Woman Arrested for Stealing Pickup Truck
A woman is now in jail after stealing a vehicle in Newport on Monday. Police were called to the parking lot of Marshall’s in Newport Monday afternoon. Martin Rainwater told police he went inside...
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Man Arrested After Attempting To Sell Someone Else’s Tractor
A man has been charged in Hamblen County after attempting to sell a tractor he didn’t own on Facebook Marketplace. On Saturday, the Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office said it had received a report from...
Cocke County Makes Sure Food Is Available For SNAP Recipients During Govt. Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, many are worried about what comes next month, as SNAP benefits will not be sent out for the month of November. 42 million Americans rely on the SNAP program,...
Wal-Mart Hit By Scam
It’s not just individuals who get scammed, large businesses do as well. For instance, what happened to Wal-Mart in Newport on Saturday. An employee received a text from who he believed was the store...
Tennesseans Already Planning Holiday Travel
As we close in on the end of October, it’s time to begin thinking about the upcoming holidays. According to the AAA, Tennesseans are getting a head start on their holiday travel plans this...
HSCO Identifies Victims Of Double Shooting
The Hamblen County Sheriff’s office has identified the victims in a double fatal shooting last week. Deputies were sent to a home on Morelock Road Thursday night around 9:45pm where they discovered two individuals...
Halloween Events In Cocke County
Cocke County Communities Gear Up for Spooky Halloween Fun As October comes to a close, communities across Cocke County are preparing for a full slate of Halloween festivities for families, kids, and ghouls of...
Douglas Cherokee Head Start Parent Fair
Douglas Cherokee Head Start is hosting their annual Parent Fair on Wednesday, October29th. The Parent Fair will be held at the Cocke County Recreation Center, next to Cocke County High School, at 466 Learning...
Minor Accident At Tidal Wave Car Wash
Police responded Wednesday to a minor accident at the Tidal Wave Car Wash in Newport involving two vehicles inside the wash bay. According to the report, officers arrived on October 22nd and spoke with...
Police Investigate Violation Of Order Of Probation
Newport Police are investigating a reported violation of an Order of Protection involving two local men. According to police, an officer spoke by phone on October 22nd with Tyler Shepherd, who stated he has...