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(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- Graduating seniors, parents, guardians, teachers and staff members of Seymour High School have been invited to attend a service to be held in their honor. The Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2013...
(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Blount County- The City of Alcoa Fire Department began flushing and conducting water flow tests on the City’s fire hydrants this week. Approximately 700 hydrants will be checked from May through July. Testing...
C.R.O.S.S. Ministries operates out of and serves the Seymour community. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- An outreach programing severing Seymour will host a rummage sale to provide for families who have been struggling in the slow economy. Christians...
(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Knoxville Police Officers responded to 900 E. Oak Hill to investigate a shooting May 10, 2013, at approximately 4:32 a.m.after the victim, Reginald Depriest, arrived by vehicle at the emergency room entrance...
By Lee Ramsey 2013 District 2-AAA Champions – The Seymour Lady Eagles (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) For the second year in a row, the Seymour Lady Eagles are the District 2-AAA IMAC Champions. The team has made it to the state tournament the...
By Lee Ramsey Senior Eagle Conner Viars readies for the kick (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Eagles soccer team lived up to being the second seed in their district by winning the first round of the District 2-AAA tournament by defeating...
By Lee Ramsey Seymour ace pitcher Gunner Gibson winds up for the pitch (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) The Seymour Eagles baseball season came to an end in the semifinals of the IMAC District 2-AAA tournament in Sevierville at Sevier County High School. ...
By Lee Ramsey Seymour Middle School regional golf champions, left to right: Samantha Thompson, Caroline Hood, and Katelyn Hood (the Herald/Lee Ramsey) Seymour Middle Golf Wins RegionalThe Seymour Middle School girls golf team continued their...
By Angela Karl Ilan Rubin functions as a solo artist on his latest release, “Exhibit A”. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Although casual listeners aren’t usually familiar with each band member, lIan Rubin used his talent and creativity...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Lacrosse defender Cheyenne Tillman signs with Tennessee Wesleyan. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- Adding to the already impressive number of Lacrosse players to be awarded scholarships this year, Cheyenne Tillman...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- Although there are storage houses of organizations dedicated to measuring certain standards, hopes of an improved national grade could mean savings for local residents. The...
SHS Forensics Team District Winners gather around in the library. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- Several Seymour High School Students were recognized for their achievements and work with the Forensics Team this year. District winners...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Jack Brodgen panhandles for work in Seymour. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- While the combination of a weak national economy and the modern age of communication has produced some unique methods for job seekers,...
(The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- When war was declared against Great Britain in 1812, Colonel John Williams (1778-1837) of Knoxville raised a company of volunteers and marched them 600 miles to Georgia to offer their service against...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Seymour Middle School Principal Faye Nelson will retire after 12 years of service in her current position. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- As a respected and dedicated member of the community prepares to enter...
Mellissa Israel and two friends who shaved their heads to show their support. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- Diagnosed just after her sixteenth birthday, Mellissa Israel has been fighting a non-soft tissue sarcoma tumor in her...
State Representative Andrew Farmer. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Farmer will address the monthly Sevier County Tea Party meeting in Sevierville at the Thompson-Carr Center, located on Dolly Parton Parkway across from Sevier County High School,...
By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com The Seymour Flea Market fire consumed five buildings. (The Herald/ Ryan Cleaveland) Seymour- A fire that set five buildings ablaze caused a traffic shutdown throughout the Seymour community May 3. After spotting...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Kegs of local brewing company Saw Works beer sit stacked against the wall. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knox/Sevier/Blount- Regardless of political allegiances, any business owner will be quick to explain the...
By Lee Ramsey, lee@heraldnewstn.com Former Seymour Eagle basketball coach Brian Jessie this past season. (the Herald/ Lee Ramsey) Seymour Eagles high school basketball Coach Brian Jessie has turned in his resignation. Last week he walked into...
