Archive for: May, 2012

UT Adds 2 Texas Divers to Signing Class

UT Adds 2 Texas Divers to Signing Class

Samantha Lera (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The University of Tennessee Lady Vol swimming & diving team inked a pair of divers from “The Lone Star State” as Samantha Lera and Brianna Musicó both signed National Letter of Intents to continue...

 

Vols to Spend Week in Johnson City

The University of Tennessee football team will spend a week of fall training camp away from campus, as the Vols will train at Milligan College in Johnson City from Aug. 9 to15. “The week in Johnson City will provide a unique opportunity to...

 

Alexander, Wortham Headline Award-Winners

Alexander, Wortham Headline Award-Winners

Annie Alexander (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Ellen Wortham (The Herald/Submitted Photo) The Southeastern Conference announced its 2012 outdoor track & field awards on Friday afternoon, and Tennessee grabbed a pair of major honors and placed...

 

Floyd Selected to All-District Team

Floyd Selected to All-District Team

Kelsey Floyd (The Herald/Submitted Photo) As recognition for her outstanding accomplishments in the pool and also in the classroom, University of Tennessee Lady Vol swimmer Kelsey Floyd was tabbed a Capital One Academic All-District honoree...

 

Last Weekend at 411 Motor Speedway

The following are the full results from the May 19 races at 411 Motor Speedway. Classic— 1. Cameron Skinner, No. 33X 2. Robbie Sands, No. 17... read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.ShareEmailFacebookTwitterGoogle +1

 

Seymour Tennis Season Ends

Seymour Tennis Season Ends

Lady Eagle tennis standout Ty Wallen serves. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) Both the boys’ and girls’ teams were eliminated for the season in the District 2-AA tournament at Sevierville City Park. In the first round Aaron Fain and Mary Vasylyeva...

 

Seymour Track Athletes Qualify for State

Seymour Track Athletes Qualify for State

Seymour's Hayden Brooks with one of his winning throws on the way to the state. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) For the first time in three years, the Seymour High School track team has advanced athletes to TSSAA state competition in Murfreesboro. The...

 

Lady Eagles Going to State

Lady Eagles Going to State

Lady Eagle slugger Kerigan Newport watches as one of her hits goes toward the wall. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Lady Eagle softball team has secured their second trip in a row to the TSSAA state high school softball tournament in Murfreesboro...

 

Fire Victim Identified

With the recent losses caused by fires it is important for residents to be aware on the necessities of fire prevention. A fire at 4236 Meadow Circle in Kodak not only resulted in structural damage, but also the loss of a life. According to Sevier...

 

Seymour Shines in Competition

Seymour Shines in Competition

Science winners from left to right: Gabe Hatcher, Michael Thompson, Alexander Thacker. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Algebra I winners from left to right: Katie Whaley, Austin Jenkins, Emily Brooks. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Students of Seymour...

 

Board Combats Bullying

Board Combats Bullying

Don Best advocates for the S.A.F.E. program during the Sevier County Board of Education Meeting. (The Herald/Joe King) Because of its increasingly damaging effects in the age of technology, school systems are looking for new ways to prevent...

 

Sports Partnership Formed

Sports Partnership Formed

Chris McCarty presents the details of the adidas partnership to the Board of Education. (The Herald/Joe King) Plans to accept a new corporate partnership were approved by the Sevier County Board of Education this week. The partnership will be...

 

Camps Make a Splash

Camps Make a Splash

Two girls use a sander to smooth out a summer project. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) With the school year winding down and summer rapidly approaching, many area camps are making preparations for the nearing summer season. One such camp which...

 

Restaurant Gives Back

Restaurant Gives Back

Saturday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at McDonald’s. (From left to right) Henry Jones Jr., Stephan Taylor, Glen Skelton, Nancy Cochran, Josephine Cochran, Tom Cochran, Charlene Barnes, Doug Schelling, Karen Rogers, and the members of the South...

 

Daycare Provides Community’s Future

Daycare Provides Community’s Future

A class of preschoolers line-up to wash their hands as Tammie Burnette prepares to escort them to lunch. (The Herald/Joe King) For parents the quality of daycare is a constant topic, and as education becomes more prevalent in our society, many...

 

Fulmer Named To College Football Hall of Fame

Fulmer Named To College Football Hall of Fame

Phillip Fulmer was recently named to the College Football Hall of Fame. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Phillip Fulmer is the newest member of the Tennessee Volunteers family to reach the College Football Hall of Fame. He was named to the 2012...

 

Two Phases on Schedule

Two Phases on Schedule

This week Blalock and Sons continued placement of rip rap on the slope above the retaining wall. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) With two separate phases of the Improving Hwy. 66 project well underway, some minor traffic shifts have been made. Blalock...

 

Fraud Suspect Sought

Fraud Suspect Sought

ATM photo of the fraud suspect being sought by the Sevierville Police Department. (The Herald/SPD) The Sevierville Police Department has requested the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of committing fraud. According to SPD...

 

Festival Celebrates Heritage

Festival Celebrates Heritage

Ila Hatter describes traditional uses for native plants. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) An annual festival which celebrates the area’s cultural heritage is slated to take place this weekend. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced...

 

Fresh Fare Returns

Fresh Fare Returns

The Seymour Farmer’s Market features local farmers, gardeners, small businesses and crafters during its five month season. (The Herald/Archive Photo) The Seymour Farmer’s Market will return for the 2012 season next month. The market will...