Man Charged With Arson

A man has been charged with arson after a house fire on Heather Way Sunday evening. Neighbors told the Cocke County Sheriff’s office that the home’s owner had recently passed away and the owner’s...

Comptroller’s Office Focusing On Parrottsville

The Tennessee Comptroller’s office is focusing attention on Cocke County, namely the town of Parrottsville. On Monday, the Comptroller’s office released a report stating that a Parrottsville police officer received questionable reimbursements totaling at...

Arson suspected In Two House Fires

Arson investigators are looking into two house fires in the Cosby area. Firefighters arrived to a home at 818 Caney Hollow Road shortly before 2 am Saturday morning, with the structure almost fully engulfed...

I-40 Opens To Local Traffic Only

I-40 is back open past Exit 440 in Cocke County. On Monday, TDOT opened Interstate 40 to local traffic only between MM 446 and Exit 451, Waterville Road. That 5 mile stretch is now...

Over 3,500 Have Voted Early So Far

One half week is done regarding early voting and they have been very busy during these opening days at the early voting site in the Western Plaza Shopping Center. After 382 voters came through...

Mountains Way Launches Assistance For Flood Victims

The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Mountain Ways, recently received a $2 million donation from Dolly Parton and Dolly Parton prepoerties. Mountain Ways has now launched its assistance initiatives to support Hurricane Helene flood survivors. Individuals...