Tag Archives: Sevier County

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 ...

People looking for employment are invited to participate in a Sevier County Job Fair where they can meet employers with available positions and utilize the services of the Career Coach, a mobile job center. The 19th Annual Sevier County Job Fair will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center, ...

How can Sevier County become a Healthier Tennessee Community? Russell Cliché, with the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness will be addressing this topic on Tuesday, March 22 from 10:30 – 11:30 at the King Family Public Library. The public is welcome to attend this program, sponsored by the Sevier County Health Improvement Council. Last year, Governor Bill Haslam and ...

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 ...

It’s not too early for 4-H members to begin making plans for 4-H Summer Camp. Each summer over 200 Sevier County 4-H members attend camp. A week at camp can be the highlight of the summer for a 4-H member. 4-H offers a camp experience for most age and interest levels. Camp applications are being distributed this month in 4-H ...

Home Federal Bank has launched its sixth Hometown Heroes community service awards program, which to date has contributed $125,000 to nearly 40 area nonprofit organizations in honor of outstanding community volunteers who make East Tennessee a more comfortable place for all of us. Potential Hometown Heroes honorees include those who mentor children; support seniors; advocate for the most vulnerable; care ...

Sevier County Election Results for March 1, 2016. These election results are unofficial until certified. Note that Property Assessor and Non-Partisan School Board results do not include votes cast by absentee ballot. Tennessee Democrat Presidential Primary Election Results Candidate Votes Statewide % Statewide Votes Sevier County Only % Sevier County Hillary Clinton 245,374 66.08% 1,260 49.37% Bernie Sanders 120,360 32.41% ...

It’s time for 4-H’ers to get out the apron and warm up the oven for the annual 4-H Baking Contest, which will be held at 4-H Club meetings in March. The Baking Contest has been a traditional favorite over the years. This year, 4-H members will make different types of cookies depending on their grade level. Specific categories are listed ...

“The research results are in,” says Dr. Dena Wise, Professor and Extension Specialist with UT Extension, “and it’s clear that the best way to save is to make savings automatic.” That’s why America Saves, and other organizations that promote saving, are focusing on making savings automatic during America Saves Week 2016. “Many people have automatic retirement savings through a 401(k) ...

A head on collision on Chapman Highway over the weekend has left three residents of Sevier County dead. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on Chapman Highway just south of the Simpson Road intersection in Knoxville at about 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. 43-year-old Herman R. Maldonado, of Sevierville, Tenn., was traveling northbound on Chapman ...