Theft at Food City
Newport police officers were dispatched to Food City West on Thursday in reference to a theft that had already occurred. Officers spoke with a manager, Hailey Moore who stated that she observed a woman...
Author: jock
Third Annual Emergency Responders Day
The date for the third annual Emergency Responder Day has been set in Cocke County. That date is Saturday September 9th from 10 am – 2pm. Once again this year, the event will be...
‘Adaptive Adventures’
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in partnership with Knox County, Catalyst Sports, and Friends of the Smokies, is making public lands more accessible for visitors of all abilities by offering three ‘Adaptive Adventures’...
CCSO Still Searching For Suspect In Trailer Theft
Investigators with the Cocke County Sheriff’s department are still looking for a man suspected of stealing a trailer from an Old Parrottsville Highway address last weekend. That trailer contained over $11,000 worth of lawn...
Newport Police Called About Possible Drug Activity
Newport police were called to McDonald’s on Cosby Hwy about possible drug activity in their parking lot. Management at McDonald’s told officers that a Nissan SUV had pulled up into the parking lot around...
Walters State Community College Fall Registration Begins
Fall Registration is now underway at Walters State Community College as the fall semester begins August 25. Walters State offers two-year associates degrees that students can then transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Also...
Man Steal Gas From City Of Newport
Newport police are looking for a man who is accused of stealing gas from the City of Newport. Two city employees, Ricky Gregg and Clayton Ellison say they were mowing along Cosby Hwy Wednesday...
Free Back-To-School Haircuts
With the return to school approaching, the Cocke County Cradle to Career Coalition (C-5) has arranged free hair cuts for Cocke County High and Cosby High School students. Free haircuts for back-to-school happens from...
TN Sales Tax Holidays
Tennessee’s annual back-to-school tax holiday and 3 month grocery tax holiday are about to begin. The back-to-school tax holiday runs from July 28th thru the 30th, and covers clothing, school supplies and computers. Clothing...
Hamblin County Corrections Officer Arrested
A Hamblen County Corrections officer is out on bond after being arrested and booked into her own jail. According to the Hamblin County Sheriff’s office, 27 year old Chasity Merritt, who was just recently...
