Counterfeit $100 Bill Passed
A counterfeit $100 bill was passed at a Newport business on Saturday. Employees at Weigel’s on Cosby Hwy stated that a black male entered the store Saturday evening and purchased a pepsi, slice of...
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Wal-Mart Victim Of Theft Over $1,000
Newport police are looking for three suspects that committed theft at the Wal-Mart in Newport last week. Loss prevention at Wal-Mart says that an unidentified male and female subject loaded up shopping carts with...
TVA And Other Agencies Update Douglas Lake Status
Residents who live along the shores of Douglas Lake got an update on the lake’s status Monday evening. The TVA hosted an open house with several other agencies in Dandridge Monday. The flooding from...
You Can Run But You Can’t Hide
The Cocke County Sheriff’s office arrested a South Carolina man Monday who tried to hide from law enforcement. The sheriff’s department says that 31 year old James Phillips of Easley, SC was speeding early...
Tennessee Moves Up Three Spots In Latest AP Poll
After a Saturday full of chaos in the SEC, some big changes in the AP top 25 poll. Tennessee totally dismantled UTEP in Knoxville on Saturday with a 56-0 wipeout. That victory moves the...
Flood Causes Unemployment Rate To Rise
As expected, the flood caused by Hurricane Helene in late September had an adverse effect on October unemployment numbers in two East Tennessee counties, including Cocke County. Many businesses were affected by the flood...
Sevier County Makes Major Donation To Help Flood Victims
Those still trying to recover from the devastating flood that occurred on September 27 & 28 are getting some help from a nearby friend. Earlier today, Sevier County officials announced the donation of $500,000...
Death Of Child Under Investigation In White Pine
The death of a child is under investigation in White Pine. On Wednesday, the White Pine Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s office, plus the White Pine Fire Department and Jefferson County EMS all responded...
TVA Hosting “Open House” For Douglas Lake Residents
The TVA has announced an “open house” with several other agencies to discuss the options that owners of property along Douglas Lake have in clearing up debris caused by the recent flood. The flood...
GSMNP Reopens Popular Trail
It has taken three years, but the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday announced the re-opening of the Ramsey Cascades Trail after a lengthy restoration project. Over the past three years, the National...