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TN Unemployment Rate Unchanged In May

Tennessee’s unemployment rate stayed unchanged for the month of May. Just as in April, the unemployment rate for May was 3.5%. According to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, between April and May,...

Man Arrested After Head-On Accident

One man was arrested Tuesday night in Newport after crashing into another vehicle head on. This happened at the intersection of Cosby Hwy and Jones Circle. 30 year old Dakota Widle turned off of...

Cocke County Libraries To Receive Grants

A couple Cocke County libraries will be getting some assistance in the form of funding from the state of Tennessee. Tuesday, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Steve Southerland, and State Rep. Jeremy...

Another Arrest On Sunday

One person was arrested Sunday in Newport after they were spotted leaving a residence known for illegal drug activity. Police observed a man and woman leaving the home on Locust Avenue just after midnight...

Motorhome Fire Close I-81 South Saturday

Interstate 81 south was turned into a parking lot Saturday afternoon in Hamblen County. This after a motorhome caught on fire while driving on the interstate. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the motorhome...