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Teachers Rise to the Top

Teachers Rise to the Top

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Melissa Hall and Chad Pfeffinger smile for the education recognition they have received at SMS. (The Herald/ Joe King) Joining the ranks of fellow Seymour Schools, Seymour Middle School has announced their...

 

Youth Pastor Passes

Youth Pastor Passes

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com James Tucker III passed away Feb. 3. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) After nearly five years of service at The Pursuit a local Youth Pastor passed away. James Tucker III, born June 3, 1996, died of a heart attack...

 

Seymour High Band Gears Up for Winter Series

Seymour High Band Gears Up for Winter Series

By Jamie Stewart Storey, Jamie@seymourherald.com Brittney Butler conducts the band practicing a score entitled “Rhythm and Danse” by Richard Saucedo (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Co-Band Directors Brett and Brittney Butler of...

 

Experience Paves Way for Award: Teachers Honored for 2012 Accomplishments

Experience Paves Way for Award: Teachers Honored for 2012 Accomplishments

From right to left, Charlie Householder, Kristy Wallen, Joyce McFall. (The Herald/ Joe King) Adding to the list of Seymour teachers who have been recognized as Teachers of the Year is Seymour High School. This week Seymour High School Principal...

 

Living Below the Poverty Line in Seymour & South Knox

Living Below the Poverty Line in Seymour & South Knox

By Jamie Stewart Storey  Jamie@seymourherald.com Hwy 411 Seymour Midway Rentals.(The Herald/Jamie Stewart Storey)   With no recent increases in minimum wages combined with the higher cost of basic food items and other necessities...

 

Expert Guide for Winter Auto Care and Safety

Expert Guide for Winter Auto Care and Safety

(The Herald/Jamie Stewart Storey) Expert Mechanic Darrell Carter in his auto and tire facility in Seymour. By Jamie Stewart Storey Jamie@seymourherald.com Winterizing your vehicle is important due to extreme cold conditions and safety during...

 

Primary School Honors Teachers of the Year

Primary School Honors Teachers of the Year

Kindergarten Teacher Carey Porter (left), Principal Jan Moore, (center, and Second Grade Teacher Jill Hodge (right), take pride in their achievements to the community. (The Herald/ Joe King) By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com As the new school...

 

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...

 

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...

 

Community Looks Back

Community Looks Back

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) As the excitement of a new year continues to get underway, Seymour residents will have a special opportunity to look back with the help of their local newspaper. Designed to be presented as a special issue, the Herald...

 

Schools Step-Up Security

Schools Step-Up Security

Superintend of Schools Dr. Jack Parton looks over a file. (The Herald/ Joe King) Taking another proactive step to help keep students safe, the Sevier County School System has installed a new security measure. During the winter break Sevier County...

 

Seymour Supports Local Rehabilitation Program

Seymour Supports Local Rehabilitation Program

By Jamie Stewart Storey,  jamie@seymourherald.com (Jamie Stewart Storey/The Herald) Program volunteers collecting donations in Seymour. Helping area people with the struggles of drug and alcohol abuse and rebuilding their lives are a few of...

 

Seymour Church Hosts Gun Safety Class

Seymour Church Hosts Gun Safety Class

By Jamie Stewart Storey,  jamie@seymourherald.com Foothills Community Church on Hwy 411. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Foothills Worship Center located in Seymour at 5555 Sevierville Rd. will host a basic gun safety class free of charge. The...

 

Libraries Provide Community Services

Libraries Provide Community Services

By Jamie Stewart Storey, Staff Reporter Jamie@seymourherald.com Library goers access computer services at the South Knoxville Branch. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) The Seymour and South Knox Branch Libraries have several programs, services...

 

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 17: Officials Weight-in on Resolution

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 17: Officials Weight-in on Resolution

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com TN State Senator Doug Overbey. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) As opponents who claim the Our Smokies, Our Future Visioning Process is a local arm of Agenda 21 further research the subject, an unsigned resolution...

 

Teacher Receives National Award

Teacher Receives National Award

Seymour High School Drama Coach Danielle Smallwood prepares notes for the team’s next function. (The Herald/ Joe King) Although most people think about athletic competitions when coaching is mentioned, a performance coach at Seymour High...

 

Library Welcomes New Story Teller

Library Welcomes New Story Teller

By Jamie Stewart Storey,  Jamie@seymourherald.com Kathy Bradley prepares for story time. (Jamie Stewar Storey/ The Herald) The Seymour Branch Library’s former children’s program story-teller, Spence Perry recently retired after approximately...

 

Seymour’s Enjoys the First Day of 2013

Seymour’s Enjoys the First Day of 2013

Paige and Ari Krause spend the first day of 2013 at Style Makers in Seymour. (The Herald/ Jamie Stewart Storey) Despite the cold, rainy, foggy weather of the first day of 2013 most people out and about in Seymour were in good humor and had a...

 

One Dead After South Knoxville Crash

One Dead After South Knoxville Crash

By Jamie Stewart Storey, Staff Reporter/The Herald Authorities report one person was killed and another was taken to UT Medical Center due to an early morning head-on collision. The accident occurred at 6 a.m. this morning on Delrose Drive...

 

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 16: Differences in Media Coverage Reveals Hidden Bias

Residents Conflicted About Future Part 16: Differences in Media Coverage Reveals Hidden Bias

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com Sevier County Tea Party Chairman Steve Osborn looks over notes at the Our Smokies, Our Future Summit. (The Herald/ Joe King) As the investigation into the conflict driven by various perceptions of the Sevier...