Author: jock

Exit 408 To The Rescue

If you have been by exit 407 on Interstate 40, you have probably noticed big changes as walls are now up for the new Buc-ee’s convenience store being built on the southeast corner of...

Two Injured In Accident

Two men were injured Friday in an automobile accident. 77 year old Jack Saylor told police that he was driving eastbound on west Hwy 25/70 near Lucky Pawn when he swerved in an attempt...

Tennessee Smokies Head To Playoffs

The Tennessee Smokies wrapped up their regular season On Sunday. The Smokies dropped their final game of the regular season to Pensacola in extra innings, losing 7-5 in 10. They finish the regular season...

Man Injured In Crash On Enka Highway

A Hawkins County man was injured in an accident with a UPS truck over the weekend in Hamblen County. Gregory Jinks of Morresburg was driving southbound on Hwy 160 when he collided with a...

Governor Announces Broadband Grants

If you do not have high speed internet at your home…you could have it soon. On Monday, Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced a $447 million investment in broadband infrastructure to bring...

Two Wanted Men Arrested

Two men who were wanted were arrested at the Newport Wal-Mart on Wednesday. Police say they received a call form Wal-Mart loss prevention about an intoxicated male. Officers found that male subject, 35 year...

Newport Man Victim Of Theft

Police were called to the Family Inn on Cosby Hwy in Newport Wednesday. Terry Simmons told police that two men, Jared and David Cameron had stolen his credit card. Simmons stated he cancelled the...