Jefferson County News

A cockfighting pit in East Tennessee has been razed to make way for homes. A police raid of the pit in 2005 began public knowledge of Operation Rose Thorn - a federal and state investigation into corruption in ...

In an effort to cut costs, Cocke County may consider merging court services in the future.

The White Pine Police Department and Jefferson County emergency responders are at the scene of a pedestrian hit by a train.

In the face of these tough economic times, comes word that more jobs are being eliminated from several East Tennessee counties.

Katey Anderson poured in three goals to lead Greeneville to a 10-0 road victory over Jefferson County on Tuesday in a key conference matchup.

Capitol Theatre owner Heath Claiborne stands at the front of the facility's newly renovated auditorium, which will see action for the first time in years tonight as part of the Last Friday Art Walk festivities.

A Jefferson County man stands accused of stealing nearly $12,000 from a junior football league, and now the current board of directors is suing the old board of directors for a lack of oversight.

September has settled into a calm of drier days, goldenrod, ironwood weed, poke hanging heavy with purple berries about our hometown, cooling slowly and surely at fall's arrival.

East Tennesseans will soon be building furniture for Ikea. BJS, the main supplier for the Swedish furniture giant, is announcing plans for a new factory in Dandridge.

Thirteen people came before Cocke County Circuit Judge Rex Henry Ogle this week to enter into negotiated plea agreements and resolve criminal cases against them Judge Ogle accepted 11 plea-bargains during a ...

News Sentinel staff Originally published 02:43 p.m., September 17, 2008 Updated 02:43 p.m., September 17, 2008 A bookkeeper is accused of bilking a Jefferson County church of more than $140,000. Angela Elwood ...

A new industry is a step closer to opening its doors in Dandridge. BJS Manufacturing, a furniture producer based in Sweden, plans to break ground on its newest facility next month or in November, according to ...

Lines were rather long at gas stations near here and prices are hitting record highs - some prices were jumping as I sat and watched, even though they were not receiving any new shipments of gasoline.

It's the last weekend to enjoy the sights, smells, thrills and spills at the 2008 Tennessee Valley Fair at Chilhowee Park.

Two people who were arrested by police who misidentified them as drug dealers have filed lawsuits against several East Tennessee counties, law enforcement agencies and officers.

Jefferson County Commissioners are being asked to approve a five-year tax abatement for a manufacturer looking to locate in Dandridge.

' Grainger County Emergency Medical Technicians are currently among the lowest paid in the state of Tennessee.

This year marks the 26th anniversary of Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice's service to the Cocke, Hamblen and Jefferson County region.

Tennesseans for Nonviolent School Discipline would like to thank those educators in the Jefferson County School District who refrain from paddling students.

Wow! What a way to start the 2008 version of The Newport Plain Talk Football Contest.