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Ted Esch brainstorms ideas to use for the reimbursement criteria for the grant. (The Herald/ Joe King) Since receiving the SAFER grant from the Federal Government, Seymour Volunteer Fire Department officials have been researching how to best...
The Latham family reunion brought many family members together (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) While a 61st wedding anniversary can be enjoyed in many ways, Bobby Jack and Wilma Latham marked the occasion with a first-time event in their family’s...
Dee and Stormie Long read from a bible salvaged from the fire (The Herald/ Joe King) In many cases of misfortune there is usually at least one safety net for victims to fall back on, but one Seymour family is hoping the community will come together...
After mistakenly reporting him dead, Knox County Sheriff Officials said they were given incorrect information from UT Medical Hospital regarding a man involved in a motorcycle crash July 29. “It is still under investigation as to why we were...
Farris Jay Dobbins (The Herald/SCSD) A Knox County man was arrested with an early morning carjacking and assault in Kodak last week. Farris Jay Dobbins, 19 of Strawplains, is facing several charges related to the July 25 incident. According...
Another unfortunate result of a stagnating economy is a rising crime rate, so to help combat this threat local authorities are taking extra precautions. In addition to normal patrol units, a special Sevier County Sheriff’s Department squad...
Sevier County Director of Schools Jack Parton celebrates the Sevier County School District being recognized as one of the top 21 schools out of the 136 public school districts in Tennessee. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) As the importance of education...
Doug Overbey. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Scott Hughes. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Richard Montgomery. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Dale Carr. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Despite the ever altering world of politics, the one constant in every election...
Schools supplies are one of the major purchases made during the sales tax holiday. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) As preparations for the upcoming school year begin, Tennessee legislators hope to relieve some of the economic stress placed on...
U.S. Representative Phil Roe (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Government accountability has been a hot issue for many politicians and Sevier County’s U.S. Representative is calling for an audit of the largest financial institution in the nation. U.S....
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to help staff the visitor contact station at Clingmans Dome through November 30. The visitor station at Clingmans Dome sits at an elevation of 6,300 feet and is a point source of information...
Matthew Hoty (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Linda Hadfield (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Aslynn Halvorson (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Jessie Harrison (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Kia Jackson (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Brittany Jones (The Herald/Submitted...
Troy Kelley (The Herald/Brooke Stevenson) Of all the changes taking place at Seymour High School before the new school year begins one of the more significant moves is the three new assistant principals. In addition to John Robinette and Janet...
The following are the full results from the July 26 races at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour. Mini Stock— 1. Rocky McNabb No. 51 2. Keith Sands, No. 99... read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.ShareEmailFacebookTwitterGoogle +1
Seymour’s Parker Rudder at the top of a perfect backswing. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) Believe it or not the Seymour golf team’s season is under way for the fall of 2012. It was a clean sweep for both the Seymour boys and the girls over...
Carly Lewis in the circle for the Lady Eagles. (The Herald/Lee Ramsey) Ace pitcher and leading hitter Carly Lewis was recently named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s All-State team as well as Player of the Year in the IMAC. It...
Sevier County workers repave the road on N. Pitner. (The Herald/ Joe King) The intersection of Chapman Hwy. and Maryville Hwy. is often thought of as a focal point for Seymour, yet these State managed roads can become dangerous due to heavy...
A Sevier County resident cast a ballot at an early voting location. (The Herald/ Joe King) Generally, the election in November garners more attention than any primary, but Seymour and Sevier County residents are showing early enthusiasm by casting...
Vaugh Davis is working through the damage left by the storm. (The Herald/ Joe King) Although storm season has temporally settled down in Seymour, many residents are still dealing with the aftermath. “We have removed about 35 trees houses with...
Instructor Bob Hoverson prepares for pack trip. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Backcountry Horsemen of Big Creek recently sponsored a stock-oriented, Leave No Trace Master Educator course and Leave...
