Cocke County deputies responded to a call Thursday morning about an abandoned truck blocking both lanes in the 300 block of Carson Springs Road. Deputy Miranda Williams found a 2002 White Chevy Silverado Registered...
Be aware, there will be numerous street closures that will go in effect later today in downtown Newport. These closures are being done in preperation of the Newport Harvest Street Festival which kicks off...
Cocke County deputies were dispatched to Old Asheville Highway in the area of the Land fill for a possibly impaired driver in a white Dodge pickup. That vehicle was spotted traveling westbound on east...
The Medic Regional Blood Center is putting out the call for donors, especially those with O negative blood. Kristy Altman with Medic says that their supply of O negative blood has dwindled to just...
Just in time for the fall weather, The Kiwanis Club of Newport has announced hte date for their Annual Beans-N-Cornbread Supper. The Kiwanis Club will have their annual fundraiser on Tuesday October 17th from...
Newport Police Chief Maurice Shults has announced his intention to retire from the force in January. In a release sent out Thursday morning, Chief Shults says he will end his 40 plus year law...
A woman was arrested on drug charges after she was caught trying to shoplift clothing. Employees at Tractor Supply in Newport called police about a female subject going into the fitting room, putting on...
Newport police arrested a man Monday night after he pointed a gun at others during a confrontation. According to the police report, witnesses differed in their version of events, but a vehicle had come...
The Cocke County Sheriff’s office along with East Tennessee Crime Stoppers are looking for your help in identifying the person who robbed a business in Del Rio Monday night. The sheriff’s office says a...
Two people now face charges of resisting arrest and one of them is also charged with assault after Cocke County deputies pursued a vehicle on Cosby Highway south of Newport Tuesday afternoon. Cocke County...