Archive for: January, 2013

Weekend Events

Weekend Events

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) January 31, 2013 Ice Bears vs Fayetteville Fireantz Civic Coliseum 7:30p.m. $1,000 giveaway /comedy night featuring a stand-up act during intermission February 2, 2013 Ice Bears vs  Huntsville Havoc Civic Coliseum 7:30p.m. Star...

 

Intersection Proves Dangerous Again

Intersection Proves Dangerous Again

The SUV was smashed after the accident. (The Herald/ Joe Karl) A two car accident that occurred Jan. 23 at about 2:30 p.m. proved once again the dangers of another Chapman Hwy. intersection. While traveling south down Chapman Hwy. Zachary Tyler...

 

UT Athletes Economic Impact Released

UT Athletes Economic Impact Released

UT’s football team is widely popular among the college’s athletic department. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) A recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) estimated the annual...

 

Patterson to Participate in All-Star Challenge

Patterson to Participate in All-Star Challenge

Cordarrelle Patterson will participate in an All-Star challenge. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson will take part in the 2013 All-Star Football Challenge set to be held at Cowboys Stadium during Super...

 

Pat Summit Impacts Middle East

Pat Summit Impacts Middle East

  World famous Lady Vols Coach Pat Summit. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Support for legendary coach Pat Summitt has gone international. She will be honored at this Sunday’s Lady Vols basketball game at the University of Tennessee,...

 

Energy Drinks Dominate Food Stamp Purchases

Energy Drinks Dominate Food Stamp Purchases

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Fastop Assassinate Manager Teresa Ogle displays the most popular food stamp eligible items at her store. (The Herald/ Joe King) While a helping hand is something many residents need during this trying economy...

 

Work Continues On the Henley Street Bridge

Work Continues On the Henley Street Bridge

By Jamie Stewart Storey, jamie@seymourherald.com (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) A hot topic of debate for the past year has been the completion of the Henley Street Bridge, which has affected South Knoxville and Seymour since the closure...

 

Smokies Officials Announce New Way to Explore Park

Smokies Officials Announce New Way to Explore Park

(The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Officials at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in conjunction with the Friends of the Smokies and the Great Smoky Mountain Association are announcing an opportunity to immerse yourself in the national park. The...

 

Rape Aggression Defense Class Offered

Rape Aggression Defense Class Offered

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) The Sevierville Police Department has scheduled a nine-hour Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) class for women on Feb. 5, 12 and 19, 2013, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.each night, at the Sevierville Civic Center in the City...

 

Seymour’s FFA Farming Trends for 2013

Seymour’s FFA Farming Trends for 2013

By Jamie Stewart Storey, jamie@seymourherald.com FFA Advisor Buddy Cross. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Seymour High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) provides students with the opportunity to learn both in the classroom and hands-on...

 

Senate Week in Review With Doug Overbey

Senate Week in Review With Doug Overbey

Here are highlights from the first week of the 108thTennessee General Assembly. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about matters being considered by the General Assembly. You can also get information about the...

 

Quick Shots: Fast Stories for Fast Readers

Quick Shots: Fast Stories for Fast Readers

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) 1. Church Purchases News It has been confirmed by the Office of the Knoxville Register of Deeds that the land parcel housing the old Tri-County News building was purchased by Valley Grove Church in May of 2012. Officials...

 

Corker Named to Foreign Relations Committee

Corker Named to Foreign Relations Committee

US Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., will be the lead Republican or “ranking member” of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the 113th Congress. Corker’s appointment will be confirmed today during a lunch meeting of Senate Republicans...

 

Pets Put up for Adoption

Pets Put up for Adoption

Sevier County’s No-Kill Animal Shelter is announced their pets of the week. Hank. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Hank- Dog -Estimated age- 2 years old -Breed- Mixed possibly Visla / Greyhoud Mix... read the rest of the story by Subscribing...

 

Flooding Closes Business

Flooding Closes Business

High levels of rain water caused by slow drainage promted Impromptu to close for two days. (The Herald/ Joe King) Now that the long days of rain and the subsequent snow is behind the Seymour and South Knoxville communities, many residents are...

 

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 19: Exploring Results if Agenda 21 Comes to Sevier

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 19: Exploring Results if Agenda 21 Comes to Sevier

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com A map showing land usage after Agenda 21. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Adding to the polar opposite beliefs of those who support and oppose the local Visioning Process Our Smokies, Our Future, if the claim...

 

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort to Host Special Olympics

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort to Host Special Olympics

By Jamie Stewart Storey, jamie@seymourherald.com (Seymour Herald/Submitted Photo) Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort located at 1001 Parkway has a myriad of winter sports activities for the entire family and the resort is hosting this year’s Tennessee...

 

Computer Chips Considered in Banking Cards

Computer Chips Considered in Banking Cards

Mountain National Bank President Mike Brown. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Although modern society has benefited countless ways from the advancement of technology, new components are likely to raise questions. With...

 

Snow Leaves Trees Uprooted

Snow Leaves Trees Uprooted

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com A tree that had to be cut after falling on Estates Drive. (The Herald/ Joe King) Living in Seymour most residents are only passively familiar with harsh winter weather, but the snow that came about after nearly...

 

SVFD Partners with State to Provide Free Smoke Alarms

SVFD Partners with State to Provide Free Smoke Alarms

SVFD members Jeremy Maiden and John Perry (right and far-right joinJason LaFollette of the PFFD and Roger Hawks of the TN Fire Service. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) The State Fire Marshal’s Office recently presented the Seymour Volunteer...