The Newport Plain Talk

Students in Mindy Langford's third-grade class at Bridgeport Elementary School streamed into school this morning as thousands of Cocke County school children began the 2008-2009 year. Among Langford's students this year are, front row, from left, Colton Chambers, Jonathan Alley, Chloe Ramsey, Deanna Hembree, Charlie Stevens, Sarah Lucot, and Shania Ball. Back row, from left, are Dexter Strange, Haley Ball, Ashtyn Jenkins, and Langford.