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Does your family know what to do if a tornado, earthquake, flood or other disaster strikes? Do you have a disaster plan or kit prepared? September is National Preparedness Month and across the United States, government offices and agencies, as well as private organizations and businesses are developing emergency preparedness plans and encouraging citizens to do the same. Ready.gov is ...

Consumers should check their smoke alarms because there has been a recall issued for more than a million Kidde brand smoke, and combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms that may fail to warn of dangerous conditions. Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C. is recalling three models of hard-wired smoke and smoke/carbon monoxide combination alarms because they may ...

A solid fertilization plan is one of the keys to a successful forage production program. To produce forage for grazing or hay, you must provide nutrients needed by the plants in adequate quantities. Usually, fertilization is considered a springtime procedure. However, there are many reasons to apply fertilizer in the fall. Stockpile tall fescue. Applying fall nitrogen to tall fescue ...

The Sevier County 4-H Poultry Show was held recently, at the Sevier County Fairgrounds, in Sevierville. The event highlighted the year for 4-H’ers participating in the 4-H Chick Chain Project. Hannah Allen, Catons Chapel Elementary School, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Pullets. Hailey Carmichael, Sevier County High School exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen and Shelby and Hailey Carmichael received ...

The Sevierville Police Department is warning citizens not to fall victim to a potential fundraising scam occurring in the area. Detectives with the Sevierville Police Department are investigating a recent alleged incident in involving a woman who claimed to be fundraising for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Going door-to-door soliciting donations, the woman received $100 from a local business. When ...

The City of Pigeon Forge is closing Jake Thomas Rd. for a week this month to accommodate traffic for an event at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Phil Campbell, facility manager of the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge announced that the city is closing the section of Jake Thomas Road that runs between the Parkway and Teaster Lane to ...

People who love hot rods, customs and classic cars will cruise into Pigeon Forge next weekend for one of the biggest car shows of the year. The Shades of the Past Hot Rod Roundup #32 will be held at Dollywood’s Splash Country on Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 2014. Over 2800 cars will be on display at the ...

Check your refrigerator for Kraft American Singles cheese as there is a recall of certain lots because they have the potential make people sick. Kraft Foods Group announced today the company is recalling select varieties of Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product after learning an ingredient supplier failed to store an ingredient used in the cheese according to Kraft’s ...

Congratulations to the Pigeon Forge Fire Department who has earned an award for their fire prevention accomplishments. The National Association of State Fire Marshals Fire Research and Education Foundation (NASFM Foundation) and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company have awarded the Pigeon Forge Fire Department with a 2013 Life Safety Achievement Award. To apply for the Life Safety Achievement Award, the organization ...

Are you confused about health Insurance? Particularly now with the changes in health care law many Americans are having to learn new policies and services. The health insurance landscape is changing and very complex. Health Insurance 101 is being offered through UT Extension to explore the basics of Health Insurance. Health insurance is really a contract between you and an ...