Nichols Denied Clemency, Execution On Schedule
The state of Tennessee getting ready to execute its third death row inmate this year. Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday denied a request of clemency by Harold “Wayne” Nichols. Nichols has been on death...
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Gun Left In Restroom
Newport officers were called to the Marathon Gas Station at 1301 W Hwy 25/70 in Newport, after management at that location found a loaded handgun in the women’s bathroom. The gun was a Glock...
Woman Hits Newport Officer With Her Car
A woman is in jail after hitting a police officer with her car. Newport patrol officer Justin Vinson stated that he was called to Wal-Mart about a shoplifter Friday afternoon. Loss prevention stated that...
Woman With Escape Warrant Apprehended
A woman wanted on an Escape warrant in Cocke County was apprehended in Jefferson County over the weekend. Jefferson County authorities transported 38 year old April Stokely to the county line at Resthaven Memorial...
Gas Prices Continue Downward Trend
You might have noticed that it’s costing a little less to fill up your tank. Gas prices have been on a decline over the last few weeks. Right now the average gas price in...
TN Invites Students To Enter Civics Essay Contest
The state of Tennessee has announced the 2026 Civics Essay Contest for Tennessee students. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett says “Tennesseans have a celebrated and storied history of leadership and service to our...
Former CCHS Coach Charged With Statutory Rape
A former Cocke County High School coach has been charged with statutory rape. According to Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball, 26 year old Francisco (Franny) Garcia, was arrested earlier today (Monday) following an investigation into...
Tennessee Headed To Music City Bowl
The Tennessee Vols are headed to Nashville to celebrate the new year. The Vols found out on Sunday that they have punched their ticket to the Music City Bowl in Nashville on Tuesday December...
Massive Cheese Recall Includes Local Stores
You may want to check your refrigerator if you use shredded cheese. The Great Lakes Cheese Co., based in Ohio, makes cheese products that are sold under a host of different brand names. The...
Three Sentenced In Nationwide Scheme Resulting In Death Of East TN Man
Earlier this week in US District Court in Greeneville, two people from New Jersey and one from Washington state were sentenced for their roles in a romance scam that targeted victims around the country....