City Council Announces New Chief Of Police
The City of Newport has found their new police chief, and they did not have to look far to find him. After interviewing seven candidates for the job, the city council officially hired Deputy...
Molotov Cocktails Thrown Into Home
The Cocke County Sheriff’s office responded early Monday morning after someone threw Molotov cocktails into a residence. The victims, who live on Hwy 160 between Newport & Bybee stated they awoke shortly after 3...
Black Bear Fire Still Not Fully Contained
Even though we saw quite a bit of rain over the weekend, the Black Bear Fire burning along the state line is still not 100% contained. The US Forest Service says that the fire...
17 Dogs Found In Storage Unit In Morristown
The Morristown Hamblen Humane Society is asking for donations from the public after they rescued 17 dogs from a storage unit. On Sunday, police found 17 chihuahuas being kept in a storage unit in...
Ole Smokey Moonshine Pay Tribute To Popcorn Sutton
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...
New Books For Area Schools And Libraries
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 Respond To Assault Threats
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...
CCLB To Meet December 18th
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...
No Tail Lights Leads To Arrest
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 Respond To Trespassing Report
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...