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SHS Preps for Musical

SHS Preps for Musical

SHS students rehearse for the upcoming performances of Annie> (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- One of the best-loved family musicals will take center stage at Seymour High School during the upcoming week as students and faculty members...

 

Home Invaders on the Prowl

Home Invaders on the Prowl

A home located on Bays Mountain Rd. was invaded by three men. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) South Knoxville- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three men who attempted to rob a South Knox County home the evening of April 28. Just...

 

Pilot Injured in Crash Landing

Pilot Injured in Crash Landing

The single engine Beechcraft lost power and crashed in South Knox County. (The Herald/ Courtesy: Justin Garrett) South Knox County- The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a plane crash in South Knox County during the early evening...

 

Seymour Middle School Golf Advances

Seymour Middle School Golf Advances

Lady Eagle middle school girls golf district champions. L-R: Katelyn Witucki, Caroline Hood, and Samantha Thompson. (the Herald/ Lee Ramsey) By Lee Ramsey, lee@heraldnewstn.com The Seymour Middle School golf team, both boys and girls, recently...

 

Seymour Track Competes in Vol Classic

Seymour Track Competes in Vol Classic

Lady Eagle Christina Garcia runs in the 4×800 Meter Relay. (the Herald/ Lee Ramsey) By Lee Ramsey, lee@heraldnewstn.com The Seymour Track team recently displayed its talent and athleticism in the Volunteer Track Classic on the University...

 

Lady Eagle Powerhouse Continues to Roll

Lady Eagle Powerhouse Continues to Roll

Lewis Pitches Second Perfect Game Lady Eagle senior ace pitcher Carly Lewis fires a fast one. (the Herald/ Lee Ramsey) By Lee Ramsey, lee@heraldnewstn.com The Seymour Lady Eagle softball team continues their march to the state by completely...

 

Bryson Dockery Becomes a Patriot

Bryson Dockery Becomes a Patriot

Seymour football standout Bryson Dockery signs papers with The University of the Cumberlands with his mother Stacie, father Birdie, and brothers Braxton and Brandon at his side. (the Herald/ Lee Ramsey) By Lee Ramsey, lee@heraldnewstn.com Seymour...

 

Seymour Baseball Defeats Karns 8-4

Seymour Baseball Defeats Karns 8-4

Wilson Inducted into Hall of Fame on Senior Night Seymour’s Bruce Wilson is inducted into the Seymour Athletic Hall of Fame.Left to Right: Jennifer Wilson, daughter; Donna Wilson, wife; Todd, son; Bruce Wilson; Gary Householder, Seymour...

 

Repair Causes Closure

Repair Causes Closure

By Joe King, King@Heraldnewstn.com AT&T crew members work to repair the wet telephone cable in the closed lane of Chapman Hwy. (The Herald/ Joe King) South Knoxville- A repair made by AT&T crews required the closure of the outside lane...

 

Cash Reward – Home Invasion Caught on Tape

Cash Reward – Home Invasion Caught on Tape

A home invasion in West Knoxville on April 22nd was caught on camera. The felons stole a Craftsman blower, aluminum ladder, and other items. The vehicle is a 2006-2007 Toyota Highlander. If you recognize these brazen thieves, please contact...

 

KUB Customers Targeted For Scam

KUB Customers Targeted For Scam

Pike Construction crews work on a recent KUB project. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Knoxville- Knoxville Utility Board received nearly one dozen calls April 24 from customers who reported somebody who called to collect money they supposedly owed...

 

Internet Sales Tax Mounts

Internet Sales Tax Mounts

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Sevier/Knox/Blount- Now that income tax season has made its way to the past a change to the way all Tennesseans pay their sales tax is gaining support from some of the federal lawmakers...

 

Overbey Honored By University

Overbey Honored By University

Tennessee State Senator Doug Overbey. (The Herald/ ArchivedPhoto) Sevier/ Blount County- State Senator Doug Overbey (R-Maryville) has been awarded the prestigious “Distinguished Alumnus Award” by Carson-Newman University. The award was presented...

 

Seymour Woman Lives Through Boston Bombing

Seymour Woman Lives Through Boston Bombing

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- After more than a week of constant mainstream media attention it can be difficult for some to personalize the Boston Marathon Bombing, but for one local woman the chaos...

 

Students Return from European Spring Break

Students Return from European Spring Break

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com Seymour students check out The Roman Coliseum. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- Although the mention of a field trip usually conjures up thoughts of museums, zoos, and other local sites, a group of Seymour...

 

Motel Blaze Put to Rest

Motel Blaze Put to Rest

By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com SVFD members work the scene of the motel fire. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- A fire that ignited at Seymour Motel was subdued by the successful efforts of local fire fighters  April 19. At approximately...

 

TKA Graduate Soars in Air Force

TKA Graduate Soars in Air Force

Senior Airman  Zachery Dailey. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- With the intense responsibility that goes along with military service, a locally raised youth excelling at these tasks is a feat that should make any community proud. Senior...

 

Fit Factory Girls Shine at Hero Rush

Fit Factory Girls Shine at Hero Rush

Team Fit Factory at Hero Rush before the race (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Proving they have what it takes to be a hero the ladies of Team Fit Factory showed up with a team who are on a Fitness Journey together. Hero Rush was  intimidating...

 

Tall Tales Size-up Seymour

Tall Tales Size-up Seymour

Cuz & Jan share a story with each other. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- From the time of the first settlers’ arrival, listening to storytelling has been a popular way of spending an evening in Sevier County. In that tradition,...

 

Final Construction Phase in Place

Final Construction Phase in Place

Crews work on the final phase to expand Hwy. 66. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Sevier County- Although both Phase One and Two of the Tennessee Department of Transportation Hwy. 66 project are complete, the end of the final phase is a long time...