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...

Mobile Food Distribution October 28

Second Harvest Food Bank will hold a mobile food distribution in Cocke County on Tuesday, October 28th at the Cocke County Fairgrounds starting at 10am. The event will provide free groceries to local families...

Water Main Flushing

Newport Utilities has begun Water Main Flushing this week in Cocke County. Water Main Flushing is a necessary function for Newport Utilities’ Waterline Maintenance Program, which maintains the system’s overall water quality. Although water...

Newport Police Officer Arrested

A Newport Police office is in trouble with the law. Earlier today (Monday, 10/20), the Cocke County Sheriff’s office and Newport police responded to the home of Newport Police officer Brandon Cassady. According to...

GCSO Reports New Scam

The Greene County Sheriff’s office is warning about a new scam. According to Greene County Chief Deputy David Beverly, individuals have reported receiving phone calls or other communications claiming they have failed to appear...