Archive for: August, 2009

Miracle Theater Seeks Talents

Miracle Theater Seeks Talents

The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., one of the largest faith-based theaters in the country, will be holding auditions Sun. Aug. 30 and Mon., Aug. 31 for performers for three different inspirational shows planned for the 2010 season. ...

 

Life is Simple

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 drinks.  A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.  When...

 

Back to School Time for Seymour

Back to School Time for Seymour

They say all good things must come to an end; that goes for summer vacation too.  Students, teachers, principals and staff personnel all can see the light at the end of the tunnel, or is that a train?  Either way, depending on how...

 

By: Lee Ramsey

In their first away from home match, the Lady Eagle's (97) defeated Morristown West (114) but lost to Morristown East (90) at Millstone Golf Course.Seymour was led by Megan Ganble with a 47 and Bailey Webb with a 50.Girl medalist was Katlyn...

 

Tennessee Receives $22 Million to Support, Increase Charter Schools

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has been awarded a $22 million grant through the United State Department of Education to support the state’s 22 existing charter schools and to increase the number of high-quality...

 

FREE HUNTING DAY SET FOR AUGUST 22

            August 22, the opening day for the 2009 squirrel hunting season, has been established as a free hunting day in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency...

 

A New Era Begins at Rocky Top

A New Era Begins at Rocky Top

    “It’s football time in Tennessee” as Bobby Denton announces over the Neyland Stadium public address system at the beginning of each home game.  It always brings chill bumps for any Vol football fan but...

 

Seymour Football Prepares to Raise the Curtain

Seymour Football Prepares to Raise the Curtain

On Friday night, August 21st, a new page in Seymour football will begin.  New head coach Jim Moores Eagles had a very successful scrimmage on Friday against Hardin Valley High School to prepare for that date.  It was a controlled two...

 

‘Safe Sitter’ At Fort Sanders

The Best Babysitter is a Safe Sitter.Does your teenage babysitter know what to do in case of emergency? When a teenager accepts a babysitting job, they accept the responsibility for a child’s life. Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program...

 

Walters State Receives Chair Award

Walters State Receives Chair Award

The Mid-East Regional P-16 Council and Walters State Community College received the prestigious Exemplary Leadership Award from the International Chair Academy at the group’s recent international conference.The Chair Academy grew from...

 

Governor Bredesen Announces Grants for McGhee Tyson Airport Grants awarded through TDOT’s Aeronautic

Governor Bredesen Announces Grants for McGhee Tyson Airport Grants awarded through TDOT’s Aeronautic

April 13, 2006   NASHVILLE—Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that aeronautics grants totaling $659,700 have been approved for the McGhee Tyson Airport. “Our local airports are vital to the economy and travel system of...

 

New Children’s Chorale at MC

New Children’s Chorale at MC

  This fall, the Maryville College Music Department will be adding a new children’s chorale and Orff ensemble to the already established Maryville College Youth Chorale. This new performing group is for children grades 2 through...

 

Computers 4 Kids Puts Dell Laptops into the Hands of 152 Foster Children

Computers 4 Kids Puts Dell Laptops into the Hands of 152 Foster Children

Knoxville, TN – Yesterday, Connected Tennessee presented 152 foster children throughout East Tennessee with brand new Dell laptop computers through the Computers 4 Kids program.  Connected Tennessee’s Computers 4 Kids (C4K)...

 

Grand Opening of the Seymour’s first Activity Center

Grand Opening of the Seymour’s first Activity Center

The Grand Opening of Seymour's first Activity Center for all ages opens August 15 between 10am to 5pm. Premiere complex has brought to our community professionals and degree certified instructors and coaches to start these new programs. ...

 

SPD has CAT for Teens

In an effort to improve the driving abilities and overall safety of younger drivers, the Sevierville Police Department (SPD) has scheduled a 12-hour Collision Avoidance Training (CAT) seminar on Aug. 20, 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Aug. 22, 8 a.m....

 

TWRA PROPOSES 2009-10 WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASONS

TWRA PROPOSES 2009-10 WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASONS

     The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is proposing a 60-day season for 2009-10 duck hunting, with one split similar to past years, that would end Jan. 31, 2010 and a 6-duck bag limit. TWRA has also recommended using...

 

Rotary Scholarship Recipients

Rotary Scholarship Recipients

Seymour Breakfast Rotary Club Don Lakatosh, center, welcomes the recipients of the club’s Jerry Garner Memorial Scholarships to the club meeting August 5. At left is Luke Bowes, 2009 graduate of The King’s Academy, and at right...

 

Arrowmont Art Auction

Arrowmont Art Auction

Gatlinburg, TN – All are invited to attend Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts’ scholarship fund auction Friday, Aug. 14. Support a worthy cause and have fun at the same time. Art lovers, collectors and friends won’t want...

 

LADY VOL CROSS COUNTRY TO MAKE 2009 DEBUT ON SEPT. 4

For the fifth straight season, the Tennessee women's cross country team will stage its opening act in Music City.  J.J. Clark's Lady Vols, who return three all-region caliber runners, will kick off their 2009 season at the Belmont...

 

VOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SLATED TO OPEN SEASON AT HOME ON SEPT. 19

VOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM SLATED TO OPEN SEASON AT HOME ON SEPT. 19 George Watts Begins 15th Season As Tennessee Men's Coach               KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of...