On Friday in Gatlinburg, dignitaries and members of the media gathered at Ole Smokey Moonshine in The Holler to celebrate a Cocke County legend. Popcorn Sutton’s legendary moonshine is being revived by Ole Smokey...
Last week, US Representative Diana Harshbarger’s office provided some area schools and libraries with an early Christmas gift…books. Staff from Harshbarger’s office visited schools and libraries throughout East Tennessee to deliver books in partnership...
Police were dispatched to the Relax Inn in reference to threats of assault. Upon arrival, officer Paul Webber made contact with the complainants, Charles Loyd and Carolyn Loyd who stated while sitting inside their...
The Cocke County Legislative Body will meet in regular session on Monday, December 18th at 6pm in the Circuit Courtroom of the Cocke County Courthouse. Anyone wishing to address the CLB regarding an item...
Cocke County Deputy Ronnie Sutton observed a vehicle traveling on Cosby Highway with no tail lights. The driver, Charles Blackman was issued citations for light law, misuse of proof of registration and financial responsibility....
Cocke County Deputies Timothy Snapp, Rodney Hazelwood and Josh Ellis responded to Kizzy Patch Road on a report of trespassing. The complainant Jonathon Pritchett reported that he’s been having problems with his neighbor, John...
Newport Police were dispatched to the area of Food City on Thursday night in reference to a theft. Police had been advised that Larry Galaviz was on his way to Food City to steal...
If you’re looking for something to help get you into the holiday spirit, the Cocke County High School’s Red Regiment Concert Band will hold their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 12th at 7pm...
The Newport City Board of Education and administration recently recognized the 2023/2024 Newport Grammar School Teachers of the Year, and the Newport City School System Teacher of the year. Representatives with the school system...
Cocke County Sheriff’s deputies were called by the Newport Police department to Wal-Mart on Cosby Hwy Wednesday morning. A man was claiming that his wife had been kidnapped. 41 year old Craig Shepherd told...