Author: jock

CCSO Investigating Trailer Theft

The Cocke County Sheriff’s office is investigating the theft of a trailer with lumber on it. Jeffrey Little of Dallas, NC says he is currently building a house on Mountain Trail Drive. He told...

Police Standoff In Haywod Co NC

More details have been released about a police standoff earlier this week in neighboring Haywood County NC. Police in Waynesville say that Daron Tate fired two shots at another man, missing both times. That...

Jefferson County Mayor Arrested For DUI

Jefferson County’s mayor was jailed this week after he was arrested for DUI earlier this week in Bradley County. A citizen had called 911 about seeing a man along Interstate 75 near mile marker...

Walters State To Present of Mice And Men

The Music and Theatre Department at Walters State Community College will be holding auditions for its fall production, “Of Mice and Men,”. Those auditions will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 2 in...

Invasive Laternfly Found In Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture wants you to be on the lookout for a new invasive species of pests. This one can be devastating to crops, but especially fruit growers, like vineyards. The Department...

Man Paid In Counterfeit Cash

A Cocke County man called the Cocke County sheriff’s office this week and stated that he had sold a motor for a pressure washer and had been paid in fake money. Richard Miller told...

Hamblen Co Sheriff Named Sheriff Of The Year

Hamblen County sheriff Chad Mullins is being recognized for his job performance. Sheriff Mullins on Wednesday was surprised by the East Tennessee Constable Association with a plaque denoting him as their chosen Sheriff of...

Water Quality Grant Proposals Being Accepted

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution in the state. NPS pollution can be sediment, urban runoff, excess fertilizers...