Author: jock

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...

The 4th Judicial District will be getting another judge. House Republican Caucus Chairman and Representative Jeremy Faison along with the other area lawmakers made the announcement today that state funding has been approved to...

A man with recent run ins with the law was arrested in Newport Saturday evening. Police had spotted 31 year old Nathan Dior leaving a residence on Northside Avenue. Dior was wanted on a...

The man who drove a boat into another boat on Norris Lake last summer causing the death of a young boy has been sentenced to prison. According to the TWRA, On the evening of...

An East Tennessee man will be spending the next two decades in prison after he was convicted of receiving a massive amount of methamphetamine…via the US Postal Service. Back on December 14, 2023, 28...

A woman is in custody after leading a Cocke County Sheriff’s deputy on a high speed chase that covered several roads in the county, including I-40. Lt. Zach Magourik spotted a vehicle pull out...

The school season is winding down as it heads into its final month. However, if you have a child that will be heading to kindergarten this fall, a program is available that will make...