Archive for: September, 2007

SVFD Extinguishes early morning house fire

SVFD Extinguishes early morning house fire

On 09-26-2007 at 1:30 A.M. Seymour Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2250 McCleary Rd. Upon arrival the fireman found a 2200 square foot single story wood frame home with heavy black smoke showing. SVFD made an interior...

 

Straight to Varsity

The Seymour freshman football team’s co-head coach Chris Smelcer lists five former SHS players that were talented enough to jump from middle school straight to varsity.   Gary Stinnett—The current Eagles’ varsity...

 

Arrest of burglar ends suspicion

Arrest of burglar ends suspicion

According to Sevier Co. Sheriff Ron Seals, Sevier Co. Sheriffs Detectives have made an arrest in connection with the burglary of Superior Automotive on Newport Hwy. in Sevierville. On Monday Sept. 24th 2007 SCSD Officers investigated a burglary...

 

Head-on crash erupts in fire

According to Sheriff Ron Seals his department. investigated an automobile accident on Tuesday at app. 4:30 PM in the 5200 block of Jones Cove Rd around mile marker 16. Seals states that the head on collision between the two vehicles resulted...

 

What a relief

There are periods in your life that are marked by memorable events. One of those events for me was the last two weeks that our website has been down. The best way I can convey to you the effects on me is by asking you to think of how it would...

 

Duncan Lauds Passing of Water Resources Development Act

Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN) announced today that the Congress has passed desperately-needed legislation containing flood control projects, environmental restoration projects, and wastewater system improvements for our Nation's...

 

Man arrested for Berry murder

Man arrested for Berry murder

A man arrested last Friday night on un-related charges became a murder suspect Sunday and has now been officially charged with the murder of Johnia Berry. Taylor Lee Olson, 22, of Knoxville, is charged with seven counts in the death of...

 

GOVERNOR BREDESEN PROCLAIMS SEPT. 29 PUBLIC LANDS DAY IN TENNESSEE

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed Sept. 29,2007, as Public Lands Day in Tennessee. The proclamation coincides withNational Public Lands Day celebrations being held across the country. "In Tennessee, we are fortunate...

 

Korbitz Corner

Start the printing presses, the ones ensconced in the U.S. mint.  The question is, will they be able to keep up with all the money that's about to be made? Now that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. has a new car number, new sponsors, and new colors,...

 

Bill Bickel’s CRIMEWEEK

Polish crime novelist Krystian Bala has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2000 abduction, torture and murder of a man he believed was having an affair with his estranged wife. A key piece of the prosecution's case: Bala's...

 

Church and school choirs are invited to audition

Have you ever dreamed of performing on the world-renowned Grand Ole Opry® stage?  That dream could come true this holiday season, thanks to Gaylord Opryland® Resort & Convention Center's A Country Christmas!  Middle...

 

Man shot, woman found dead

According to Sevier County Sheriff, Ron Seals, the Sevier County Central Dispatch received a 911 call on Sunday 9/23/2007 at approximately 10:30 am to assist in locating a possible fire in the area Spruce Court and McCarter Hollow Road. Sheriff's...

 

Artist visits students at Seymour Middle School

Artist visits students at Seymour Middle School

Seymour Middle School sixth graders had a great time this past week with visiting artist Annamaria Grundlach.  She visited Ms. Cosner's art classes as part of the Knoxville Museum of Art's "Meet the Master's" program....

 

Seymour son seriously injured in Baghdad

A roadside bomb near Baghdad seriously injured a Seymour son this past week. Both legs of career soldier Brian Schar had to be legs amputated as he was injured in a roadside bomb near Baghdad, according to the family. According to Kenneth...

 

We are back

We are back

The Seymour Herald website is back up and running again. You wouldn’t believe the number of different complications which eminated from this catastrophe. Thanks to our web and software guru, we have been able to get back on-line with minimal...

 

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind.

She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see the world, I will marry you.' One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages came off, she...

 

AARP Driver Safety Program classes for October

AARP Driver Safety Program classes for October

The AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM is a classroom driver improvement course designed for motorists age 50 and up. The eight-hour course is typically taught in two, four-hour sessions over two days. It provides practical techniques for coping with...

 

DAR Great Smokies Chapter Makes Lap Robes for Veterans

DAR Great Smokies Chapter Makes Lap Robes for Veterans

SEVIERVILLE, TN-More than twenty lap robes and six walker bags will soon be taken to the VA Hospital in Johnson City for use by Veterans. Lap robes and walker bags are being hand-crafted by members of The Great Smokies Chapter of the Daughters...

 

FIRE BAN IN BACKCOUNTRY LIFTED

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have lifted the prohibition on campfires in the Park's backcountry, effective immediately. The Park had issued a ban on open fires at the Park's 100-plus backcountry sites and shelters on...

 

Woman found dead

According to Sheriff Ron Seals his Dept received a 911 call from 5274 Mathis Branch Rd. at approximately 1:00PM on Thursday Sept. 20th 2007 to investigate a death. Officers arrived on the scene and found a 60 year old female identified as Judy...