A Jefferson County man attempting to deliver drugs in Cocke County led a Cocke County Sheriff’s deputy on a high speed chase Sunday evening. A man had called the Cocke County Sheriff’s office stating...
One man was sent to the hospital and another man arrested after a fight Friday night on Filbert Street in Newport. According to police, 25 year old Ryan guy was attacked by 24 year...
Cocke County sheriff’s department responded to the parking lot of Mama’s Kitchen in Cosby Saturday morning about a woman possible overdosing in a car. The responding deputy found two people in the car, the...
The WNBA Draft was held last night in New York City. It was not long before the name of a Tennessee Lady Vol was called. Rickea Jackson was the 4th overall draft pick last...
Ninety-Five students at Walters State Community College have been recognized as new members by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges. In order to be invited to join that honor society,...
The bill dubbed “Jillian’s Law” is headed to the governor’s desk, this after both the house and the senate approved the bill. The legislation passed the senate by a unanimous vote. The house passed...
A man was arrested at the Newport Medical Center April 11 after he assaulted a nurse. Hospital security told police that 28 year old Christian Ramsey was refusing to leave the hospital property. Ramsey...
The Newport Police Department is now accepting applications for the positions of police officer, both full time and part time. Applicants must be 21 years of age, provide copies of their High School diploma...
Police in Newport are investigating a case of a woman using juveniles to help her shoplift from Wal-Mart. According to police, 29 year old Kellie Downs would use juveniles to load up groceries into...
Firefighters battled two house fires in Cocke County Saturday. The first was on Tanglewood Way Saturday morning. Fire crews arrived and found the home totally engulfed in flames. The home’s owner, Wanda Benton valued...