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Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee adopts budget The Senate Finance Committee has amended the Administration’s proposed budget and approved a budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year that borrows less, has more protection for the Rainy...
Bernie Machen, President of the University of Florida, told the Orlando Sentinel that he intends to make Gators’ coach Urban Meyer the highest paid football coach in the SEC. For those of you who may not be keeping score, at $3.49...
AT&T* Tennessee today delivered a check for $466,628 to the Tennessee Regulatory Authority for the Tennessee Relay Service and the Telecommunications Devices Access Program. TNRS and TDAP are services administered by the Tennessee...
This year’s East Tennessee Shop Hop 2009 is happening June 18-27.The Shop Hop is a group of 15 shops that have something to offer quilters. They have come together and devised a great way for customers to participate in wining gift certificates...
Chris Fansler, 18, son of Larry and Candy Fansler of Seymour, and Russell Monett, 18, son of Sharon Monett of Knoxville and James Monett of Portland, Oregon, were awarded their Eagle Scout badges at a shared Court of Honor on Friday, May 22,...
Sevier County 4-H Member Jared Bruhin, participated in the 2009 State Junior High 4-H Academic Conference, at The University of Tennessee, June 9-12. Jared was selected to attend based on his participation in the 4-H Sheep and Veterinary Science...
Alice Dixon, who worked for the Knoxville Chamber for more than 40 years, died Monday, June 8th. She was 90.Dixon was born in Georgetown, Ky., and grew up in Sevierville, where her father owned and operated Lee’s Drug Store. She graduated...
Have you ever said “I’m too old to do that”? Well meet Jim Grubb. He was shooting basketball at Seymour First Baptist Church gym recently where he had just hit 98 out of 100 free throws. Grubb’s last miss was 15 minutes...
By Duane Gordon Dolly Parton was home in Sevier County last week to kick off Dollywood's KidsFest celebrations. On Friday, she initiated the annual festival by donning a red robe (which she called her red pajamas) in the Heartsongs...
Houston and Chesapeake are 8 week old tiger orange domestic short hair mixes. Rupert is a handsome 2 year old retriever mix. Adoption fee for cats and dogs is $100. and covers the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip....
Dear editorA Kodak woman raised the question “instead of paying for abortion and aftercare, why don’t we provide for birth control and contraceptives?”Answer: The very same people who appose abortion also appose birth control...
The Culinary I class will host a brunch at 11 a.m. on June 30. The menu includes omelets to order, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, home fries, grits, biscuits and gravy, French Toast and more. The cost is $10.The Garde Manager class will...
U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today voted in favor of legislation authorizing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the production and sale of tobacco products. The bill, H.R.1256, passed the Senate by a vote of 79 to...
An arm of the Smoky Mountain Area Ministries, Treasures from the Heart is a thrift store featuring everything anyone would want to buy.The sign on the front of the building states they have appliances, furniture, electronics, toys, dishes, men,...
MARYVILLE – Six students from Sevier County were among the approximately 225 undergraduates completing requirements for a bachelor of arts degree and graduating from Maryville College.Dave Ramsey, personal money management expert, popular...
4-H members are recognized for their accomplishments during this 4-H year. Elena Hollingsworth, Sevierville Intermediate School was recognized as the Outstanding 4-H Club Secretary for 2008-2009. The secretary award is based on club...
For the last few years this area has received less rainfall than normal. This year the rain has surpassed average mark by more than one inch. The famers are happy as are the lawn caretakers. I too am happy because the rain that falls from...
This May, the Tennessee Historical Commission selected the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center of Townsend, Tenn., for its 2009 Certificate of Merit. Given in conjunction with National and State Preservation Month, this certificate honors...
On Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the century-old buildings at the Mountain Farm Museum in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will come alive as national park staff and volunteers pay tribute to rural women of the past through demonstrations...
It's Vacation Bible School at Roaring Fork Baptist Church like you've never experienced before! Children and adults are admitted free from June 14-19,2009 from6:00 pm until 8:45 pm. For more information contact Sherri Webb at 654-2671....
