Police Looking For Shoplifting Suspect
Police are looking for a suspect that stole a 3 piece tool kit from Wal-Mart Tuesday night. Loss prevention at Wal-Mart in Newport told police that a white male wearing a neon green high...
Attempted Break-In Tuesday
Newport police were called to a Newport Housing Authority residence Tuesday evening after the tenant found signs of an attempted break-in. Briana Franklin showed police damage on her back door near the lock where...
Cherokee National Forest Announces Operating Dates
Cherokee National Forest officials have announced the annual operating dates for recreation sites within the forest boundaries. In Cocke County, besides the Bubbling Springs Shooting Range and the French Broad Boat Launch, which are...
Rep. Harshbarger Sponsors Bill To Dissolve Politically Weaponized Board
US Representative Diana Harshbarger is co-sponsoring legislation that would eliminate a geographical board under the domain of the Department of the Interior. According to the bill’s sponsors, the Board on Geographic Names, which is...
Felony Pursuit Ends In Greene County
A vehicle pursuit that began in Cocke County ended with the suspect’s vehicle being disabled in Greene County this week. On Tuesday February 6, the Cocke County Sheriff’s office was looking in the Del...
First 2024 Food Commodities Distribution Feb 13th
The first food commodity distribution of 2024 is coming up next week. The Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority is hosting a food distribution event next Tuesday, February 13. This will be at the National Guard...
Cocke County Man Indicted For Tenn Care Fraud
A Cocke County man has been indicted after a TBI investigation into Tenn Care fraud. 72-year-old Reese Thorton was arrested on Monday after being indicted by a Cocke County Grand Jury on one count...
THP Identifies Shooter In Road Rage Incident
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found a man who fired a shot at another vehicle during a road rage incident on Saturday. This happened on Interstate 81 near exit 23. The passenger in the...
Two Tri-Cities Men Shot At In Florida
Two men from the Tri-Cities were hospitalized in Florida last week after the car they were driving in was shot at. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the two men from Jonesborough and Gray...
Today Is Final Day To Register To Vote March 5
Today is your last chance to register to vote in the upcoming primary election, which is 4 weeks away from tomorrow, March 5. You can register to vote at the election commission office in...