A local mother is very concerned after a recent incident that occurred behind Smoky Crossing Apartments in Seymour. According to Smoky Crossing resident Kelly, who asked that he last name not be used, an older man tried to lure two young girls...
November 22, 2010 3:46 pm / no comments
Home Federal Bank named Seymour resident Phyllis Henry a Hometown Hero representing South Knox County and presented a check for $2,500 to her favorite nonprofit, Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, at a ceremony at the Home Federal...
November 22, 2010 3:27 pm / no comments
Golf and baseball have a lot in common. They’re both played outdoors, on grass, with a club (bat) and a ball. Now, a Danish company with an office in Connecticut is intent on utilizing technology originally developed to evaluate...
November 22, 2010 2:10 pm / no comments
A fire damaged the Scenic Motel on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge on Nov. 20. The motel is located on the 3900 block of the Parkway near Dixie Stampede.Drivers on the Parkway saw smoke and called 911 shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday. ...
November 22, 2010 2:05 pm / no comments
Local pet groomer Vicki Robbins is currently holding a raffle to help those less fortunate in the Seymour community.Vicki’s grooming of Seymour is accepting canned food items or the donation of $1 in exchange for a raffle ticket to win...
November 22, 2010 12:58 pm / no comments
Kristin SenatoreAs residents prepare to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday, it is important for them to remember safety tips to keep their home safe. With a usual increase in burglaries and thefts during the holiday season, it helps...
November 22, 2010 11:46 am / no comments
Even during hard economic times for most, the students of Seymour High School demonstrated their commitment to the community by donating 1,769 food items to C.R.O.S.S. Ministries. For the past two weeks, students have collected canned food,...
November 22, 2010 11:28 am / no comments
Kristin SenatoreA three story cabin in Sevierville is a total loss after a fire Sunday afternoon. Firefighters received a call about the fire at 1552 Rainbow Ridge Way at about 3 p.m. Nov. 21.When firefighters arrived, the cabin was engulfed...
November 22, 2010 11:26 am / no comments
Maryville College junior defensive end Blake Barnes was named to the D3football National Team of the Week following his effort against Ferrum College to conclude the 2010 season.Barnes, a LaBelle, Florida native, had eight total tackles, six...
November 22, 2010 11:15 am / no comments
By: Lee RamseySeymour Lady Eagle basketball is off to a great start under new Head Coach Brandi Stallings.The former Jefferson County, UAB star is getting the girls at Seymour to buy into the success formula that worked for her as a player.The...
November 22, 2010 11:10 am / no comments
The annual Seymour Christmas Parade will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 11. The parade route starts where Sevierville Pike enters Chapman Hwy. and proceeds down Chapman Hwy. until the Kroger parking lot in the Macon Crossing shopping center.
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November 22, 2010 11:04 am / no comments
By: Lee Ramseylee@seymourherald.comThe Seymour Eagles basketball team is off and running.After losing the pre-season County Jamboree held at Sevier County High School, the Eagles defeated Grainger at home then lost to Claiborne County...
November 22, 2010 10:33 am / no comments
By: Lee RamseyThe Seymour Eagles boys and girls bowling team dropped their matches to the Heritage Mountaineers who have one of the best bowling programs in the region.At Crest Lanes on Alcoa Highway, the Seymour boys made a valiant effort especially...
November 22, 2010 9:38 am / no comments
By Jim CallicottIf there’s one thing Shirlee Ragan knows about, its kids. Having raised six of her own and being blessed with fifteen grandkids and eleven great grandchildren, she knows the ins and outs of the little people.However, when...
November 21, 2010 3:49 pm / no comments
By Todd Mounce, Media Relations Graduate Assistant Despite being without the services of 13 student-athletes on the final day, the 11th ranked Lady Vol swimming and diving squad used a total team effort to finish second at the Tennessee Invitational...
November 21, 2010 3:23 pm / no comments
The Maryville College Lady Scots used a 62 percent shooting barrage to establish a 53-28 halftime lead and cruised to a 100-54 victory over Covenant College on Saturday afternoon in MC’s Boydson Baird Gymnasium.Alexis Rouvelas and Whitney...
November 20, 2010 4:28 pm / no comments
The following schedule changes will be in effect for City of Sevierville facilities and services during the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays:Commercial Dumpster Garbage Collection: Collection scheduled for Nov. 25, will take place on Nov. 24....
November 20, 2010 4:23 pm / no comments
The City of Sevierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted last week to approve local funding of Phase 1 of a new greenway. Construction of Phase 1 of the Hospital to Eastgate Greenway will likely begin in December 2010 or early 2011. Local contractor...
November 20, 2010 3:59 pm / no comments
Dollywood received the 2010 Applause Award during a special ceremony at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 16. The Applause Award, the most prestigious award within the amusement...
November 20, 2010 3:51 pm / no comments
The 26th annual BlueCross Autumnfest 8K & Two Mile Walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25 in the parking lot at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in downtown Knoxville’s Volunteer Landing. The BlueCross Little Gobbler...
November 20, 2010 3:36 pm / no comments