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Fort Sanders Sevier class: getting smoke-free

SEVIERVILLE – Do you want to quit smoking? Have you tried before, but were unsuccessful? Quitting smoking is difficult, and Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center wants to help. Our next “Freedom From Smoking” class series begins Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center.

TN Shines: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

KNOXVILLE -Tennessee Shines/Live from the Bijou, hosted by Jim Lauderdale will feature performances by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Alecia Nugent, Rob Ickes with Michael Alvey & Robinella, and Jay Clark on Wednesday, July 29, 7 p.m.

Smokies land six on All Star roster

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Six members of the 2009 Tennessee Smokies roster were named Monday by the Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs to the 2009 Southern League All-Star Game.  Position players Jim Adduci, Darwin Barney and Blake Lalli will join teammates Casey Coleman, Jay Jackson and Brian Schlitter on the North Division roster at Regions Park in Birmingham, Ala. for the July 13 game.

Smokies defeat Huntsville Stars 7-2

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Smokies rebounded from a tough loss in Sunday’s series opener to Huntsville to defeat the Stars, 7-2, at Smokies Park.  With the win, which came at the expense of manager Ryne Sandberg being ejected in the third inning, the Smokies closed Huntsville’s division lead in the second half to one game. 

Financial Straight Talk: Dave Ramsey

Financial expert and author Dave Ramsey is a featured columnist for SevierCountyNews.com. Here’s this week’s advice from Dave:

Dear Dave,