Man Trespassed From Food City
Newport Police were dispatched to the area of Food City on Thursday night in reference to a theft. Police had been advised that Larry Galaviz was on his way to Food City to steal...
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CCHS Band Christmas Concert Tuesday Dec 12th
If you’re looking for something to help get you into the holiday spirit, the Cocke County High School’s Red Regiment Concert Band will hold their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 12th at 7pm...
Newport Grammar School Teachers Of The Year Recognized
The Newport City Board of Education and administration recently recognized the 2023/2024 Newport Grammar School Teachers of the Year, and the Newport City School System Teacher of the year. Representatives with the school system...
Kidnapping Claim Turns Into Public Intoxication Charges
Cocke County Sheriff’s deputies were called by the Newport Police department to Wal-Mart on Cosby Hwy Wednesday morning. A man was claiming that his wife had been kidnapped. 41 year old Craig Shepherd told...
Waterline Replacement Leads To Traffic Changes On W Hwy 25/70
On Wednesday, Newport Utilities began a waterline replacement project on W Highway 25-70. This project runs from the intersection with Country Path Rd. to the intersection with Indian Creek Rd, or Highway 363. The...
Hargett Certifies Names For 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot
2024 is a big election year, as there is a presidential election along with state and federal representative elections. Tennessee’s primary falls on the same day that many other states hold their state primaries....
Woman Arrested Public Intoxication
Newport police were called to the Hometowne Laundry on Cope Blvd Monday evening. Concerned citizens had called 911 about a woman passed out at the wheel of a van and a child was in...
Another Business Burglarized
Another business has been burglarized in Newport. This time it was the China One restaurant in the Western Plaza. The suspect broke in the business back door, made their way to the cash register,...
Rep. Harshbarger Introduces Bill To Expand Mental Telehealth Services For Rural Patients
US Representative Diana Harshbarger has introduced legislation targeting mental health for those in rural areas. The Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with...
Drug Arrest At Newport Motel
A drug arrest in Cocke County earlier this week. US Marshals and the Cocke County Sheriff’s office had information that 39 year old Christopher Hinson of Dandridge was staying at the Motel 6 in...