Shoplifter Leads Police On Chase
A Newport man is behind bars after a shoplifting incident led to a police chase through town on Wednesday.According to Newport Police, Officer J. Shelton was patrolling near Five Rivers Plaza on October 22nd...
Parrottsville Man Arrested, Domestic Assault
A Parrottsville man has been arrested following a domestic assault investigation. On October 21st, a woman identified as April Peters went to the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office to report that her husband, Rusty Reynolds,...
Newport Parks And Recreation Looking For Helpers
The Newport Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for basketball season and looking for enthusiastic helpers to make game days a success. They’re hiring gate admission workers, concession stand workers, and scorekeepers for...
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
Medicare’s open enrollment period is underway, and some Tennesseans may qualify for extra help through Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, or D-SNPs. These plans are designed for older adults and people with disabilities who...
Man Previously Trespassed Taken Into Custody
Cocke County deputies arrested a Newport man following a call about a possible physical altercation. On October 21st, deputies were dispatched to a home on Dirt Way in Newport, but the individuals involved had...
Newport Woman Charged With Domestic Assault
A Newport woman has been charged following a domestic assault incident. On October 20th, Cocke County deputies responded to Red Hill Road after reports of a physical altercation between a man and a woman....
Missing Items From Towed Vehicle Being Investigated
The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft connected to a vehicle towing incident. Deputy Austin Kress responded to Court Avenue on October 16th after Trent Smith reported items missing from his car....
Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest
A woman is behind bars after a traffic stop in Cocke County led to the discovery of an active warrant. Authorities say that on October 21st, 2025, an officer pulled over Mallory Roberson. When...
“30-Minutes-or-Less ER Service Pledge,”
Newport Medical Center is taking steps to make emergency care faster and more efficient for local patients.The hospital has announced a new “30-Minutes-or-Less ER Service Pledge,” promising that every patient will be initially seen...
Counterfeit Bill Presented To Food City
Newport police were called to Food City East Monday afternoon after a customer reportedly tried to use a counterfeit bill. Officers were dispatched around 1:20 p.m. on October 20th, where store manager Kimberly Bagent...