Author: jock

Cocke County is about to lose its current animal shelter. The Friends Animal Shelter notified the County Mayor’s office on Wednesday of their intent to no longer serve as the county’s animal shelter as...

Police in Sevierville are investigating an apparent homicide. Police were called this morning at 2:20 regarding a gunshot in the area of Grassy Meadows Lane. Officers responded to the area and conducted several interviews...

Tennessee families who receive assistance from the Families First program are going to see a little extra this week. The Tennessee Department of Human Services says households with an active, ongoing case in the...

A case of stolen identity in Newport. A 68 year old woman told police that someone had used her identity to purchase clothing from several different companies…including online retailers like Stoneberry, Masseys and Fifth...

Tomorrow is July 1st and new laws will go into effect in Tennessee, including some that have to deal with public education. For instance, starting tomorrow the bill goes into effect that removes barriers...

Legislation goes in effect Friday that expands benefits for firefighters injured in the line of duty. Under existing law, the Barry Brady Act allows firefighters to be eligible for workers compensation benefits for certain...

If you are one of the many that will be taking to the roads for the 4th of July weekend, road construction will not be slowing you down. TDOT says they will be halting...

Tuesday evening Cocke County deputies came a cross a suspicious situation. They discovered a wheel chair on the bridge over Cosby Creek on Ball Park road. The wheel chair was positioned up against the...

Morristown police responded to a home Monday night on Scenic Drive about an unresponsive male in a home. When police responded, 25 year old Chelsea Smawley stated she had come home and found her...

Friday, July 1, begins some changes to laws regarding crime in Tennessee. That’s headlined by the “Truth In Sentencing” law which requires criminals convicted of attempted first degree murder, second degree murder, vehicular homicide,...