight classes of graduates on Thursday, July 8. The students enjoyed hot dogs,...
New UT Police Chief Named
Gloria Graham, assistant chief of police at Duke University, has been named the chief of police for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Police Department. Graham, who has more than 15 years...
Seymour Resident Arrested for Felony Theft
A Seymour resident was one of two men who were arrested last Thursday after the Sevier County Grand Jury returned indictments for one count of attempted felony theft each. The indictments stemmed...
Connolly, Folk Make Splash at Sectionals
By Zach Stipe, Media Relations Graduate Assistant ATHENS, Ga. – Lady Vol swimmers Jenny Connolly and Breanna Folk each posted performances that rank among the top 50 in the world this past weekend at the 2010 Speedo...
Living legend impresses acrobat
By Jim Callicott Alex Houston, by all means, is a living legend. He has been referred to as one of the greatest ventriloquist in the world. In his younger years, he was a World Champion Clogger. He has traveled the world,...
Korbritz’s Corner
It was typical of “The Boss” to be at the center of the baseball universe as he passed into eternity. When George Steinbrenner passed away on Tuesday morning, he upstaged MLB’s...
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