Two Arrested For Drugs In Vehicle
Two people were arrested in Newport Tuesday night after drugs were found in their vehicle. Police has initiated a traffic stop on a 2003 Honda near Wal-Mart on Cosby Hwy. The passenger in the...
Newport Wal-Mart Theft suspects Arrested In Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Police Department has arrested two individuals responsible for thefts at area Wal-Marts including the one in Newport. Jefferson City police were notified about a suspect vehicle that was leaving the Wal-Mart...
Rabies Vacation Baits To Be Dispersed Across East Tennessee
Pet owners and property owners in some counties in East Tennessee are being warned about a program to help control rabies in the wildlife population. the USDA, Wildlife agencies and the Tennessee Department of...
Home Rebuilding Assistance Available To Cocke County Via ASP
Flood victims that attended an expo Monday evening hosted by the Cocke County Long Term Recovery Group learned about home reconstruction assistance available to flood victims in three East Tennessee counties, including Cocke County....
Crime Victim Rights Ceremony Set For Friday
This Friday (4/4) District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn’s office will be hosting the National Crime Victims’ Rights Ceremony. The ceremony honors the memory of those that have been victims of violent crimes and remembers...
Bill Restricting Phone Use For Students In School Signed Into Law
A bill restricting cell phone use by students in schools in Tennessee has now been signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. The legislation requires school boards in the state of Tennessee to create...
Woman Leaves More Than Tip At Waffle House
A woman left more than a tip on a table at Waffle House in Newport early Friday morning. Employees at Waffle House stated that an older white female had left a bag on the...
Dandridge Man Charged With Retaliation For Past Actions
A Dandridge man was booked into the Cocke County jail Friday night after he threatened Newport Police officers. According to the sheriff’s office report, officers brought Shannon Landrum into the facility secured by a...
Tractor Supply Victim Of Scam
Newport police are trying to identify a man who scammed the Tractor Supply in the Western Plaza out of over $500. According to management at Tractor Supply. a black mal subject came into the...
Man Tries To Drag Woman Back Into Car
A Newport man is facing charges after he tried to drag a woman back into a vehicle Saturday night. The victim stated that she was going out with 31 year old Caleb Gregg for...