Author: jock

A lineman with Appalachian Electric was killed on Tuesday. According to a spokesperson for Appalachian Electric Cooperative, crews were working to install electrical service at a site in Grainger County around 9:20 Tuesday morning...

This summer there have been several altercations between people and bears, especially in Sevier County around Gatlinburg. These interactions usually do not result in a good outcome for the bear. Bears that become what...

Early voting turnout is heavier this week, that’s according to numbers released by the Cocke County Elections office. Through the first eight days of earlky voting which ended on Saturday, there had been 720...

Authorities in Jefferson County are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman. Angelina Jenkins is missing woman and she is from Cocke County. However, Ms. Jenkins was last seen at a...

Scammers continue to make life difficult for honest people. Sometimes, scammers and thieves don’t even have to talk to you to effect your life. Identity Theft is a very real and very scary thing....

The Tennessee Comptroller’s office has released the audit reports for 2022 and 2023 for Walters State Community College. The reports cover the period from July 1, 2021 thru June 30, 2023. In that aiudit,...

Police arrested a man Friday morning after he caused a disturbance at the Quality Inn on Cosby Hwy in Newport. Employees say that numerous guests reported a man in Room 109 yelling and cursing....

The Cocke County Sheriff’s office arrested a woman Friday night in the Edwina Bridgeport area after an assault call. Dustin Hurley told a deputy that he and 28 year old Summer Wilde had gotten...

A company in Morristown is going to be expanding its operations there and that is going to mean job opportunities for the surrounding area. Howmet Aerospace announced they will be making a nearly $28...