Author: jock

Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure

Newport police arrested a man Wednesday after witnesses complained that he exposed himself in front of customers at Brock’s Market. Several witnesses told police that 47 year old Steven Dickerson was drunk out front...

Man Found Deceased

A man was found dead Wednesday morning at Feed My Sheep in Newport. Witnesses stated that 81 year old Eddie Feldner had come into Feed My Sheep at about 8:40 am Wednesday. Doris Livingston...

Man Arrested For Drug Possession

Police were called to Wal-Mart in Newport Wednesday evening about a man slumped over in a car. Witnesses stated that the man nearly fell out of the car. Police found 43 year old Scott...

Early Voting Starts Today

We are less than three weeks away from the August 4th election. This is the general election for county offices and is the primary for Newport city plus state and federal positions. Early voting...

Woman Arrested For Public Intoxication

Newport police were called Tuesday afternoon about a woman rummaging through the trash cans at Burger King. Police found 26 year old Anjelica Roberts digging in the trash. Roberts was clearly intoxicated with slurred...

GSMNP Closes Greenbrier Area

Great Smoky Mountains National Park temporarily closed roads, trails, and facilities in the Greenbrier area of the park to all motorists and pedestrians due to flood damage that happened as storms hit East Tennessee...