Archive for: March, 2008

SEVIER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESCHOOL STORY TIME & LAP-SIT PROGRAMS

Seymour Branch Library “Up, Up, and Away: Visit the TN Museum of Aviation Story Time!” Children are invited to attend the story time program at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation located at 135 Air Museum Way off Dolly Parton Parkway...

 

Rep. Montgomery advocates key bills

State lawmakers are promoting key health care proposals this year aimed at helping elderly and disabled Tennesseans receive more options in their health care, including staying in their homes for as long as possible.  Representative Richard...

 

Cub Scouts Race To The Finish Line

Cub Scouts Race To The Finish Line

Cub Scout Pack 585 held its Annual Pinewood Derby Race last Saturday at Seymour United Methodist Church. The results are as follows; SPEED: 1st: Brandon Burgess 2nd: William Foster... read the rest of the story by Subscribing now.ShareEmailFacebookTwitterGoogle...

 

Vols conclude first week: Pads go on after Spring Break

Tennessee wrapped up the non-contact portion of spring football practice with a 2 1/2-hour workout Thursday at Haslam Field. The Vols drilled in shorts, helmets and shoulder pads for the second time in three days as the week before spring break...

 

Farm Rezoning Faces Major Objections

County Commissioner Judy Godfrey was again on the hot seat recently at another group North Knob Creek meeting concerning her unpopular voting practices.   This group, different than the North Knob Creek Community Association (NKCCA), met...

 

DRIVEN DANCE AND CHORAL TROUPE BOUND FOR STATE TITLE

Victorious in Tennessee state competition and national finals, “Driven” dance team and choral troupe of New Hope Church in Sevierville are state bound. Nationals draw over 10,000 teens worldwide for an experience of 10.2 on the Richter...

 

Con man Sweeps Thru Sevier County Prior to Sweetwater

Con man Sweeps Thru Sevier County Prior to Sweetwater

Sweetwater Police are looking for a con man who after sweeping through Sevier County took advantage of several Sweetwater residents also. Authorities say he took a Sevier County man for $3,500 last August before moving to Sweetwater and attempted...

 

Fourteenth Annual Private School Benefit Golf Tournament

The King’s Academy invites men and women to participate in its Fourteenth Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Eagle’s Landing Golf Club in Sevierville.  The tournament is part of the school’s ongoing...

 

Therapy Cat Works Wonders

My name is "Princess Sugar Pie", here I am with Alan Williams of WVLT Channel 8 TV. He and his cameraman came to interview me and my owner, Jim Barbee, that's him holding me, on March 11.  When they asked where we wanted to...

 

Monthly County Commission Agenda

The monthly Sevier County Commission meeting is set for Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. on the third floor of the courthouse. The agenda is as follows;   VI. Reports of Commission Committees ... read the rest of the story by Subscribing...

 

Officials Urge Public Vigilance Regarding Water Supply Safety and Utility Security

In cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the City of Sevierville urges increased public awareness of the need to report suspicious activity at or around municipal water supply facilities, and electrical, natural/propane...

 

Fleeing Suspect Arrested for Burglary

Fleeing Suspect Arrested for Burglary

According to Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals, on Thursday March 13th at approximately 3:27PM Sevier Co. Sheriffs Deputy John Brown was on patrol on Thunder Mtn Road off of Little Cove Road when he observed a silver Honda passenger car parked...

 

SVFD Fights Two Fires One Night

A two story house fire at 7315 Remagen Lane in south Knox County drew four Seymour Volunteer Fire Department Engines and 16 firefighters Thursday afternoon around 5:07 P.M. Upon arrival SVFD found a 2 story home with fire along the outside wall...

 

Mayo shines during Vols’ pro timing day

Tennessee’s annual pro timing day took place Wednesday inside the Neyland-Thompson Sports Center, allowing National Football League scouts the opportunity to see first-hand the skills of recent UT performers. And it is the opinion of...

 

4-H Public Speaking Event Winners

4-H Public Speaking Event Winners

Sevier County 4-H Members recently participated in Regional and Sub-Regional 4-H Public Speaking Events in Knoxville and Grainger County.  These events were held to give grade level county winners the opportunity to compete at the next...

 

2008 SEC Men’s Basketball Awards Announce

The Southeastern Conference unveiled its men's basketball coaches postseason awards Tuesday to cap off another season of SEC basketball. Kentucky's Billy Gillispie and Tennessee's Bruce Pearl shared SEC Coach of the Year honors and...

 

Soccer Eagles Blank Cosby

Soccer Eagles Blank Cosby

Opening day went as well as anyone could have hoped Tuesday for the Seymour Eagles soccer team with a resounding 6-0 victory over district nemesis Cosby. Seymour (1-0) will face Harriman in another early-season conference tilt Thursday at 6...

 

Signs Going Up in Preparation for May I-40 Closure

The signs of change are going up all across the Knoxville area starting today.  Although the signs will not be utilized by motorists until May 1, Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are installing new signs that will aid motorists...

 

2008 Smoky Mountain Easter Pet Parade

Calling all pets! Bring your owners to the 2008 Smoky Mountain Easter Pet Parade! The parade will be held Saturday, March 15, at the Sevierville Community Center. Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by the parade and judging. The judges...

 

Lady Eagles sweep South-Doyle

The revamped Seymour High School Lady Eagles opened their 2008 softball season with a bang Monday night in a double-header sweep at nearby triple-A foe South-Doyle. The new version of the Lady Eagles features some distinct changes from last...