Author: jock

The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to investigate an accident involving a dump truck this week in Cocke County. According to the THP, 36-year-old John Eakin was driving a pickup truck on Hwy 25/70 in...

Walters State is getting ready for December commencement ceremonies. Tomorrow, Thursday December 11, Walters State will hold their 69th commencement ceremony. Walters State Community College will confer 420 certificates and degrees during two commencement...

The state of Tennessee getting ready to execute its third death row inmate this year. Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday denied a request of clemency by Harold “Wayne” Nichols. Nichols has been on death...

Newport officers were called to the Marathon Gas Station at 1301 W Hwy 25/70 in Newport, after management at that location found a loaded handgun in the women’s bathroom. The gun was a Glock...

A woman is in jail after hitting a police officer with her car. Newport patrol officer Justin Vinson stated that he was called to Wal-Mart about a shoplifter Friday afternoon. Loss prevention stated that...

A woman wanted on an Escape warrant in Cocke County was apprehended in Jefferson County over the weekend. Jefferson County authorities transported 38 year old April Stokely to the county line at Resthaven Memorial...

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...

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...

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...

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...