Time for Fireflies In The Smokies
It’s that time of year again…time to get ready for the fireflies at Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park will be hosting the annual synchronous firefly viewing at Elkmont from...
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Newport Utilities Getting New Drive-Thru System
Newport Utilities announced at their board meeting on April 25, that the parts had come in to replace the current pneumatic tube system for the drive-thru. Construction to install the new tube system in...
Dumb Crook of the Day – The Early Show with Cody
Several Men Arrested In Austin For Selling Laughing Gas: Eight guys in Austin, Texas were arrested for attempting to sell nitrous oxide, otherwise known as “laughing gas” last week. Cops found the group of...
Wacky News – The Early Show with Cody
Moose Walks Into Alaska Movie Theater, Eats Happy Meal, Then Leaves Employees at an Alaska movie theater got a visit from a surprise movie buff Wednesday evening when a moose waltzed into the lobby...
Tourism Information Center – Grand Opening
Join the Cocke County Partnership to celebrate the Grand Opening of the City of Newport Tourism Information Center. The Grand Opening will be on Monday, May 1st at 10am. The Tourism Information Center is...
Identity Of Man Found In Pigeon River Released
We have now learned the identity of the man that was found dead in the Pigeon River over the weekend. According to the Cocke County Sheriff’s office, the deceased is 61 year old Kenneth...
Man Walks Out Without Paying, Tired Of Waiting For Cashier
A man faces a shoplifting charge after he says he got impatient. Loss prevention at Wal-Mart in Newport told police that they watched the suspect, 29 year old Austin Fox, place several items into...
2023 Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series line-up is set!
2023 Rhythm on the River Summer Concert Series Line-up: Location: On the City of Newport’s Riverwalk, Behind City Hall Admission: Entertainment is Free. Contact Information: Lynn Ramsey or Nicole Shisler at 423-623-7201
Juveniles Aim Paint Ball Gun At Pedestrians
Newport police were called to the Wal-Mart parking lot Sunday night about two juveniles aiming a paint ball gun at pedestrians in that area. A witness pointed out a blue Kia Soul with two...
Girl Attacked By Dog
Newport police responded to the emergency room at Newport Medical Center Saturday night after a girl was attacked by a dog. According to the girl’s mother, the 3 year old was playing in the...