Author: jock

TDHS Launches Pilot Program

Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking a groundbreaking step to transform the way Tennessee serves its most vulnerable families….with the launch of the Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative. Over the next four years,...

Harvest Street Festival In Two Weeks!

After being cancelled last year because of Covid…The Newport Harvest Street Festival is about to make its comeback. The festival is set for October 2nd and 3rd in downtown Newport. There will be lots...

EDC-Cocke County Partnership Meetings Thursday

On Thursday, the Newport/Cocke County Economic Development Commission and the Cocke County Partnership will hold their monthly board meetings on 9/16. These meetings are very important Thursday evening as this is the annual election...

Scarecrow Decorating Contest

The Cocke County Partnership wants to see your scarecrow. The Cocke County Partnership Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses and homes alike in Cocke County to participate in a scarecrow decorating contest. Lynn Ramsey...

New Details About Fatal Shooting In Del Rio

The Cocke County Sheriff’s office released more details on that fatal shooting Monday evening in Del Rio. Shortly after 5:30 yesterday afternoon a woman called 911 to report her husband had been shot by...

Update On Jefferson County Shooting

The Jefferson County woman who fired a gun at two adults and a small child on Sunday evening turned herself in to Jefferson County authorities on Monday. 25 year old Taylor Victoria O’Neal stopped...