Author: jock

A Newport man was arrested Thursday afternoon on I-40. The Cocke County K-9 officer was patrolling the interstate in the area of mile marker 433 when he noticed a vehicle on eastbound 40 that...

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has opened applications for the 2023 Families First Community Grant Program, an initiative that will make available approximately $30 million in funding to non-profit organizations that provide...

A man was jailed last night after assaulting his girlfriend and threatening her family. Police arrived at the home on Filbert Street in Newport Tuesday evening and found a man and woman outside yelling...

The first business to open in the new development off I-40 Exit 407 in Sevier County now has an official opening date. Buc-ee’s will officially open to the public at 6am on Monday, June...

A section of Newport will be without water on Monday, June 5, due to some work being done by Newport Utilities. As part of the Newport Bypass project, Newport Utilities water crews will be...

A woman was jailed over the weekend after throwing flowers off the Eastport Bridge. A witness told police they watched as a woman dressed all in black took flowers off the Eastport Bridge on...

Newport police were called to the Newport Towne Center parking lot over the weekend after an impaired driver caused an accident. The accident happened in front of Marshall’s. A witness watched as a red...

This Saturday, June 3, the Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department along with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a benefit ride for Cocke County Sheriff’s office Sgt. Joey Owings who is battling...

Numerous residents showed up last night at the Grassy Fork Community Center for the latest Community Outreach program with the Cocke County Sheriff’s office. The program allows citizens to speak directly with Sheriff CJ...

Sevier County Days are coming back to Dollywood. During Sevier County Days, anyone who lives or works in Sevier County can get into Dollywood and Splash Country for a $5 donation to Sevier County...