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A new study shows that women are not receiving life-saving cervical cancer screening, especially in the Southern states. The Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that about eight million women between 21 and 65 years of age have not been screened for cervical cancer in the last five years. Cervical cancer is a ...

As the revitalization of Made in America products and manufacturing continues across the country, nowhere was this more evident this past week, than in Sevierville, Tenn., during the 2014 International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES). This week’s event marked the 15th anniversary for North America’s largest gift and souvenir show and one where a special spotlight was reserved for Made ...

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held this week at the site of the new Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge youth baseball complex. The City of Pigeon Forge and Ripken Baseball have announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. Scheduled to open in Spring 2016, the new $22.5 million facility will ...

Retail businesses in Sevierville can join the Sevierville Police Department’s ALERT program to prevent shoplifting, credit card fraud and other retail-related crime. The Area Law Enforcement and Retailer Team (ALERT) program partners the Sevierville Police Department with local retailers to teach retail crime awareness and prevention, as well as establishing a communication network to provide real-time alerts of incidents and ...

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 ...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced Thursday that he issued Executive Order No. 41 establishing the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments, a group of 11 members that will recommend candidates to fill vacancies for Tennessee trial and appellate courts. “This council will allow us to select men and women of the highest caliber to ensure a fair, impartial and independent judiciary,” ...

People who live or work in Sevier County can visit Dollywood® for only a $5 donation to help local families in need. Sevier County residents and workers may take advantage of a Sevier County Days special to visit the Dollywood theme park Nov. 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 or 16, 2014 for only a $5 donation per person as admission. ...

Country Tonight is offering discounted admission for their Christmas Show during Sevier County Days that will raise money to help families this Christmas, and has extended the special to surrounding counties too! Residents and workers in Anderson, Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon and Sevier County may visit Country Tonight in Pigeon Forge to see the fabulous Christmas ...

Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association is sponsoring a very special luncheon to honor America’s Veterans and invites all Sevier County and area hospitality associations to attend and bring a military service member. “This is a chance for hospitality colleagues and friends to honor our military veterans by providing them with a complimentary lunch, a special program, and photo at Dolly Parton’s ...

The Sevier County Election Commission has released the following unofficial election results for the November 4, 2014 State of Tennessee General Election and Pittman Center Municipal Election. Election results are unofficial until the Election Commission meets to certify the vote. These are election results for Sevier County only. UPDATED Ballots Cast in Sevier County: 19,596 – These totals now include ...