Author: jock

Two people were injured, one seriously in a one car accident in Newport on Friday. A witness says they watched as a Nissan Altima driving northbound on Cosby Hwy left the right side of...

The Cocke County Sheriff’s office is investigating a case where a disabled individual was taken advantage of. The victim is only 29 years old but is disabled. The victim told deputies that she had...

This Saturday in June 10, but it’s also Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. The day of free fishing was named in honor of Bobby Wilson who retired last year after being with...

A woman was arrested Sunday night after she was seen acting erratically and looking into the windows of the Grill 73 on Hwy 73 east of Newport. Deputy Richard Hoover found items spread around...

A memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives during the wildfires in Gatlinburg and Sevier County in November of 2016 will be dedicated this week. This Friday, June 9th at 2pm, a ceremony...

The Tennessee Lady Vols are one win away from the finals in the Women’s College World Series. The Lady Vols survived their first elimination game last night when they defeated Oklahoma State 8-0. The...

Bad news for movie fans. Newport Cinema 4 has announced that this summer will be the last for movies at the local cinema. According to a Facebook post, the increase in the cost of...

The plane that flew into Washington DC restricted airspace on Sunday took off from northeast Tennessee. Officials say that small plane took off from the Elizabethton airport Sunday, bound for McArthur Airport on Long...

Starting today, the Newport Civil Service Board is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer for the city of Newport. Applicants need to be at least 21 years of age, have a high...

Cocke County deputies had their hands full taking a woman into custody. This happened early Thursday morning after a woman called 911 from the 440 Truck Stop hysterically screaming that someone was trying to...