http://www.farragutpress.com/ farragutpress - Local News and Information for the community of Farragut TN en-us Wed, 07 May 2008 10:08:16 EST Wed, 07 May 2008 03:08:16 GMT editor@farragutpress.com (editor) Copyright 2454593.42243056, Republic Newspapers Inc. Newspapers http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8451.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8451.html Ten individual west side track and field athletes and three relays team took titles at the Metro meet among a 15-team field Friday, May 2, at William Blount High School. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8450.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8450.html Mike Markiewicz earned tri-medalist honors among a 78-golfer field representing 16 states at the Medicus Preseason Junior at Texarkana (Texas) tournament April 25-27. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8449.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8449.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8448.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8448.html The thumb is healed, the batting average has soared and the catching has gone from very good to excellent. Brett Basham, Mr. Durability at Ole Miss and a Johnny Bench Award finalist as one of College Baseball top 45 catchers, could be within the high-round draft radar of several Major League Baseball organizations. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8447.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8447.html Wes Jones’ divided loyalties apparently did nothing to hurt his standing with Hardin Valley Academy football parents at a “Meet the Coaches” gathering at First Baptist Concord Tuesday, April 29. The coach who will bring HVA Hawk football to life this fall said he still has a coaching obligation to Austin-East’s track and field program through the spring; that he’ll “remain loyal” to A-E through the TSSAA Class A/AA state tourney in late May. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8446.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8446.html Pointing toward a likely District 4-AAA tourney title showdown against archrival Bearden at Bill Clabo Field (8 p.m., Friday evening, May 9), the state’s No. 2-ranked Class AAA Farragut boys soccer team finished the regular season with two wins. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8445.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8445.html Bearden Bulldogs senior Tom Webster wanted to make the most out of his senior night. The Tennessee High School All-American scored two goals in his final regular season game to lead the state’s No. 6 Bulldogs on BHS Senior Night 3-1 against visiting McMinn County, Thursday, May 1, at Bearden’s Bruce Allender Field. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8444.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8444.html It wasn’t exactly a great softball season at Bearden High School, but the Bulldogs enjoyed one last shot of revenge. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8443.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8443.html Falling one win short of Region 2-AAA softball tourney action last season was a rarity for David Moore’s Farragut Lady Admirals. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8442.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8442.html The Bearden Bulldogs came up to the plate in a big way as they beat South-Doyle 11-1 in five innings in the opening round of the District 4-AAA tournament, Friday, May 2, at Bearden’s Phil Garner Field. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8441.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8441.html With Farragut bats basically silenced, FHS pitchers Matt Ramsey and Jordan Cooper compensated by becoming strikeout machines. Cooper’s lights-out relief work in the seventh inning extinguished a Bulldog blaze ó bases loaded, none out ó and saved a critical District 4-AAA tourney game with an overpowering fastball used to strike out the heart of Bearden’s order. Combining that with a two-hit, 14 strikeout effort from Ramsey ó fanning 10 of the last 12 batters he faced in five innings of work ó and the Admirals survived 2-1 in a winner bracket game Monday, May 5, at FHS’s John Heatherly Field. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8440.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8440.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8439.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8439.html Concord Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 210th anniversary this month. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8438.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8438.html When Brittany Blum was in high school, she wanted to be a dancer, so she signed up to take Dual Enrollment courses at Pellissippi State Technical Community College to get a jump-start on college. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8437.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8437.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8436.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8436.html Executive Women Inter-national recently honored three outstanding high school students at its annual EWI Scholarship Night, held Wednesday, April 16, Cherokee Country Club. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8435.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8435.html Farragut High School’s dynamics of leadership class rocked the house when they presented Battle of the Bands JamFest 2008, Friday, April 25, in FHS Gymnasium. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8434.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8434.html Farragut High School’s Ferguson Theatre had the atmosphere of the Iridium Club in New York ó a laid back venue frequented by legendary guitarist Les Paul and filled with people yearning to hear great music. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8433.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8433.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8432.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8432.html Are caterpillars having a good year? Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8431.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8431.html Those familiar with the Grand Theft Auto series know how enjoyable it can be to take a character from nothing and turn him into one of the city’s most highly feared citizens. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8430.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8430.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8429.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8429.html Most people buy their whiskey by the bottle or by the case; but one Farragut resident prefers to buy his by the barrel. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8428.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8428.html “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” This quote from Abraham Lincoln sums up how many people feel about their own mothers. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8427.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8427.html Leading luxury real estate specialists from around the world convened at the Luxury Portfolio Summit in April at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla. Attendees included Jerry Whitehead and Susie Lash, owners of Gables & Gates, Realtors. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8426.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8426.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8425.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8425.html Local florists are ready to ensure you have the best selection available to pick out the perfect bouquet for the woman in your life this Mother’s Day. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8424.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8424.html In the restaurant industry, Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year, but don’t let that stop you from treating your mother to dinner. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8423.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8423.html The town of Farragut recognized its committee and staff members by hosting the annual Committee Banquet, Friday, May 2, at Fox Den Country Club. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8422.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8422.html The intersection of Northshore and Westland drives is gaining a traffic signal. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8421.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8421.html ï We have good neighbors in Loudon County and surrounding areas. Has anyone looked to see that McFee Road is less than a half a mile from another county? We just want to warn our McFee Road friends, they better watch out. The Aldermen in Farragut are trying to build a school and community center in their front door. We would advise you to attend every meeting and not let this bunch of Mayor and Aldermen slip this through. They’re slick and need to be watched, especially the Farragut Mayor. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8420.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8420.html Yes, folks, it is photo time in Farragut. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8419.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8419.html Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8418.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8418.html Citizens’ requests for a recycling center in Farragut were voiced during the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting Thursday, April 24, but reaction did not leave much hope for the prospect in coming months. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8417.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8417.html Ott’s Barbecue, 12828 Kingston Pike, reopened at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 22. Owners Bill Johnson and Mike Masters decided to reopen Ott’s after the restaurant closed more than four years ago. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8416.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8416.html A Farragut bank was robbed around 3:30 p.m., Friday, May 2, by a “white male” who “never showed a weapon,” according to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office release. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8415.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8415.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8414.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8414.html Private schools dominated most boys’ sprinting and relay events at KIL last week and one of them, Webb School, dominated all the way to No. 1. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8413.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8413.html While the state’s top-ranked Class AAA Farragut soccer team lost for the first time this season at the Pope John Paul II Tournament in Hendersonville, it’s rival fared a bit better to the west. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8412.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8412.html Growing pains continue for Bearden softball. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8411.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8411.html A week that started off with three District 4-AAA wins insuring Farragut softball at least a tie for the league championship ended with a Morgan Holbrook no-hitter. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8410.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8410.html Top-seed Farragut and No. 2 Bearden will host opening round play in the District 4-AAA baseball tourney this week. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8409.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8409.html Pitchers have to have a short memory and nobody made a better example of that than Bearden senior Andy Fennell. After Fennell suffered his first loss earlier in the week to Farragut, the righty shut down Science Hill as the Bulldogs won 2-1 in eight innings, Saturday, April 26, at Bearden’s Phil Garner Field. “Andy pitched great,” BHS head coach Matt Buckner said. “He was good eight innings strong. That was the best outing he has had in a while and we needed that from him.” Fennell struck out nine while scattering only three hits to earn the complete game victory. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8408.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8408.html It was a moment last week similar to what the New England Patriots and Memphis Tigers had to deal with in two different sports during the past year ó finally losing after a long run of victories.The Farragut Admirals baseball team had its perfect season, 27 straight wins, ended at William Blount Wednesday, April 24, 3-2. “Oh, man, it was a huge disappointment,” junior third baseman Cade Stallings said one night later following a 13-3 drubbing of Oak Ridge in the annual Turn Back the Clock Night at FHS. “That could be the best thing for this ball team, knowing that there’s no pressure now. We’re just going to go out and play, and hopefully that’s the only loss we have.” Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8407.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8407.html The history of First Baptist Concord is the subject of a book recently written by Farragut resident Mona Isbell Smith. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8406.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8406.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8405.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8405.html Episcopal School of Knoxville eighth graders Kate Ballew, Dylan Rasnick, Olivia Smith, and Will Walker won first-place for their multimedia documentary at the National History Day state competition Saturday, April 5, at The University of Memphis. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8404.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8404.html Farragut High School leads the state of Tennessee in the number of National Merit Scholar Finalists from one school. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8403.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8403.html Farragut High School will open its annual spring musical, Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” at 7:30 p.m., tonight, May 1, in the Wells’ Auditorium on the school’s campus. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8402.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8402.html Ants. Ants. Ants. Whoever first called the little buggers that should get a prize; I cannot think of a better name for them. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8400.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8400.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8399.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8399.html With all the controversy surrounding the rezoning of Knox County schools in order to populate the new Hardin Valley Academy, the idea behind the school’s academy concept may have been lost in the shuffle. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8398.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8398.html Jennifer Bilbo Fisher never dreamed when she graduated from Farragut High School in 1990 that she would become the mother of a movie star, not to mention three. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8397.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8397.html Weichert Realtors Advantage Plus relocated its offices to suite 102 of the Lovell Pointe building off Lovell Road. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8396.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8396.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8395.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8395.html Chelsey Riemann, town of Farragut’s public relations coordinator, was recently awarded the Rising Young Professional award by the Public Relations Society of America, Volunteer Chapter. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8394.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8394.html Construction of a center turn lane on Kingston Pike at Everett Road intersection near Little Turkey Creek is anticipated to start sometime in spring or early summer 2009. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8393.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8393.html What is Lamar putting on your dinner table? Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8392.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8392.html ï Farragut Church of Christ, not only do you teach the word, you live it. Just as the Good Samaritan helped a hurting neighbor, you do the same for a Jewish brother. Thanks be to God in the name of Yeshua, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Bless you all. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8391.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8391.html I am becoming very concerned about all the fighting that is going on in Farragut Board meetings among Board members for the past 12 months or so. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8390.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8390.html I think one of the greatest compliments I’ve been paid in my five years as a United States senator was when someone said, “The problem with Lamar is that he still hasn’t gotten over being governor.” Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8389.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8389.html Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8388.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8388.html About 34,000 square feet of new high school buildings, an academic complex and a gymnasium, highlight Knoxville Christian School’s roughly $4 million expansion, with “the goal” of completion by fall 2009. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8387.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8387.html Recent construction at the underpass on Boyd Station Road alarmed many motorists who found themselves stuck in unexpected traffic during the morning rush hour Monday, April 21. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8386.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/05/8386.html A car chase ranging from the Interstate to Campbell Station Road ended on Kingston Pike around noon, Thursday, April 24. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8385.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8385.html A car chase ranging from the Interstate to Campbell Station Road ended on Kingston Pike around noon, Thursday, April 24. The two suspects were stopped by Tennessee State Trooper Carey Hixson; both are believed to be connected to a string of armed robberies that occurred in West Knox County within the last 12 hours. According to Hixson, he checked the tags of the vehicle and pulled the suspects over. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8384.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8384.html In the second annual Brooke Culbreth Memorial Alumni Game between former Farragut and Bearden High School players held Saturday, April 19, at FHS’s Bill Clabo Field, the ex-Bulldogs came out with 4-1 victory. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8383.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8383.html They were back home, sort of, playing almost within Tiger Woods driving distance of the high school where they helped produce two Class AAA high school state golf championships. Erika Thornton and Jillian Brodd, freshmen Southeastern Conference golfers at rival schools after great success as Farragut High School teammates, struggled at times with hazardous bunkers and fast greens at relatively new Tennessee National in Loudon last weekend. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8382.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8382.html Farragut continued its strong play by beating West 1-0, Tuesday, April 15, at KWHS. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8381.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8381.html The Farragut Admirals boys’ soccer team continued its quest for an unbeaten season with a convincing 3-0 victory against Bearden, Friday, April 18. The Admirals, ranked No. 1 statewide in Class AAA, improved its record to 14-0-1 and 6-0 in District 4-AAA with a strong offensive attack and stonewall defense in front of a nearly packed house at Farragut’s Bill Clabo Field. “We love to play Bearden,” Farragut head coach Wallie Culbreth said. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8380.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8380.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8378.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8378.html Farragut cleared its biggest District 4-AAA softball hurdle last week ó on the road, no less ó while finishing off a season sweep of its archrival. A 3-1 victory at Maryville, avenging the Lady Ads’ home loss to MHS earlier this season and improved Farragut to 10-1 in 4-AAA while pulling into a virtual tie for first-place entering the week. They are 18-5 overall. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8377.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8377.html The Bearden Bulldogs won six games to capture the Soddy Daisy Trojan Classic, April 18-20. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8376.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8376.html Pitching in a big rivalry game can be a lot to put on a freshman, but for Farragut southpaw Philip Pfeifer it was just another day at the ballpark. The freshman struck out 12 as the Admirals beat the Bearden Bulldogs 10-4, Monday, April 21, at Farragut’s John Heatherly Field. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8375.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8375.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8374.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8374.html The Rev. Leonard Turner, pastor of Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church, began a truck stop ministry at Petro Stopping Center off Watt Road 13 years ago. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8373.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8373.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8372.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8372.html Elinor Benami, a 2006 Bearden High School graduate and a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sophomore, has received a Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8371.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8371.html Anyone who believes Farragut High School students are spoiled and unappreciative of what they have should have been in Wes Edmonds’ Advanced Placement Human Geography class Thursday, April 17. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8370.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8370.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8369.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8369.html Lies, deceit and paranoia abound in Bearden High School Drama Department’s performance of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8368.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8368.html Chidhelp Tennessee, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect, is anticipating more than 500 supporters to attend its 13th Annual Oysterfest fund-raising event beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at Concord Marina. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8367.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8367.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8366.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8366.html Many people in our area suffer from seasonal spring allergies caused by pollen, mostly from trees. I’m one of them. From April to June, I have to take a prescription antihistamine. Without it I’m a mess. It’s estimated that 35.9 million Americans have pollen allergies, so I am not alone. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8365.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8365.html With the Tennessee sales tax holiday scheduled for late April, Consumer Credit Coun-seling Service of East Tennessee, a non-profit agency that helps consumers with debt prevention and credit management, encourages all consumers statewide to begin preparing their shopping lists now to take advantage of the holiday, particularly on higher-ticket retail items that are needed in households this spring or summer. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8364.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8364.html Philanthropic ó P-H-I-L-A-N-T-H-R-O-P-I-C. Farragut Rotary Club will hold its 2008 Spelling Bee beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, in Pellissippi State Technical Community College’s Performing Arts Center, located on the Hardin Valley campus. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8363.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8363.html Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce has recently released its newest map of the town of Farragut and surrounding areas. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8362.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8362.html Shane’s Rib Shack in Turkey Creek celebrated its one year anniversary around three months ago. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8361.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8361.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8360.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8360.html “I’ve been in and out of Knoxville since about 1945,” said Farragut resident Thomas Johnson Jr., owner of 17 Arby’s restaurants in East Tennessee plus another under construction off Emory Road. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8359.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8359.html Roundabout mystery solved Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8358.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8358.html ï While I am pro-life, I still find abortionno.org choice truck that paraded through Turkey Creek numerous times [recently] repulsive and frankly uneducational. I also find it disturbing that one of the board members is a resident of Knoxville and is allowing such inappropriate images to be shown in an area that is full of families, schools nearby, etc. For the first time since becoming a parent, I actually thank God that my children were not in the car with me. While these people may not believe in choice, I would like when it comes to explaining such sensitive issues to 8- to 5- and 3-year-olds; with the rising cost of fuel, etc., there has to be a better way they can spend their money. How about helping women and families so they are not put in a position of having to make such decisions to begin with? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8357.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8357.html Mr. Speaker, Oil prices have reached $112, $113 a barrel, an all-time high. Gas prices have reached an average of $3.50 a gallon and in some places even higher, and the only people who seem to be happy about this are the Sierra Club and some of these other environmental groups. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8356.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8356.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8355.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8355.html Several area priests visited Washington, D.C. last week to attend the Papal Mass at Nationals Park, among them the Rev. Bill McNeeley and the Rev. John O’Neill. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8354.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8354.html Funding for a proposed Farragut High School soccer stadium, said to cost between $150,000 and $200,000, got an emotional boost this weekend though future funding sources are uncertain and Knox County approval is pending. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8353.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8353.html As Bryanna Reveiz recovers from a horrific car accident April 17, her classmates and other friends at Farragut High School gave visual evidence of their support and sympathy. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8352.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8352.html Bryanna Reveiz, a 17-year-old Farragut High School student, was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck off Boyd Station Road at 9: 11 a.m., Thursday, April 17. Reveiz was driving a 2003 Land Rover, heading east on Boyd Station. She apparently lost control of the car and hit a tree. Reveiz was wearing a seat belt and her airbag deployed. The accident is still under investigation by the traffic unit, but officers do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor. She was airlifted by LifeStar to The University of Tennessee Medical Center off Alcoa Highway, where she is listed in critical condition. Reveiz had been upgraded to serious condition Thursday afternoon, but was downgraded to critical this morning, UTMC personnel said. Reveiz is a member of the FHS volleyball team and the daughter of former NFL and UT football standout Fuad Reveiz. She is the sister of FHS graduates Nick and Shane Reveiz. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8351.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8351.html Bearden defensive tackle/offensive tackle Alex Goltry, a First-Team All-Region 1-5A honoree at both positions, signed National Letter of Intent papers with Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C., of the Southern Conference during a Friday, April 4 ceremony at BHS. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8350.html http://www.farragutpress.com/articles/2008/04/8350.html With Johnny Majors’ keynote address, various Bearden High School football icons having their say, and fund-raising projections met, the inaugural Bearden Bash was labeled a success by BHS head coach Brad Taylor. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT