Archive for: January, 2013

Tax Changes Creep Up

Tax Changes Creep Up

Abrams’ Tax Service Owner Kevin Abrams reviews a tax exemption change. (The Herald/ Joe King) For both residents who are expecting a tax return and those who are hoping to survive the season with both arms and legs intact, the coming tax...

 

Passing the Test of Time

Passing the Test of Time

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Whether it is the outcome of a controversial political decision, the impact of a piece of art, or the longevity of a business the ultimate judge of success is time. As a cornerstone for any community, the local newspaper...

 

Carr Speaks at Public Forum

Carr Speaks at Public Forum

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com State Representative Dale Carr speaks with a resident during the public forum. (The Herald/ Joe King) State Representative Dale Carr (R-TN), who represents Seymour as part of the Twelfth District, spoke to...

 

Seymour Announces Baseball Camp

Seymour Announces Baseball Camp

Eagles Baseball Coach Scott Norman. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Be a part of the Grand Opening of Seymour High School Baseball Indoor Facility. Camp Instructors Coach Scott Norman – Seymour High School Baseball Coach and Six Year Veteran...

 

Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

  Junior the Cat. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Meet Juinor. He is a 2 year old sweet and loving black and white domestic short hair mix. Juinor’s adoption fee is $75, which covers vaccines, neuter and microchip. Come meet Juinor...

 

Valentine’s Day: A Holiday of Stress and Fear

Valentine’s Day: A Holiday of Stress and Fear

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Valentine’s Day could very well be one of the most stressful holidays of the year for couples. One is trying to pick out the perfect gift, the perfect restaurant or the perfect flowers, and one’s choice...

 

Basketball Awards open to Seymour

Basketball Awards open to Seymour

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association at the state basketball championships in March. This group...

 

Six Vols To Play In NFL Pro Bowl

Six Vols To Play In NFL Pro Bowl

(The Herald/ Submitted Photo) a school-record tying six former Vols will take part in the NFL Pro Bowl, broadcasted live on NBC Jan. 27. The six Vols chosen to play, as announced  Dec. 26, will actually play in the all-star game Sunday. Strong...

 

Justice Murphy Signs with Bryan College

Justice Murphy Signs with Bryan College

By Lee Ramsey, lee@seymourherald.com Justice Murphy hits one of his booming drives on number one at Creekside this past season.(The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) Seymour Eagle golfer Justice Murphy has signed a letter-of-intent to play golf for Bryan...

 

Eagle Wrestling Runner-Up in Region

Eagle Wrestling Runner-Up in Region

By Lee Ramsey, lee@seymourherald.com Seymour Eagle standout wrestler Grant Wallen puts his opponent on the mat.(The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Eagle wrestling team fell one step short of their goal but still had a great season. It was a...

 

Seymour Football Holds Annual Banquet: Corey Heard wins Herald MVP Award

Seymour Football Holds Annual Banquet: Corey Heard wins Herald MVP Award

By Lee Ramsey, lee@seymourherald.com Seymour head football coach Jim Moore addresses the banquet audience of more than 200 people. (The Herald/ Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Eagles recently held their annual football banquet which was a celebration...

 

Famous Author Brings the History of South Knox Waterfront to Life

Famous Author Brings the History of South Knox Waterfront to Life

By Jamie Stewart Storey,  jamie@seymourherald.com Cormac McCarthy sitting between the singing duo known as The Healy Sisters in Knoxville (The Herald/submitted photo) South Knox has a truly unique history and has been home to several celebrities...

 

TN Lands 45 on Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll

TN Lands 45 on Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll

(The Herald/ Submitted Photo) A total of 45 Tennessee student-athletes (listed below) earned 2012 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll accolades, announced by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. The 2012 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from...

 

KUB Prepares for Storm

KUB Prepares for Storm

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Preparations are underway for restoring power that may be interrupted by predicted bad weather Jan. 25 Just as KUB is taking steps now to prepare for the outages that may come, they want to help customers prepare...

 

Tree Weighs on Powerline

Tree Weighs on Powerline

The crushing weight of the tree bends into the powerline. (The Herald/ Joe Karl) A dangerous situation was averted for those in the South Knoxville and Seymour area as a falling tree nearly took out a powerline Jan. 24. On the segment of Chapman...

 

Unnamed Tatters Unclaimed Memories

Unnamed Tatters Unclaimed Memories

By Jamie Stewart Storey,  jamie@seymourherald.com The Unnamed building sits beside Uhaul on Chapman Hwy. (The Herald/ Joe Karl) As one drives down Chapman Highway here and there stands remnants of unnamed times and places. Almost as if time...

 

Bristol Speedway to Give Away 10 Ford Mustangs to Food City 500

Bristol Speedway to Give Away 10 Ford Mustangs to Food City 500

The Food City 500 elates big cheers for the fans. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) During Bruton’s Big Bristol Giveaway March 17, 10 fans in attendance at the Food City 500 will drive away with 2013 Ford Mustangs, making theirs the ultimate fan-friendly...

 

Volleyball Spikes Winter

Volleyball Spikes Winter

Two players go all out during an indoor game at Wilderness at the Smokies. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Volleyball, a game more closely associated with summer fun, is providing some warmth for winter tourism revenue in the Smokies this year. With...

 

Landslide Prompts Reconstruction

Landslide Prompts Reconstruction

  The landslide has prompted a reconstruction. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have been working with the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) to assess damage to Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441)...

 

Tax Season Tips

Tax Season Tips

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) The IRS will begin processing most individual income tax returns on Jan. 30 after updating forms and completing programming and testing of its processing systems. The IRS anticipated many of the tax law changes...