Author Archive: Joe King

Shooting Investigated Near S. Knox

Shooting Investigated Near S. Knox

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Knoxville Police Officers responded to 900 E. Oak Hill to investigate a shooting May 10, 2013, at approximately 4:32 a.m.after the victim, Reginald Depriest, arrived by vehicle at the emergency room entrance...

 

The New Regime Reigns Supreme

The New Regime Reigns Supreme

By Angela Karl Ilan Rubin functions as a solo artist on his latest release, “Exhibit A”. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Although casual listeners aren’t usually familiar with each band member, lIan Rubin used his talent and creativity...

 

Tillman Signs with Wesleyan Lacrosse

Tillman Signs with Wesleyan Lacrosse

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Lacrosse defender Cheyenne Tillman signs with Tennessee Wesleyan. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- Adding to the already impressive number of Lacrosse players to be awarded scholarships this year, Cheyenne Tillman...

 

Seymour to be Graded Nationally

Seymour to be Graded Nationally

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- Although there are storage houses of organizations dedicated to measuring certain standards, hopes of an improved national grade could mean savings for local residents. The...

 

Students Win Big

Students Win Big

SHS Forensics Team District Winners gather around in the library. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- Several Seymour High School Students were recognized for their achievements and work with the Forensics Team this year. District winners...

 

Man Panhandles for Work

Man Panhandles for Work

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Jack Brodgen panhandles for work in Seymour. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- While the combination of a weak national economy and the modern age of communication has produced some unique methods for job seekers,...

 

Free History Lecture

Free History Lecture

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- When war was declared against Great Britain in 1812, Colonel John Williams (1778-1837) of Knoxville raised a company of volunteers and marched them 600 miles to Georgia to offer their service against...

 

Seymour Bids Farewell

Seymour Bids Farewell

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Seymour Middle School Principal Faye Nelson will retire after 12 years of service in her current position. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- As a respected and dedicated member of the community prepares to enter...

 

College Student Battles Tumor

College Student Battles Tumor

Mellissa Israel and two friends who shaved their heads to show their support. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- Diagnosed just after her sixteenth birthday, Mellissa Israel has been fighting a non-soft tissue sarcoma tumor in her...

 

Representative Farmer to Address Constituents

Representative Farmer to Address Constituents

State Representative Andrew Farmer. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Farmer will address the monthly Sevier County Tea Party meeting in Sevierville at the Thompson-Carr Center, located on Dolly Parton Parkway across from Sevier County High School,...

 

Massive Fire Devours Business

Massive Fire Devours Business

By Joe King, king@seymourherald.com The Seymour Flea Market fire consumed five buildings. (The Herald/ Ryan Cleaveland) Seymour- A fire that set five buildings ablaze caused a traffic shutdown throughout the Seymour community May 3. After spotting...

 

Beer Tax Reform Alters Industry

Beer Tax Reform Alters Industry

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Kegs of local brewing company Saw Works beer sit stacked against the wall. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knox/Sevier/Blount- Regardless of political allegiances, any business owner will be quick to explain the...

 

Wireless Provider Robbed For $50K

Wireless Provider Robbed For $50K

Footage from the security cameras shows the suspect. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Two separate burglaries of the Sevierville Sprint store, located at 699 Parkway, have been reported this month. According to Sevierville Police Department Detectives...

 

Vestal Struts Its Artistic Side

Vestal Struts Its Artistic Side

South Knoxville residents get down at last year’s Vestival. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) South Knoxville- As spring festivals continue to get underway South Knoxville’s Art & Heritage Festival will memorialize the late Knoxville...

 

Local Spring Festival Pops Up

Local Spring Festival Pops Up

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Valley Grove Baptist Church is located at 9000 Old Sevierville Pike. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville/ Seymour- Although SouthFest is now a distant memory to some, a community celebration centrally...

 

SVFD Monthly Stats

SVFD Monthly Stats

SVFD Fire Chief Kevin Nunn goes over some data at the community forum. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- With such a regular presence in the community, it can be easy for some to forget just how much Seymour Volunteer Fire Department does...

 

Water Quality Reviewed

Water Quality Reviewed

South Knoxville/ Seymour- The quality of drinking water is important to overall health. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) In recognition of Safe Drinking Water Week Knoxville Utility Board encourages their customers to review its 2012 Water Quality...

 

Farmers Market Grows From Its Roots

Farmers Market Grows From Its Roots

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com The Farmer’s Market in South Knoxville offers a range of both edible and non-edible produce. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) South Knoxville- Marble Springs State Historic Site will present the 3rd Season...

 

Burchett Praised for Budget

Burchett Praised for Budget

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett presents his Fiscal Year 2014 budget. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- It seems anytime a governmental budget is prosed there is at least one group dissatisfied....

 

The Price of Free Living

The Price of Free Living

(The Herald/ Archived Photo) I was in my neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated behind a group of jubilant individuals celebrating the coming implementation of the health care bill. I could not finish my breakfast. This is what...