Norfolk Southern Railroad gave an update on the line that runs from Newport to Asheville, NC. You might recall that railroad was heavily damaged from the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, with section of...
As you drive into work this morning and stop to get gas, you might get a little shock when you look at the price at the pump. Gas prices have jumped up as much...
The Cocke County Sheriff’s office is investigating after a thief or thieves struck at a portion of I-40 that is currently closed to all but local traffic. A representative with Blaylock Construction says a...
More help coming for those whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the flood caused by Hurricane Helene. The Appalachia Service Project is getting prepared to come into Cocke County and help homeowners rebuild....
Mountain Strong, the organization started by the Cocke County Partnership to help flood victims in Cocke County, is about to give an early Christmas present to those who lost their homes in the flood....
A GoFundMe page has been started for the Stokely Library in Newport. The library had just a couple inches of water inside, but that did plenty of damage. The library building needs a new...
Governor Bill Lee says he agrees with President-Elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport illegal immigrants. During the Biden Administration, illegal immigration has skyrocketed with an estimated 8-10 million illegals streaming across the southern border...
Cherokee National Forest officials announced on Monday the dates that they will close roads in the forest for the winter in the north zone of the forest, which includes Cocke and Greene counties. Big...
FEMA on Monday announced that the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from the State of Tennessee is being extended to Tuesday, Jan. 7. That is also the last day to apply for...
If you were affected by the recent flood caused by Hurricane Helene and are in need of healthcare, Cherokee Health Systems is offering their assistance. CHS will have a mobile clinic in Newport tomorrow...