There is still time to register for the Spring 2016 Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament and compete for over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The 18th Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament will be held over two days, Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2016. Tournament registration is open to everyone possessing the appropriate fishing license and permits. There are divisions ...

A Gerber baby food recall has been issued for four batches of Gerber Organic 2nd Foods pouches because spoilage could make children who eat the product ill. Gerber Products Company announced today that it is voluntarily recalling two varieties of Gerber Organic 2nd Foods pouches because a packaging defect may leave them susceptible to spoilage during transport and handling. “As ...

A local woman faces a murder charge in the death of her newborn baby. According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Stephanie M. Brown, of Sevierville, has been charged with 1st degree murder for allegedly smothering her baby shortly after giving birth. Brown brought her deceased newborn infant to LeConte Medical Center on Jan. 14, 2016, where medical staff ...

A fundraising event for the Tri-County Lions Club will offer dancing and karaoke to the music of the 1950–60s, and an Elvis Show. The family friendly event is planned for Friday, April 8, 2016 at Andy’s Junction, 202 Williams Road in Seymour, Tenn. (behind Connie’s Kitchen). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dance begins at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will ...

The weather is getting warmer and it’s time to clean out your garage and reserve your vendor space at the Sevierville 10-Mile Yard Sale. With the spring sale scheduled for Saturday, April 16, 2016, vendor spaces are already selling fast for the Sevierville 10-Mile Yard Sale in Sevierville. Many vendors charge $20 per space and use the event as a ...

A massive canned tuna recall has been issued for Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee brands because potential contamination could cause life-threatening illness. Select varieties of Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee brand canned tuna are subject to a tuna recall after routine inspection at a packing facility found that an equipment malfunction may have left the products ...

Citizens are being warned not to fall for political campaign donation scams this Presidential Election year. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs issued an advisory Wednesday regarding scammers that fraudulently solicit political campaign donations. According to the agency, scammers often use Caller ID spoofing to pose as representatives from political parties or election committees. Because ...

Dollywood has announced Lightning Rod, its newest coaster, will not be completed in time for the theme park’s opening this week. When Dollywood in Pigeon Forge opens its doors to crowds for the 2016 season on March 19, visitors will no doubt be disappointed that they will not have the opportunity to experience Lightning Rod, both the world’s fastest wood ...

Ripley’s Attractions in Tennessee is offering a guaranteed interview to each job seeker who participates in their Ripley’s Job Fair. Looking to fill a variety of positions at its attractions in Sevier County, the Ripley’s Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, 88 River Road in ...

Viewers from around the world are awaiting the hatch of two eggs in the nest of Bald Eagles named Mr. President and The First Lady. The D.C. Eagle Nest Cam is live streaming the nest of Mr. President and The First Lady as the world watches for two fuzzy eaglets hatched from their eggs. The bonded pair of Bald Eagles ...