From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.

From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.

Hayesville Baseball earns strong representation

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Hayesville High School Yellow Jackets baseball team received significant recognition from the...
The Joe Average Band

The Joe Average Band

Joe Average Band is more than average

Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Joe Average Band members are from left, Brian Hedden, guitar; Seth Hedden, vocals; Rick Pennington, keyboard and sax; Lee Moss, vocals; Tim Burch, bass; Emily Gerdes, vocals and Brady Gerdes, vocals. Chris Logan, guitar was not in the picture.

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From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.

From left, seniors Ben Bethel, Adriann Fuentes, Jackson Sellers and Peyton McGaha receives recognition from the Smoky Mountain Conference.

Hayesville Baseball earns strong representation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Hayesville High School Yellow Jackets baseball team received significant recognition from the...
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Sports

Front from left, Rhett, Tessa, Jackson, Joe Jack and Edna Mae Sellers; back Carrissa Daniels, Denise and Charlie Shelton, Rob, Marissa and Matthew Peck are witnessing Jackson's signing with Caldwell Community College.

Front from left, Rhett, Tessa, Jackson, Joe Jack and Edna Mae Sellers; back Carrissa Daniels, Denise and Charlie Shelton, Rob, Marissa and Matthew Peck are witnessing Jackson's signing with Caldwell Community College.

Sellers continues baseball career at Caldwell Community College

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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Hayesville High School senior Jackson Sellers will continue his baseball journey at the collegiate...
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Braden Rumfelt of Murphy posted several reels to his social media before the performance including exploring the park with fellow American Idol contestants and his sister, Cali.

Braden Rumfelt of Murphy posted several reels to his social media before the performance including exploring the park with fellow American Idol contestants and his sister, Cali.

Rumfelt moves to top seven

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
Murphy native Braden Rumfelt advanced to the top seven after some tense moments as he was announced...
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