Author: jock

Stolen Items

Officer Justin Shelton spoke with Bryson Ball on Wednesday in regards to a stolen Smith & Wesson 9mm, a purple iPhone 12 and $550 in cash. Mr. Ball stated that he spent the night...

Possible Theft

Cocke County Deputies responded to a residence on Deeerwood Road regarding a possible theft that had occurred. Deputy Gavin made contact with the complainants, Destiny Cook and Michael Chesteen who said they had left...

Bean Supper Canceled

The Newport Kiwanis Club has announced that their annual Soup Bean Supper fundraiser that had been scheduled for Monday, October 14th has been canceled.

TDOT Announces Plan To Open I-26

Some good news regarding transportation, and this involves I-26 in Unicoi County. On Thursday, TDOT opened a small section of I-26 to local traffic only. This section is from MM 37 where the interstate,...

WSCC Helping Flood Victims

Walters State Community College has responded to the flooding disaster by helping its students as well as others affected by the disaster created by Hurricane Helene. Cocke and Greene counties, two of the counties...

City Of Newport Compiles List Of Contractors

As Cocke County continues to recover from the recent flooding, and the work begins to rebuild what was destroyed and damaged, the City of Newport has compiled a list of contractors. These are licensed...

Boil Order Lifted For All NU Customers

Good news…Newport Utilities has lifted the boil order for all of Cocke County. Newport Utilities said in a release “we have thoroughly tested and evaluated water samples taken throughout our service area and concluded...