Cosby Native Ranks Machinist’s Mate First Class
A Cosby native has been given the rank of Machinist’s Mate First Class (Nuclear) in the US Navy. Isaac Williamson of Cosby received his rank in a hangar bay onboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier...
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Police Arrest Man On Outstanding Warrants
A man wanted on outstanding warrants was taken into custody as he was at the grocery store. Police spotted 28 year old Maleik Story Sunday evening at Food City East. Story was wanted on...
Over $1,000 Merchandise Stolen From Wal-Mart
Newport police are looking for two suspects who stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart on Saturday. Loss prevention at Wal-Mart says two unknown males entered the store around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning,...
FEMA, Process For Late Applications
FEMA is reminding Cocke County residents and all in the disaster area that were affected by Helene, that they are still in the area. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance expired last Tuesday...
New Protocols Regarding Death Penalty
The Tennessee Department of Corrections this week did an about face and released a redacted copy of their new protocols regarding the death penalty. Governor Bill Lee had put a moratorium on executions in...
Newport Police Respond To Accident Scene
Newport police responded to an accident scene Thursday night at the intersection of Cambridge Dr. and Oxford Dr. A Chevrolet Impala was found sitting partially in a driveway and partially in the road. An...
Ober Mountain Offering Promotion For Tennessee Students
Ober Mountain in Gatlinburg was able to get some of the real stuff to cover their slopes thanks to the winter storm. On Sunday, Ober Mountain announced a promotion for all Tennessee students from...
Truck Drives Into Corner Of Waffle House
People that were having lunch at the Waffle House in Newport were surprised when a truck drove through a corner of the building. It happened around 12:20pm Thursday. Newport police say that a man...
UT Hires VFL As Bob Kesling’s Replacement
There will be a new voice on Rocky Top this fall, and it will be a familiar one. Bob Kesling will be retiring after the basketball season ends this spring. His replacement, longtime Tennessee...
JCSO Arrests11 On Drug Charges…More Arrests Coming
17 individuals are now facing drug charges in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office says after a 6 month operation, 17 people were indicted this week by a Jefferson County Grand Jury. Eleven...