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The United States Marshals Service's Eastern District of Tennessee...
The United States Marshals Service's Eastern District of Tennessee branch was in Cocke County last week as part of operation Falcon.
Body discovered in car identified as Cosby man
The body of a man found by a fisherman Thursday morning off Interstate 40 near the Wilton Springs Exit has been identified.
'Operation Falcon' Makes 380 Arrests In East Tenn.
A week-long effort from June 22 to 28 by local, state and federal law enforcement officers in East Tennessee led by the U.S. Marshals Service, resulted in 380 felony arrests for violent crimes, sex crimes and ...
County's Jobless Rate Hits 8.3% In May
Greene County's unemployment rate rose in May to 8.3 percent from 7.2 percent in April, the state's Department of Labor and Workforce Development has reported.
Dog in Cosby killed during fight with 2 others on leashes
A man whose dog was killed by two others in Cosby says the animals should be quarantined.
Residents cash in old cars, help 'Keep Cocke Co. Beautiful'
People in Cocke County have found an interesting way to fatten their wallets and help keep their communities beautiful at the same time.
Judge given extension to respond to charges
The Tennessee Court of the Judiciary has given Cocke County General Sessions Judge John A. Bell until July 21 to formally respond to charges filed against him in May by the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary.
Crime Report: Toddler hit by shot fired into car
Metro police are investigating the shooting of a 3-year-old boy who was in the car with his mom when he was wounded.
County jobless rate jumps 1.7 percent in May
Cocke County's unemployment rate rose 2.3 percent in May, according to figures from the Tennessee Deparmtent of Labor and Workforce Development.
Bobby Brown sent to hospital after car crash
Authorities said singer Bobby Brown was examined at a hospital after he was involved in a minor car crash during filming of a reality show in rural East Tennessee.
Actors deal with pigs, goats, mules for TV show
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Newport Board of Education approves computer purchases
Newport Board of Education members approved the purchase of 26 new computers from PCS at a price of $635 per computer during their meeting Monday evening at the school.
$700M marijuana crop found in Cocke Co.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, authorities have found a major marijuana growing operation in Cocke County.
Erin Biddle, at right, is now helping at the Newport/Cocke County Museum, which is upstairs in the Newport Community Center.
Election Commission requests voter registration activity now
The Cocke County Election Commission encourages the public to register to vote now if they are not a Cocke County registered voter or if they have moved and need to update their address with the Cocke County ...
More than 100 graduate from adult high school
These are the attributes of successful people, and all of the more than 100 adults who completed high school in the Cocke County Adult Education Program in 2007-08 have these attributes, said commencement ...
June brought in a wave of heat, afternoon thunderstorms and even a pounding o hail last week in our hometown as we crest the month and head towards July.
Concert at WSCC Expo Center to benefit East Tennessee farmers
From left are Walters State President Dr. Wade McCamey, Cocke County Mayor Iliff McMahan Jr., Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, Citadel Broadcasting Company Director of Operations Mike Hammond, WIVK radio ...
State threatens to withhold funding for city schools
The state won't release 423 million in funding until the Memphis city council restores funding to the district.
Drug ring leader guilty, will get mandatory life sentence
Toby Senter was convicted this afternoon of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, sending him to prison for life because he has two prior felony drug convictions.