Author: jock

Porch pirates have already struck in Cocke County. In this case, the porch pirate was the DELIVERY DRIVER. The victim, who lives on Hartford Road told the sheriff’s office she had ordered a 3...

A couple on Cactus Way in Newport had their home broken into the day before Thanksgiving. The homeowner told police that when he arrived home that afternoon, the window air conditioner unit in his...

Hard to believe, but today marks seven years since wildfires ravaged Gatlinburg and other parts of Sevier County. The fire had originally started in the Chimney Tops area and had been confined to the...

Since we are now in the holiday season, the National Fire Protection Association has launched an expanded series of resources, guidelines, and information in response to the growing number of fires caused by lithium-ion...

An update on the Black Bear fire burning along I-40 in North Carolina. That fire is still active this morning. That fire is still at 1,888 acres and is now 80% contained. That fire...

What was a long night Monday night could have turned into a long day as well on Tuesday if not for the hard work of some firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and other emergency personnel. Two...

A 35 day manhunt is over for federal authorities as escaped inmate Sean Williams has been taken into custody in Florida. The search had concentrated in Jackson NC after a woman said she spotted...

The lights are on for just about everyone in Cocke County this morning after Newport Utilities crews worked throughout the day on Tuesday. More than 100 customers were left without power after the winds...

Here’s something to watch out for…another scam. Pat Monaghan of Parrottsville told the Cocke County Sheriff’s office on Tuesday that he had received a call stating that he had missed jury duty and there...

Two women have been arrested and charged with various crimes after being found passed out in a running pickup truck on Melton Ave. in Newport Sunday evening. Officers found 55 year old Shaleen Raines...