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Pop a top again – It seems that Paul Summers, the Tennessee Attorney General must be a very busy man this summer. After issuing some 71 requested opinions through June 1, the office has issued 11 in the month of June. None of the eleven are...
Over 100 floats, vehicles, horses and bands paraded through the streets of Gatlinburg in the first celebration of the Fourth of July this year. Led by the Kerbella Shrine mini-semis and precision drill by police motorcycle units, the parade...
Organizers of the 5th Relay For Life event in Sevier County met at Tennessee State Bank’s Corporate Headquarters in Pigeon Forge this week to celebrate accomplishments and look toward 2004. Those in attendance were treated to dinner and refreshments...
There is a new addition to the Smokey Mountain Herald Staff. Lorelei Goff of Sevierville began working at The Herald on Monday, July 7. Lorelei and her two sons, Josh and Aaron, relocated to Sevierville from Waynesville, NC. in April. “We...
The war that “ended” still rages on in Iraq, our troops are still being shot at and killed, only weapons of “individual destruction” are being found, the unemployment rate in June was the highest in several years, and our national debt...
In one of those late-night movie marathons that dot the holiday weekends, I stumbled across the movie “Dave.” It’s one I hadn’t seen in a while and as I was too tired to channel surf much more, I watched the second half of the movie....
“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors They just never stop, this hate-America/hate...
“The opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the columnists and not necessarily those of The Herald Newspapers, the publishers, or our advertisers and sponsors.” – The Editors The Vietnam War, waged for the sake...
The new turnout gear recently purchased for $30,000 by the Seymour Fire Department comes with high tech safety features also used by the United States military and NASCAR. According to Chief Darryl Kerley, the department just purchased 30 sets...
The newly formed Cherokee Hills Neighborhood Association met Thursday, June 26th at the Seymour First Baptist Church, discussing ways to improve the large subdivision, but adjourned without a large turnout for the event, the third monthly meeting...
Learn how to manage stress, create impressive job applications and ace a job interview during this month’s workshops at the Five Rivers Regional Career Center. The workshops are offered at no cost to participants and everyone is welcome. Located...
An important line item in the proposed budget for the Sevier County Schools isn’t a big expenditure, but it is an important one. The budget calls for $57,000 to be spent on environmental testing of the county schools. The tests are to determine...
Sevier County youth are busy preparing for the first step toward the State Exposition by participating in the County Livestock Show. It is scheduled for Wednesday evening, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. The Sevier County...
Openings still available for sessions in July Wears Valley Ranch in Sevier County is once again offering summer camp opportunities for kids looking for a great adventure. Camp Arrowwood, held at Wears Valley Ranch, is a five-night residential...
Former owner Ilona Stinnett says she’s a little sad to be leaving the Heart of Blount Antique Mall, but is looking forward to her retirement and she is sure that new owners Janette Hamby and sister Daphne Quesenberry will do a great job. “We’re...
At one time, Boyd’s Creek was a busy community with its own Post Office, general store, gristmills, and the Knoxville Sevierville and Eastern Railroad, which ran through the community. The KS&E, or as the locals who traveled on it called...
If you visited a store or a restaurant and left your purse or wallet behind, you’d certainly go back to get it. So wouldn’t you do the same for a much greater amount of money that you may have abandoned with a former employer? You would...
Kevin Koeneman is headed to Cleveland State in the fall on a full scholarship to play baseball for the Cougars. Kevin, a standout pitcher for the Seymour Eagles who tripped to the state tourney in 2003, signed the letter of intent on Wednesday...
Sammuel Messlein, a Memphis 10-year-old, has begun the journey of his young life since he started a walk across Tennessee on June 8. His walk will be an adventure, a learning experience and an opportunity to raise awareness for Camp Horizon,...
“Dumb and Dumberer” is very close to the cinematic train wreck one might expect. Believe the hype, it really is that bad. The original “Dumb and Dumber” is one of the best comedies in the last 15 years, marking the collaboration of...
