Newport Plain Talk - Tue Nov 03
Work continues to see that Hwy. 321 is named an American Scenic Byway. On Friday, representatives from five of the seven Tennessee counties bisected by the highway gathered at the Newport/Cocke County Community Center to continue work on this project.
Woman arrested in Oct. 21 robbery of Cosby womenNewport Plain Talk - Tue Nov 03
A Knoxville woman is facing multiple charges in the alleged robbery of two Cosby women on Oct.
30 agents execute searches on 3 residencesNewport Plain Talk - Tue Nov 03
About 30 law enforcement agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation , Tennessee Bureau of Investigation , two drug task forces, the Cocke County Sheriff's Department, and the Newport Police Department executed three federal search warrants on individuals in three Newport residences on Monday evening.
Cocke County Health Department to offer H1N1 vaccineNewport Plain Talk - Sat Oct 31
The Cocke County Health Department will offer H1N1l flu vaccine on Tuesday, Nov.
Bredesen announces $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for Cocke CountyNewport Plain Talk - Sat Oct 31
Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber recently approved a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to assist in infrastructure improvements at two target areas in the Point Pleasant Community of Cocke County.
National Bank to honor VeteransNewport Plain Talk - Sat Oct 31
The National Bank of Tennessee would like to show their appreciation for what you have done for your country by providing a free breakfast to all Veterans in Cocke County, who will be attending the Veterans Day program at Cocke County High School.
Nine plea-bargains heard in criminal courtNewport Plain Talk - Thu Oct 29
During a three-day term of criminal court this week, Circuit Judge Ben W. Hooper II accepted guilty pleas from nine defendants, mostly in theft and drug cases.
County Mayor Iliff McMahan, Jr. Testifies at Congressional Hearing on ...Newport Plain Talk - Thu Oct 29
Cocke County Mayor Iliff McMahan, Jr. of Cocke County delivered testimony Wednesday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee.
Counterfeiting operation busted in Cocke CountyKnoxville News Sentinel - Wed Oct 28
Five Cocke County residents have been accused of passing thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit bills in Newport, authorities said today.
Jensen leads the wayNewport Plain Talk - Tue Oct 27
Photo Submitted Jensen Gregg, center, led the way Saturday, Oct. 18, at the annual March of Dimes walk at Newport City Park.
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