Author: jock

Morristown Water Issue

Morristown residents may notice some discoloration of their water over the next few weeks. The Morristown Fire Department began testing fire hydrants yesterday. They say that could leave residents water discolored temporarily. However the...

Help With Your Internet Bill

If you are having trouble affording your internet service, there is a program that you may be eligible for that can help you out. The FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program may be of assistance...

Parrottsville Ruritan Marks Milestone

The Parrottsville Ruritan celebrated a milestone on Saturday night as they marked their 70th anniversary with a dinner. A proclamation from Cocke County honoring the Parrottsville Ruritan was provided by Cocke County Mayor Crystal...

Cocke County Schools Receiving Funds

The Cocke County school system is receiving some extra funds. These funds are being provided by the Tennessee Department of Education from Perkins Reserve Grant awards. Cocke County schools will receive $45,101 of $2...

Newport Cinema 4 Summer Series

Newport Cinema 4 has the 2021 Summer Kids series underway. All summer long Newport Cinema 4 will present free movies on Saturday mornings. Movie goers this past Saturday watched a free showing of Kung...

Cocke County & White Pine Receive Funds

Cocke County is also receiving a recreation trails grant. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced last week that Cocke County will receieve $192,220 that will be used for getting a 1.7 acre...

Wednesday Night Drug Arrest

Wednesday night, Newport police made a drug arrest at Cracker Barrel. A silver van was spotted driving down Cosby Highway off of Old Cave Church Road…knowing the vehicle’s driver was wanted on a felony...

4th Of July Returns

After a year of not having any 4th of July celebrations, get ready for a big celebration this year. In Sevier County…Gatlinburg is bringing back their annual midnight 4th of July parade…touted as the...