Author: jock

A Newport man was arrested for assault Thursday after he spit on fellow motorists. Police responded to a call from a motorist about a possible drunk driver going at a high speed down East...

A new area code is coming to East Tennessee. According to the Public Utility Commission, the 423-area code is expected to run out of new numbers in the third quarter of 2025. the new...

A missing woman was located in Newport Wednesday morning. Police on routine patrol spotted a woman lying in front of the entrance to DoJo Japanese Grill. The woman appeared to be asleep, when she...

The search is on for a woman that was last seen in late March. 31 year old Jennifer Elliott was last heard from on March 22. Elliott called her mother that day saying she...

The Cocke County Cradle to Career Coalition, better known as C5 is getting set to host the annual Spring into Summer Kids’ Reading Festival. This year’s reading festival will be at the Cocke County...

The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident regarding a stolen firearm. Denise Merchant told the sheriff’s office she had moved from Florida to Cocke County. She had hired the moving company, All...

A 31 year old man was arrested in Newport after he tried to evade police. William Sanderlin, who was wanted on a violation of probation warrant, was spotted driving on Hwy 25E. Police attempted...

Cocke County’s Emergency Management Director is getting some statewide recognition. Cocke County EMA Director Joe Esway has received the 2024 Emergency Management Association of Tennessee Achievement Award. Joe Esway was presented that award this...

A 22 year old man was arrested this week for reckless driving in a school zone. A School Resource Officer at Cocke County High School had watched the driver of a black Dodge Charger...

A man wanted for escape from jail was taken into custody over the weekend in Newport. Police were called to the 1000 block of Cosby Hwy about a person riding a bike in the...