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Sevierville Police Searching for Three Check Fraud Suspects

Sevierville Police Searching for Three Check Fraud Suspects

Sevierville Police Department detectives are searching for three men suspected of fraudulently cashing numerous company payroll checks over the past week. The three men, whose faces were captured by bank security equipment, have allegedly forged payroll checks at several Sevier County Bank locations in Sevierville and the surrounding area. The payroll checks were reportedly stolen from Ingle Trucking Company. According ...

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Students Graduate from American Legion Youth Air Rifle Shooting Safety Program

Students Graduate from the American Legion Youth Air Rifle Shooting Safety Program

In January 2015, the American Legion Post 104 in Sevierville announced the beginning of a new program under one of the Four Pillars of the American Legion, Americanism. This is the Youth Air Rifle Shooting Safety Program / Junior Shooting Program. Lester Piniak, Commander Post 104, says the training course is the first for the American Legion, not only in ...

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No Fishing License Required – Free Fishing Day in Tennessee Coming Up

No Fishing License Required – Free Fishing Day in Tennessee Coming Up

A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at the office, so cast your line and try your luck on Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6, 2015 when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day ...

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Dolly Parton Statue in Sevierville Receives Award from TripAdvisor

Dolly Parton Statue in Sevierville Receives Award from TripAdvisor

The popular travel review website TripAdvisor.com has recognized the Dolly Parton Statue, which resides on the lawn of the Sevier County Courthouse in Sevierville, Tenn., with an award. The Dolly Parton Statue was recently awarded a 2015 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The award is based on the quality of reviews and opinions earned on TripAdvisor.com in the past year. ...

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Dollywood to Hold “Job Fair Fridays” in June

Dollywood to Hold "Job Fair Fridays" in June

A wide variety of job opportunities are available at local Dollywood Company properties, including Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort set to open in this summer, and job seekers may apply online or in person on “Job Fair Fridays” throughout June 2015. Dollywood kicks off a month-long schedule of job fairs for positions at Dollywood Theme Park, Dollywood’s Splash Country, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort ...

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Relay For Life of Sevier County to Hold Day-Long Event at Patriot Park

Relay For Life of Sevier County to Hold Day-Long Event at Patriot Park

Join Relay For Life of Sevier County on Saturday to celebrate cancer survivors, honor those fighting cancer, remember those lost, and fight back by fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Relay For Life of Sevier County‘s 16th annual event will be held May 30, 2015 at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. Admission to the event is free. Begin the day ...

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Free Freezing Food Preservation Class Offered by UT Extension

Free Freezing Food Preservation Class Offered by UT Extension

UT Extension of Sevier County will be offering a Free Freezing Fruits & Vegetables Class on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Extension Office in Sevierville. Free recipes, demonstrations, and updated research will encourage participants to consider freezing as an option for preserving food. The class is FREE, but pre-registration is needed by May 27. You may register by calling ...

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Industrial Hemp Production Comes to Tennessee

Industrial Hemp Production Comes to Tennessee

For the first time in more than 60 years, industrial hemp can be produced in Tennessee. The 2014 United States Farm Bill and a new law enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly in 2014 both provide for the lawful production of industrial hemp, which differs from the genetically similar marijuana that remains unlawful to grow. “Industrial hemp is regarded primarily ...

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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Urges Boating Safety

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Urges Boating Safety

Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner. Annually, the Memorial Day weekend is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year over the holiday weekend, there was one boating-related ...

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