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The Appalachian Trail remains closed between Interstate 40 and Max Patch as the Black Bear fire continues to burn in Haywood County NC. As of last night the fire is listed as 17209 acres...

The Tennessee Vols continued their tumble in the rankings and are hanging on in the top 25 by their fingernails. The Vols kicked off the game against Georgia with an opening play 75 yard...

Firefighters in the Cherokee National Forest are preparing for a big challenge this week. That is possible wind event today and tomorrow that could see wind gusts up to 60-70 mph could occur in...

If you will be traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house, you are going to have a lot of company. The AAA says they estimate that 49 million Americans will...

Smoke was very heavy in the Cosby and Hartford areas earlier today. Conditions did improve in the Cosby area this afternoon. That smoke was due to the Black Bear fire burning on the state...

The Tweed wildfire is continuing to burn in Cocke and Greene Counties north of Del Rio. That fire is still at 536 acres and is 60% contained. The investigation into the fire is continuing...

Another burglary in Newport. This one happening Wednesday at Brenda’s Beauty Shop on West Highway 25/70. The side door to the business was kicked in and the cash registers were broken into. According to...

Starting this weekend you have a chance to win some great prizes, just for shopping local. The Cocke County Partnership Chamber of Commerce is presenting the “Shop Local Giveaway” for this Christmas season. Beginning...

A 69 year old Cocke County man is in jail after he assualted his ex-girlfriend with a walking stick. The victim, 36 year old Brooke Hall told the Cocke County Sheriff’s office that she...

A man wanted for attempted murder in Jefferson County is now in custody. Demarcus Williams was arrested in Fulton County Georgia Thursday by US Marshall’s and Atlanta Police. Williams is wanted for attempted First...