Author: jock

More details this morning on that man who stole a garbage truck yesterday and led police on a chase through three counties. It turns out, he did more than just steal the truck. Police...

The storms that rolled through the area Monday afternoon packed quite the punch, and many in the region spent a night in the dark because of those storms. There were scattered power outages that...

District Attorney General Jimmy Dunn’s office announced Friday that no charges will be filed against officers involved in a fatal shooting at a Sevier County home earlier this year. Back on May 12, officers...

A Warrant has been issued for a Newport man after he attacked his mother. The Cocke County Sheriff’s office was called to a home Thursday afternoon. Tina Howery told the responding deputy that her...

Most people if they were going to steal a vehicle would target a real nice car. But, not a thief in Knox County. That person decided Monday morning to steal a garbage truck. Police...

A seatbelt violation turned into drug charges against a man in Newport Saturday night. Police pulled over 38 year old Jeremy Cox for failing to wear a seatbelt. The arresting officer could smell marijuana...

Police were dispatched Saturday night to the Long Branch Saloon and Grill about a fight. Patrons at the establishment pointed out 29 year old Brenda Depreo and 28 year old Matthew Bailey as the...

Police were called to the Pizza Hut on Cosby Hwy after a car was blocking the entrance and exit to the restaurant. The two people inside were possibly doing drugs. Police arrived and found...

Saturday August 5 is the Dr. Dennis Branch 5k Walk & Run at Newport City Park. The event begins at 8am and you can still register to participate at runsignup.com. The 5k Walk &...