Newport Police Department Hiring
The Newport Civil Service Board is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the city of Newport. You must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or the equivalent,...
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TN Dept. Of Agriculture Accepting Orders For Tree Seedlings
The Tennessee Departments of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry (TDF) is offering more than 30 varieties of tree and shrub seedlings for reforestation and conservation projects. TDF’s East Tennessee Nursery in Delano, Tenn., is accepting...
Man Found With Drugs In His Pocket, Claims They Were Not His
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...
Street Closures In Downtown Newport
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...
Hawkins Co Man Arrested In Cocke County With Heroin
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...
Medic Blood Center In Critical Need For O-Negative
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...
Kiwanis Club Of Newport Beans-N-Cornbread Dinner Date Set
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...
Chief Maurice Shults Announces Retirement
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...
Woman Attempting To Shoplift Arrested On Drug Charges
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...
Man Faces Several Charges
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...