Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend
You might have noticed that it’s costing a little less to fill up your tank. Gas prices have been on a decline over the last few weeks. Right now the average gas price in...
TN Invites Students To Enter Civics Essay Contest
The state of Tennessee has announced the 2026 Civics Essay Contest for Tennessee students. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett says “Tennesseans have a celebrated and storied history of leadership and service to our...
Former CCHS Coach Charged With Statutory Rape
A former Cocke County High School coach has been charged with statutory rape. According to Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball, 26 year old Francisco (Franny) Garcia, was arrested earlier today (Monday) following an investigation into...
Tennessee Headed To Music City Bowl
The Tennessee Vols are headed to Nashville to celebrate the new year. The Vols found out on Sunday that they have punched their ticket to the Music City Bowl in Nashville on Tuesday December...
Massive Cheese Recall Includes Local Stores
You may want to check your refrigerator if you use shredded cheese. The Great Lakes Cheese Co., based in Ohio, makes cheese products that are sold under a host of different brand names. The...
Three Sentenced In Nationwide Scheme Resulting In Death Of East TN Man
Earlier this week in US District Court in Greeneville, two people from New Jersey and one from Washington state were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam that targeted victims around the country....
Holiday Weekend Traffic Statistics Released
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has released the preliminary statistics for traffic accidents and deaths over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. There were 8 traffic fatalities during the 2025 Thanksgiving holiday travel...
Second Harvest Food Bank Holding DYD Event
The fourth Tuesday of each month, Second Harvest Food Bank comes to Cocke County for a food distribution for those in need. Now it is Cocke County’s chance to give back. Tomorrow, December 4,...
Man Arrested Leaving Scene Of Accident
A man was arrested last week after being seen by a Cocke County deputy walking down Hwy 160, covered in blood. 21 year old Andrew Hefner told the deputy that he had been attacked...
Cocke County Attorney Charged with DUI In Greene County
For the second time in about a month, a Cocke County attorney finds herself in legal trouble. According to the Greene County Sheriff’s office, Charlotte Leibrock of Newport showed up at the Greene County...