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A murder suspect was taken into custody by the Sevierville Police Department last week after the officials responded to a 911 hang-up call. Officers responded to the hang-up call at approximately 9 p.m. May 25. Shortly after arriving at the...
The following are the full results from the Ray Varner Ford Race Night on May 28 at 411 Motor Speedway. Mod-Mini1. Terry Poore, No. 22. Chuck McMahan, No. 993. Rocky McNabb, No. 014. Jason Carter, No. 395. Nick Keeley, No. 226. Taylor Dennis,...
Fred Wilpon found his financial angel, but he effectively sold the New York Mets in the process.When Wilpon announced earlier this year that he was only willing to sell a minority interest in the team – a 25% interest in exchange for a...
Medic Regional Blood Center encourages eligible donors to please give blood during the summer months when donations traditionally decrease. “It’s a difficult time for our community. We see an increase in travel and recreation...
Tennessee’s Dentarius Locke was named Men’s Freshman Runner of the Year and Chanelle Price was chosen Women’s Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as the Southeastern Conference announced its 2011 outdoor track & field awards...
D3baseball.com has released its 2011 NCAA Division III All-American team. Maryville College’s senior closer Mark Morales has been named to this prestigious squad as an honorable mention All-American selection.Morales, a transfer from Anthony,...
By Donnie Conley, Media Relations Student AssistantThe University of Tennessee Lady Vol rowing team received national recognition for its stellar achievements on and off the water, as the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association honored seven Lady...
A former Sevier County resident was charged with cruelty to animals this week.Susan R. Delaney, 45 of Oak Grove Ky., has been charged with eight counts of cruelty to animals by Animal Control Officer Phil King after a tip was received about...
The Seymour Farmer’s Market has officially begun its 2011 season. The market will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through mid-October at the First Baptist Church on Chapman Hwy. This year the market has made some additions, such...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comLast month, Seymour attorney Ken Gilleland was elected vice president of the “Tennessee Valley Coalition to End Homelessness,” a charitable East Tennessee organization formed in 2008.The coalition...
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in identifying two subjects who burglarized a local church. According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, on April 15 two white men burglarized the Gist Creek Baptist Church...
A two-vehicle accident caused a substantial traffic backup on Chapman Hwy. Monday.The accident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Chapman and Hendrons Chapel Road. The airbags were deployed in both vehicles, but no serious...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comNo one was injured when a car slammed into the Seymour McDonald’s last Thursday, knocking out one of the building’s windows.The wreck occurred in the late afternoon when 78-year-old Lois Smith of...
With another year of interleague play in MLB upon us, it’s time for the annual whining and complaining about the inequities inherent in the system. Interleague play was created 15 years ago in an effort to stimulate interest in baseball,...
Cast Picture: The cast and crew of Seymour High School’s2011 production of “The Wizard of Oz.” The production featured several theatrical effects including lighting, sounds, costumes, makeup, and flying. There were 36 choir...
After taking three of five against Huntsville and splitting their first two games in Chattanooga, the Smokies entered the week battling for the North Division lead with three other teams. Bolstered by their league-leading offense, the Smokies...
By Ben Lawsonben@seymourherald.comWhen they first met at a campground in Dandridge, Randall Mitchell and Dr. Steve Koplow didn’t realize they would soon embark on a life changing journey that would see them competing against some of the...
Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation last week requiring private insurance plans to include coverage of hearing aids for children. Senate Bill 607, sponsored by Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville), Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro)...
The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a Kids Police Camp from June 6 through 10. Camp will take place daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The purpose of Police Camp is to provide the opportunity for young men and women, 11-14 years of age,...
By Todd Mounce, Media Relations Graduate Assistant Tennessee Lady Vol sophomore swimmer Kelsey Floyd picked up another honor recognizing her spectacular 2010-11 season on Thursday, as the Lexington, Ky., native has been selected to the Capital...
