Scammers At Hard Work
Criminals and scammers are hard at work these days, here’s another example. The Cocke County School system notified the sheriff’s office this week that one of their employees had their paycheck stolen. School system...
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TDOT Hoping To Get I-26 Partially Open For Holiday Travel
Some good news for travelers. This concerns Interstate 26 in Unicoi County. TDOT continues to work on that interstate which was damaged during the September 27 flood. The interstate has been open to local...
Dandridge Man Charged In Child Pornography Case
A year long child pornography investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Dandridge man. According to the Jefferson County County Sheriff’s office, 34 year old Kyle Brown of Dandridge has been charged with...
Cocke County Partnership Announces Date For Christmas Parade
One week from tomorrow is Halloween, but did you realize that nine weeks from today is Christmas. The Cocke County Partnership is getting ready for the return of the Jolly Old Elf himself as...
Polling Place Changes For Election Day
We are now less than two weeks away from election day. The Cocke County Election Commission says there are a few changes for those who are planning on going out to the polls on...
HHS Activates Emergency Prescription Assistance Program In TN
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday activated an important program to assist those affected by the recent flood. This assistance is for those who lost medications. The Administration for Strategic...
Man Arrested After Standoff With JCSO
A tense situation in Jefferson County Monday night ended peacefully with a suspect in custody, but this after a nearly five hour standoff. Deputies were dispatched to a home in the New Market area...
FEMA Conducting Home Inspections
FEMA personnel are now in the process of conducting home inspections in areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene. These inspections are to help determine whether the residences are safe, sanitary and livable. FEMA will...
NS Railroad Trestle Collapses
Flood waters caused some damage to the Norfolk Southern Railroad trestle across the Pigeon River several weeks ago. This morning, that trestle basically broke in half and sent each half pointing down towards the...
Man Charged With Arson
A man has been charged with arson after a house fire on Heather Way Sunday evening. Neighbors told the Cocke County Sheriff’s office that the home’s owner had recently passed away and the owner’s...