Man Assaults Nurse At Newport Medical Center
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...
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NPD Accepting Applications
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...
Woman Accused Of Using Juveniles In Shoplifting Scheme
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...
Fire Crews Battle Two Home Fires Saturday
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...
Rep. Harshbarger In Newport This Week
Over the next several weeks, US Representative Diana Harshbarger will be in her home district to meet with constituents at events she calls “Coffee With Your Congresswoman”. Harshbargher will be giving updates on what...
Newport Medical Center Welcomes New Surgeon
Tennova Healthcare this week announced the arrival of a new board-certified general surgeon at the Newport Medical Center. They are welcoming Dr. Darby Pope to Newport. Dr. Pope has worked as a general surgeon...
Gas Prices Back On The Rise
After it seemed that gas prices had maybe leveled off, prices are moving again, but not in the directio0n we want. One station in Newport on Thursday raised their price up 15 cents. Almost...
Aidoo Enters Transfer Portal
The Tennessee men’s basketball team suffered another blow yesterday as center Jonas Aidoo said he plans to enter the transfer portal, which will end his time on Rocky Top. Aidoo was a key player...
You Can No Longer Marry Your First Cousin
Did you know that it was legal in the state of Tennessee to marry your first cousin? Not anymore though. On April 11, the Tennessee state legislature passed a bill that makes it illegal...
Cumberland And Main Street Re-Opened
Traffic is now flowing better in downtown Morristown. Crews re-opened the intersection of Cumberland and Main Street in downtown Morristown on Wednesday. That intersection has been closed since January when the Park-Belk building was...