Del Rio Library Opening Food Pantry
With the loss of SNAP benefits coming for Cocke County residents, a local library is stepping up to help. The Marie Ellison Memorial Library in Del Rio is opening a small food pantry in...
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Two Fires In Cocke County This Week
Firefighters responded to two fires in Cocke County Tuesday, one of them destroying a home. That home was on Halls Top Road. When law enforcement and fire crews arrived, the home was completely engulfed....
Second Harvest Food Bank Puts Emergency Plan In Place
With the government shutdown about to affect SNAP benefits for East Tennesseans, the Second Harvest Food Bank is making preparations. Effective immediately, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has activated its emergency plan...
Gas Prices Falling
Gas prices have been falling over the past couple of weeks. As of this morning (10/29) in Cocke County, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.54. That is one of...
Joint Narcotics Investigation Leads to Michigan Man’s Arrest
A joint Narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of a Michigan man in East Tennessee. The investigation was a joint effort between the Cocke County and Jefferson County Sheriff’s offices as well as...
Dollywood Announces 2026 Opening Date
While Dollywood is preparing for its annual Smoky Mountain Christmas, the park has just announced an opening date and details regarding the parks 2026 season. Yesterday, Dollywood announced it will open its 41st season...
Woman Arrested for Stealing Pickup Truck
A woman is now in jail after stealing a vehicle in Newport on Monday. Police were called to the parking lot of Marshall’s in Newport Monday afternoon. Martin Rainwater told police he went inside...
Man Arrested After Attempting To Sell Someone Else’s Tractor
A man has been charged in Hamblen County after attempting to sell a tractor he didn’t own on Facebook Marketplace. On Saturday, the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office said it had received a report from...
Cocke County Makes Sure Food Is Available For SNAP Recipients During Govt. Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, many are worried about what comes next month, as SNAP benefits will not be sent out for the month of November. 42 million Americans rely on the SNAP program,...
Wal-Mart Hit By Scam
It’s not just individuals who get scammed, large businesses do as well. For instance, what happened to Wal-Mart in Newport on Saturday. An employee received a text from who he believed was the store...