Archive for: January, 2002

CN Notes

Lady Eagles basketball moving on up The Carson-Newman Lady Eagles continue their climb in the polls as they jumped one spot to #15 in this week\’s USA Today/ESPN Division II Women\’s Top 25 College Basketball Poll. The Lady Eagles,...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – SEVIERVILLE

¸ Damages were the result of an accident that took place at 1840 Hwy. 441 and a report was filed. ¸ 1432 Hwy. 441 was the location of an accident that had reported damages and a report was filed. ¸ Injuries were reported from an accident...

 

INCIDENT REPORTS – SEVIERVILLE

• Damages were the result of an accident that happened on 1020 Hwy. 441 and a report was filed. • Theft was the reason for officers to arrive at 300 Gary Wade Blvd. and a report was filed. • A hit and run was the cause for an accident...

 

Commissioners to vote on new jail site

Sevier County Commissioners will be considering a resolution to accept the county fairgrounds property as the site for a new minimum security detention facility, at their regular monthly meeting, Monday. The county is currently being sued for...

 

Player of the week

The Tennessee RV Center/Herald Newspaper Sevier County Player of the Week for week seven of the high school football season is Sevier County High School senior quarterback Phillip Chaney. Though Chaney didn’t put up huge numbers in his first...

 

A Positive and A Negative donors needed

Sevier County Blood Drives—September 26 & 28 Transfused blood and blood products must come from volunteer donors. There is no better way to show your volunteer spirit than giving the gift of life. Each donor has the ability to help...

 

Officers storm Newport drug store

NEWPORT – CVS Pharmacy on Cosby Highway in Newport was the scene of a hostage situation that the Newport police and Cocke County sheriff’s deputies rushed into where someone had been holding customers. According to reports, several offices...

 

Youthful Pioneers hope to grow up in a hurry

0-4 Rutledge will try to get pick up its first win of 2005 when they visit Benton Householder Field for a Region 1-3A battle with Seymour The usually strong Rutledge Pioneers are stuck in the muck and the mire of a dreadful start to the 2005...

 

Sea. Air. Land. Minivan?

As the embodiment of today’s extreme action her0, Van diesel has jumped out of speeding planes, skied down sheer cliffs, flipped cars 360 degrees and battled the world’s worst bad guys. But now he takes on his greatest screen challenge to...

 

The road ends here

Lady Eagles lose hard fought game The Lady Eagles gave it a valiant effort but in the end they couldn’t pull out the victory against Oliver Springs Wednesday night at Carter High School. The Lady Eagle led for most of the game but couldn’t...

 

Morris Speaks Out: Never mind the media

Don’t get too worried by the absurd media gloom about the war: The American people aren’t listening, and neither should President Bush. Even if Bush were somehow inclined to bother with The New York Times, any competent political adviser...

 

Back to school again

Schools re-open with a much better attendance rate “Very much improved,” was the comment made by Ms. Condra, attendance secretary at Sevierville Middle School when discussing the student attendance on Monday. Sevier County schools closed...

 

Advice Column: Dear Rose

Dear Rose,     I read the letter from the 16-year-old pregnant girl. I couldn’t get her off my mind all weekend and my heart really went out to her. I can understand both sides. But I want her to know that I am very proud of her, for NOT...

 

Finalists prepare for millionaire drawing

Second event set for Saturday in Gatlinburg Three west Tennesseans will head east this weekend to enjoy the beauty of the Smokies—and a chance to become one of the Tennessee Lottery’s instant-ticket million-dollar winners. The Tennessee...

 

Death for Peterson

A jury in Redwood City, California, decided that defendant Scott Peterson should be executed for killing his wife, Laci, and her unborn son. The decision came after jurors deliberated for a third day and had asked for further evidence for viewing....

 

4-H performing arts troupe

The acclaimed Tennessee 4-H Performing Arts Troupe is seeking newtalent for the 2005 performing year.  The troupe is composed of seventeentalented, dynamic, energetic and creative singers, dancers and techniciansfrom across Tennessee.  Group...

 

Buck Stops Here: What’s it going to take?

I remember a drive ten years ago up Chapman Highway. I was on my way to Madisonville and looked at a map and found that I could get there by going down Highway 411. Of course to get there from Sevierville I took Chapman. The beauty of the road...

 

The turkey is not to blame for tiredness

After we have all had our fill of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberries and pie, the usual scene is the family sprawled out on sofas, beds and recliners. Dishes pile up, leftovers remain on the table, and countertops stay cluttered as people...

 

“Tennessee Season to Remember”

Remembrance Event To Be Held At State Capitol 5:30 P.M. CST, Dec. 2   Governor Phil Bredesen and First Lady Andrea Conte announced that “Tennessee Season to Remember” will be held for a second year at the State Capitol on Thursday, December...

 

Busch hangs on for championship

Closest finish in NASCAR history Kurt Busch started the day in the most enviable position in the garage, he had the pole and he was the point’s leader for the series. No pressure, right? The 26-year-old driver from Las Vegas would have to...