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US Congressman Phil Roe. (The Herald/ Archived Photo) Sevier County- U.S. Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) applauded House Speaker Boehner (R-OH) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on the letter sent to President Obama regarding...
By Joe King, king@heraldnewstn.com The site of the controlled burning is slated to be developed into commercial property. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- The controlled burning taking place on Chapman Hwy. has raised the curiosity of many residents...
The bumpy intersection of Chapman Hwy. and Maryville Hwy. was resurfaced this past weekend. (The Herald/ Joe King) Seymour- As the busiest intersection in the community, the section of road shared by Chapman Highway and Maryville Highway takes...
South Knoxville- South-Doyle Youth Sports will host a Spring Car Show May 18 with registration from 9 to 11 a.m. The car show will take place at 7335 Chapman Hwy. with an awards presentation at 2 p.m. All makes and models are welcome. In addition...
Sevier/ Blount counties- Mobile travel apps are emerging in Tennessee tourism. Two East Tennessee travel apps launched this week as a part of National Travel and Tourism Week. (the Herald/Submitted Photo) Blount Partnership unveiled the first...
(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Blount County – A small earthquake that occurred May 10 was felt in Maryville, Knoxville, Friendsville, Alcoa, and parts of Seymour. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake registered a 2.5 on the...
(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Seymour- Graduating seniors, parents, guardians, teachers and staff members of Seymour High School have been invited to attend a service to be held in their honor. The Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2013...
(The Herald/ Archived Photo) Blount County- The City of Alcoa Fire Department began flushing and conducting water flow tests on the City’s fire hydrants this week. Approximately 700 hydrants will be checked from May through July. Testing...
C.R.O.S.S. Ministries operates out of and serves the Seymour community. (The Herald/ Submitted Photo) Seymour- An outreach programing severing Seymour will host a rummage sale to provide for families who have been struggling in the slow economy. Christians...
(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...
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...
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...
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,...
(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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
