Author: jock

Heavy Turnout For Early Voting So Far

Early voting has been busy so far in Cocke County. Since early voting opened one week ago today on April 13th, 1500 people have early voted. According to Cocke County Administrator of Elections Josh...

More Drug Arrests Saturday

Saturday afternoon Cocke County police arrested three individuals on drug charges. A busted windshield led to a traffic stop on Hedrick Drive…and the suspect vehicle was pulled over in the parking lot of Debbie’s...

Cocke County Planning Commission To Meet

Mark this on your calendar…The Cocke County Planning Commission will be meeting one week from today, Tuesday April 26th. The planning commission will meet in the Chancery Courtroom at the Annex building. That meeting...

State House Passes Homeless Law

A controversial law that would make camping on public property a crime is now heading to Governor Bill Lee’s desk. Last night the house approved the senate version of a bill that would make...

Busy Day In Cocke County This Saturday

It’s going to be a busy day this Saturday around Newport and Cocke County. The 2nd annual Cocke County Bluegrass Festival is happening out at the Cocke County Fairgrounds with the headliner this year...

Woman Reports Phone Stolen

A woman is looking to press charges against the person who stole a Samsung phone from her last night at Priceless Foods in Newport. Tisha Matthews told police she was in the parking lot...