Author: jock

FEMA is reminding those who were affected by the flood last September to make sure that FEMA has your latest contact information. According to FEMA any benefits you are eligible for could be delayed...

A bill that would ban cell phone use by students while in school passed a major hurdle last week. The bill would allow school systems to pass policies regulating cell phone usage by students...

Chaz Lanier poured in 30 points Saturday and the Tennessee Vols kept their hopes for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament alive with a win at Texas A&M. The Aggies were ranked at...

Newport police have closed and padlocked a house after being the site of much drug activity. The Cocke County Court had ordered the home at 147 Northside Avenue be padlocked for being a public...

Gas prices in Tennessee are up. The AAA says the average price for gas in the state rose by 3 cents since last week. The AAA says there are a couple of reasons why...

This week is severe weather awareness week. This week, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has awareness about the risks associated with severe weather threats ahead of spring. The purpose of severe weather awareness...

After rains brought flooding to the Pigeon River last week, over the weekend a strong frontal system brought some more rain. But, the rain was not the issue. The issue was the wind. Strong...

It was a good weekend for UT sports. Tennessee baseball returned and Tony Vitello’s Vols looked like the national champion. Tennessee hit two grand slams and outscored Hofstra 46-2 over the three game series....

A man is in jail after leading Newport Police on a high speed chase along numerous city streets and nearly hitting a police officer. It began with Officer Justin Shelton spotting a vehicle driving...

A Newport man was transported to the Newport Medical Center Wednesday night after being attacked at a home on Harper Circle. Police found 31 year old Derek Raleigh sitting outside the home bleeding from...