The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency has released their report about the events that happened Wednesday on Interstate 40 near the North Carolina state line. EMA Director Joe Esway says he received a notification...
TDOT had geological engineers on site Thursday to assess the damage done by flash flooding on Interstate 40 in the area near the Waterville Road exit. Heavy rains on Wednesday afternoon caused flood waters...
Tennessee’s unemployment rate stayed unchanged for the month of May. Just as in April, the unemployment rate for May was 3.5%. According to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, between April and May,...
Interstate 40 is currently closed in Cocke County near the North Carolina State Line. Nearly 3″ of rain fell Wednesday afternoon in the area of the Waterville exit. That caused water to race down...
One man was arrested Tuesday night in Newport after crashing into another vehicle head on. This happened at the intersection of Cosby Hwy and Jones Circle. 30 year old Dakota Widle turned off of...
A couple Cocke County libraries will be getting some assistance in the form of funding from the state of Tennessee. Tuesday, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Steve Southerland, and State Rep. Jeremy...
A scam that has been targeting the elderly is now making headlines after affecting seniors in Hamblen County. Hamblen County Sheriff Chad Mullins says his office and the Johnson City office of the FBI...
The temperature is going to be heating up this weekend as we head into summer on Saturday. The thermometer will be heading above the 90 degree mark this weekend. It’s a good time to...
One person was arrested Sunday in Newport after they were spotted leaving a residence known for illegal drug activity. Police observed a man and woman leaving the home on Locust Avenue just after midnight...
A man wanted in Cocke County is now in custody, but also faces more charges. A deputy spotted 35 year old Joseph Collins getting out of a vehicle at Lanes Market off Cosby Hwy...