Man Behind Scam Targeting Elderly Pleads Guilty
An East Tennessee federal court has sentenced a man who scammed people out of lots of money. You might know someone who was a victim of this scam that involved a “sweepstakes prize”. According...
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Rocky Top celebration…Saban Retires
They are celebrating across the Southeastern Conference this morning. The reason…Alabama head coach Nich Saban announced on Wednesday that he is officially retiring after winning seven national championships…six of those with Alabama, the other...
Swift Water Rescue Teams Busy During Recent Weather
The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency is hailing their Swift Water rescue Team after that team rescued several people from flood waters on Tuesday. The Swift Water Rescue team was busy with four rescues...
Flooding Causes Road Closures In Gatlinburg
Heavy rains caused numerous road closures in Sevier County Tuesday. Several roads in the city of Gatlinburg were closed including River Road and Greystone Heights, near the Aquarium. Nearly 4″ of rain fell Tuesday...
Student Arrested In Jefferson County After Bomb Threat
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office has made an arrest after a bomb threat was sent to school principal’s via e-mail on Tuesday. The threat involved five schools. Upon receiving the bomb threat, School Resource...
Police Trying To Identify Multiple Time Shoplifter
The Newport police department is attempting to identify a woman who was spotted shoplifting at Wal-Mart Monday evening. Wal-Mart loss prevention stated they observed the woman enter the store at the Lawn and Garden...
NU Connect Expanding
Newport Utilities made a major announcement on Monday regarding their internet service called NU Connect. A grant the utility has received will allow NU connect to be expanded into Parrottsville and Chestnut Hill, two...
Another Business To Join Walters State Apprenticeship Programs
Walters State and Sonoco have announced they have partnered to develop an apprenticeship program to train maintenance mechanics. Apprentices will also learn electromechanical or automation skills. Apprentices will receive valuable on-the-job training and get...
CCSO Schedules First 2024 Community Meeting
The first Community Outreach meeting with the Cocke County Sheriff’s office for 2024 has now been scheduled. That first meeting of the New Year will take place in Del Rio at the Del Rio...
Weather Cancels Schools And Court
Cocke County and surrounding counties experienced significant wind gusts overnight. Wind gusts of 40 miles an hour plus were common at times. This has led several school systems to close for today because of...