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Sevier County 4-H Members recently presented donations from their 13th Annual 4-H Hooked on Helping Hunger project to local food ministries. The boats are docked. The nets are drawn. 2014 has been another outstanding fishing trip for Sevier County 4-H Members. For the past 13 years, Sevier County 4-H members have set sail on a Fall Fishing excursion that benefits ...

Sevier County 4-H recently recognized Jeri Haun with the 2014 Friend of Sevier County 4-H Award. Haun is the Culinary Operations Manager for the Walters State Community College Sevierville Campus and impacted hundreds of 4-H members over the years as a 4-H volunteer. Jeri annually coordinates, teaches and provides leadership to 4-H baking workshops, the Gingerbread House workshop and 4-H Chef ...

Start your holiday shopping early at a Holiday Bazaar this weekend that will raise money for a local ministry making burial gowns for families suffering the loss of a baby. A Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Old Smoky Mountain Jubilee Theater in Pigeon Forge will benefit Angel Wings Memory Gowns. ...

A massive baby wipes recall has been issued for ten different brands of baby wipes because they may contain bacteria and pose a health risk. Pennsylvania based Nutek Disposables, Inc., a manufacturer of baby wipes for a number of major brands, has issued a nationwide voluntary product recall of certain lots of baby wipes after testing showed contamination with the ...

The week of Oct. 19-25, 2014 is designated as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, an annual observance spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The theme of this year’s observance is “Lead-Free KIDS for a Healthy Future.” Lead poisoning remains the most significant environmental threat ...

Celebrate the fall season at a fun event on Saturday and help raise money for a school in our local community. Northview Intermediate School is hosting its First Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission to the event is free. There will be fun, food and games. The country blues band SmokeRise ...

Parents can participate in a child fingerprinting and safety seat inspection this Saturday at the Child Safety Event in Sevierville. The Sevierville Police Department (SPD) will hold a free Child Safety Event on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Cash One, 741 Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville. Child fingerprinting services will be available at the event. ...

It’s not too early to begin thinking about Halloween, trick or treating, and Fall Festivals – especially if you’d like to save money on a costume. Costumes are being collected for Sevier County’s Second Annual Halloween Costume Swap at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Oct. 18, 2014. Keep Sevier Beautiful is hosting the second costume swap as part of ...

The Sevier County 4-H Meats Judging Team Members recently brought home honors in the Eastern Regional 4-H Meats Judging Team Competition held at Berean Christian School in Knoxville, Tn. The Eastern Region 4-H Judging Events are sponsored by and held in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Fair each fall. Sevier County was represented by three Junior High teams that placed ...

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 ...