Author: jock

Delivery Driver Also Porch Pirate

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...

More Break-ins Reported

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...

Remembering Gatlinburg Fires

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...

Wildfires Continue To Cause Problems

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...

Sean Williams Captured In Florida

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...

Let There Be Lights!

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...