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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 09:36 pm

Del Rio News

Local news for Del Rio, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

7 hrs ago | Newport Plain Talk

Performance changed

The Cherokee Mountain Boys will not be performing at the Hillbilly Music Barn this Saturday.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Greenville Sun

What In The World Is This Animal?

Photo Special to the Sun by Mac McMurray Unusual Animal Photographed In Del Rio Area The animal shown above, which resembles a raccoon except that it has a white head, was photographed recently by Mac McMurray, ...

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Related Topix: Greeneville, TN, Morristown, TN

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Knoxville News Sentinel

Del Rio man dies in Newport stabbing

A fight over a woman turned deadly this morning, authorities said. Brent Gentry, 38, of Del Rio died after being stabbed during a fight around 1 a.m. at the Midnight Rodeo nightclub, 1071 West Highway 25/70, ...

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

Del Rio Summer Reading Program being held this month

Del Rio Library's summer reading program isbeing held from 1 to 2 p.m. each Wednesday.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

WATE-TV Knoxville

Operation FALCON nets more than 100 local fugitive arrests

Federal, state and local law enforcement have wrapped up a week long round up of East Tennessee fugitives.

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Related Topix: Cocke County, TN

Wed Jun 18, 2008

The Knoxville News Sentinel

Ancient brew making comeback

Shady Grove meadery in Lake City boasts a selection of honey-based wines, including a sparkling Poplar/Clover mead.

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Related Topix: Anderson County, TN, Life, Homebrewing, Hobbies, Cocke County, TN, Lake City, TN

Tue Jun 10, 2008

The Knoxville News Sentinel

A sign of the times: Bobby Brown lands near Newport

Production begins today in Newport, Tenn., on a new CMT "reality" series starring Bobby Brown.

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Related Topix: Newport, TN, Gone Country, Entertainment, Television, Movies

Tue May 20, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

Robyne Lee Parrish to be special guest at museum opening Sunday

New York author and actress Robyne Lee Parrish will be a special guest at Sunday's opening of "A Gathering of Journalists ", the newest exhibit at Newport/Cocke County Museum.

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Related Topix: Cocke County, TN, Newport, TN

Sun May 18, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

KCCB's "Get juggy with it" proves wildly successful

According to Elizabeth Reed, if those same jugs were taken to the landfill, it would take 120-years for them to decompose.

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Related Topix: Cocke County, TN, Cosby, TN, Newport, TN

Fri May 16, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

Museum to honor Dykeman and local writers

The late Wilma Dykeman, nationally known author of such books as The Tall Woman and Return the Innocent Earth, will be the focus of Newport/Cocke County Museum's newest exhibit set to open this Sunday, May 18, ...

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Wed May 14, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

Committee considers use of trash compactors

“You would provide a concrete slab, run electricity to the site and pay the monthly electric bill. I'll buy the equipment.”

The Landfill Committee for the Cocke County Legislative Body is considering the use of trash compactors at some of its outlying convenience centers. via Newport Plain Talk

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Sat Apr 26, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

The Triumph of spring

“I was nine months old when I was born.”

Late April is a time for mowing more grass this year, a late spring break for students, and the VFW Buddy Poppy Sale that was going on in our hometown on Saturday morning. via Newport Plain Talk

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Related Topix: Cosby, TN, Newport, TN

Sun Apr 13, 2008

WTVF Nashville

Subcommittee Votes To Make Cockfighting A Felony

“We took on a very large corruption case. And that's all cockfighting is - organized gambling”

A House subcommittee approved a bill to make cockfighting a felony in Tennessee. via WTVF Nashville

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Related Topix: Cocke County, TN

Fri Apr 11, 2008

The Tennessean

Former state rep. Davis denies ties to cockfighting operators

“I would tell him to his face that he is a bald-faced, ignorant liar”

A federal agent says cockfighting operators claimed they paid former state Rep. Ronnie Davis $30,000 to sponsor a bill reducing a cockfighting charge to a misdemeanor rather than a felony. via The Tennessean

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Related Topix: Cocke County, TN, US News, US Politics

Wed Apr 09, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

Buzz over to Fred's

Outside activity increased to a loud drone at the end of last week in our hometown with spring showing its wings and stings. via Newport Plain Talk

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Mon Apr 07, 2008

Daily Times

In the hands of faith: Serpent handling has deep roots in region

“I have no biological explanation why they are not getting bit”

Photos courtesy of Phil Colclough Pastor Jimmy Morrow, of Del Rio, handles a copperhead during a worship service at his church a few years ago. via Daily Times

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Related Topix: Maryville, TN, Newport, TN, Knoxville Metro

Sat Apr 05, 2008

WKRN

Schools begin TCAP testing

“The teachers work hard all year to help the students with their skills and this just reinforces, they take what they know the student is having difficulty with and give them extra practice and this provides additional practice.”

TCAP tests are underway across Tennessee and for the next three weeks, school systems will be giving those all-important achievement tests to elementary and middle school students. via WKRN

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Related Topix: Fosterville, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro, Education Etc.

Fri Mar 21, 2008

Citizen Tribune

Residents turn out for interchange hearing

“At one time there were no roads here, no infrastructure. The Indians lived here. So if we want to go back to prehistoric days we can do that. But lets advance”

About 175 Cocke County residents attended a Thursday evening public hearing on the proposed new interchange at the 438 mile marker of Interstate 40. via Citizen Tribune

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Related Topix: Hartford, TN, Cocke County, TN, Newport, TN

Wed Mar 12, 2008

Newport Plain Talk

Kayla Segars captures Cocke County spelling bee championship

It took her an hour and a half and 38 rounds, but Kayla Segars, Parrottsville Elementary School eighth grader maintained her composure and captured the 2008 Cocke County schools spelling bee championship on ... via Newport Plain Talk

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Related Topix: Newport, TN, Cocke County, TN, Parrottsville, TN, Cosby, TN

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Knoxville News Sentinel

Venable: Seasons shared in one day

By Sam Venable Tuesday, March 4, 2008 It's hard to imagine, here with spring veritably breathing down our necks, but less than one week ago I was standing in eight inches of snow, enveloped in a winter ... via Knoxville News Sentinel

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