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Most of the exterior work for the new fire station has been completed. (The Herald/ Joe King) Although a lot of work has been accomplished for the construction of the new Seymour Volunteer Fire Department station, there is still a ways to go...
Those who donate blood at any Medic Blood Center location between July 23 and 27 will receive a free voucher for any Tennessee Smokies regular season home game. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Medic Regional Blood Center continues to offer creative...
To help raise funds for the Sevier Lodge #334, which provides charitable assistance to Seymour, a car show event will be held July 21. The second annual Open Classic Car Show, Rummage Sale, and Country Ham Breakfast will be held at the Lodge,...
Claude Ownby (The Herald/Submitted Photo) City of Sevierville Alderman Claude Ownby, who served as an alderman for 19 years, passed away June 19 at the age of 77. Alderman Ownby dedicated much of his life to faithfully serving the citizens of...
A SCUD crew works to clean a gas valve at Boyd’s Creek. (The Herald/ Joe King) In compliance with a Federal regulation, a crew from the Sevier County Utility District (SCUD) inspected and cleaned a gas valve located on Boyds Creek Tuesday...
Benjamin Whisler is presented the scholarship award from CNB’s Chuck Godfrey. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Citizens National Bank and The Dollywood Foundation recently presented the Dolly Parton Scholarship in the amount of $15,000 to Seymour...
April visitation to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park increased 8 percent. (The Herald/NPS) Great Smoky Mountains National Park saw an 8 percent jump in visitors during April 2012 as compared with April 2011. Year-to-date visitation is...
Members of the board discuss the possibility of purchasing a new fire engine. (The Herald/Joe King) After the accumulation of recent fundraising efforts, the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department held their monthly board meeting last week to discuss...
Dorothy Lethco (The Herald/SCSD) David C. Johnson (The Herald/SCSD) Tommy K. Floyd (The Herald/SCSD) Teri D. Elliot (The Herald/SCSD) Steven S. Phillips (The Herald/SCSD) Minda D. McCracken (The Herald/SCSD) Mitchell D. Collins (The Herald/SCSD) Jennifer...
This week Blalock and Sons continued placement of rip rap on the slope above the retaining wall. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) With two separate phases of the Improving Hwy. 66 project well underway, some minor traffic shifts have been made. Blalock...
ATM photo of the fraud suspect being sought by the Sevierville Police Department. (The Herald/SPD) The Sevierville Police Department has requested the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of committing fraud. According to SPD...
The Seymour Farmer’s Market features local farmers, gardeners, small businesses and crafters during its five month season. (The Herald/Archive Photo) The Seymour Farmer’s Market will return for the 2012 season next month. The market will...
Whether it is because of the available commercial real estate, hearsay, company scouting, or a combination of these factors, there has been a rumor circulating around Seymour that a Cracker Barrel restaurant would someday be constructed in the...
The first Mother’s Day was celebrated in 1908. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) Every May women around the world are celebrated for their sacrifices and contributions to the family. With all that mom does for her children, it would seem like the...
Students rehearse for the upcoming three-day performance of “Tom Sawyer” at SHS. (The Herald/Michele Karl) Mark Twain’s classic novel “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” will be brought to life by the Seymour High School Choral Department...
National Park Service rangers and special agents are investigating an armed robbery that took place April 25 on the Foothills Parkway-East near Cosby. A man and woman, both from Newport, reported that at approximately 4:25 p.m., while they were...
Several local blood drives are scheduled in Sevier County during the upcoming weeks. (The Herald/Archive Photo) Medic Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a critical blood shortage, and therefore, struggling to meet the needs of 27...
Blalock and Sons crews paved base layers of the new outside lanes in Phase II of the Improving Hwy. 66 project. (The Herald/Submitted Photo) With two phases of the Improving Hwy. 66 project currently underway, drivers experienced some temporary...
Saul Eugenio Sanchez (The Herald/BCSO) Four men were arrested and charged with drug-related offenses on Friday after an investigation by a drug task force. Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong announced the men’s arrest on April 20, as...
William Lacy addresses the members of the Sevier County Commission. (The Herald/Joe King) During Monday’s Sevier County Commission Meeting commissioners deliberated on a rezoning issue regarding a nearby shooting range. Smoky Mountain Firearms,...
