Ninety-Five students at Walters State Community College have been recognized as new members by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges. In order to be invited to join that honor society,...
The bill dubbed “Jillian’s Law” is headed to the governor’s desk, this after both the house and the senate approved the bill. The legislation passed the senate by a unanimous vote. The house passed...
A man was arrested at the Newport Medical Center April 11 after he assaulted a nurse. Hospital security told police that 28 year old Christian Ramsey was refusing to leave the hospital property. Ramsey...
The Newport Police Department is now accepting applications for the positions of police officer, both full time and part time. Applicants must be 21 years of age, provide copies of their High School diploma...
Police in Newport are investigating a case of a woman using juveniles to help her shoplift from Wal-Mart. According to police, 29 year old Kellie Downs would use juveniles to load up groceries into...
Firefighters battled two house fires in Cocke County Saturday. The first was on Tanglewood Way Saturday morning. Fire crews arrived and found the home totally engulfed in flames. The home’s owner, Wanda Benton valued...
Over the next several weeks, US Representative Diana Harshbarger will be in her home district to meet with constituents at events she calls “Coffee With Your Congresswoman”. Harshbargher will be giving updates on what...
Tennova Healthcare this week announced the arrival of a new board-certified general surgeon at the Newport Medical Center. They are welcoming Dr. Darby Pope to Newport. Dr. Pope has worked as a general surgeon...
After it seemed that gas prices had maybe leveled off, prices are moving again, but not in the directio0n we want. One station in Newport on Thursday raised their price up 15 cents. Almost...
The Tennessee men’s basketball team suffered another blow yesterday as center Jonas Aidoo said he plans to enter the transfer portal, which will end his time on Rocky Top. Aidoo was a key player...