NEWPORT—A Newport woman sustained serious injuries after she was ejected from a vehicle on Monday, Oct. 7. The driver of the vehicle is facing an array of charges including driving under the influence and vehicular assault.

NEWPORT—It was a brief but moving ceremony.

NEWPORT—Veterans and local officials recently gathered on the lawn of the American Legion building to honor and remember the country’s military members that are listed as POW (Prisoner of War) and MIA (Missing in Action). The event was hosted by American Legion Post 41.

MORRISTOWN—Three Walters State Community College students have been named 2019

Welcome to the second month of “Count Down to Kindergarten,” the awareness program designed by the Rural Accelerator Impact leadership team to help parents know what is expected of children entering kindergarten and to help the children be prepared for the transition to school.

NEWPORT—On October 5-6, 2019, the streets of downtown Newport will be filled with people, food, crafts and entertainment as an East Tennessee tradition continues!

NEWPORT—Two people have been charged following a fatal stabbing in Newport on Monday, Sept. 30.

HARTFORD—The Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will hold its 4th Annual 5k and One Mile Color Fun Run/Walk this Sunday, Oct. 6.

NEWPORT—Empower Cocke County’s website has the words “God Sized Change” emblazoned on its page and that’s what facility Executive Director Annette Burke has witnessed the last three years as the once hollow building that houses Empower, has slowly transformed into a fully functioning facilit…

COSBY—Things were really rolling along the roads in Cocke and Sevier Counties last Saturday morning. Motorists in Cosby “shared the road” with almost forty cyclists participating in the inaugural “Tour de Moonshine.”

NEWPORT—The Newport Police Department Narcotics Unit working in conjunction with the 4th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office sought a padlocking order for a residence and an outbuilding located at 141 English Street in Newport.

NEWPORT—It’s been a long time coming—way too long, in the eyes of many—but last Thursday, Carlene Robinson finally got to do the “Happy Dance” with fellow members of Tanner Preservation Alliance and employees of the Cocke County Partnership.

BYBEE—Ecclesiastes 11 tells us, “Cast your bread upon the waters/for you will find it after many days.” (ESV)

COSBY—Ten individuals recently graduated from East Tennessee Artscapes’ Co-Starters program.

DEL RIO—Officials with the Cocke County Fire Department and Parrottsville Volunteer Fire Department said a home was destroyed following a fire Saturday evening.

NEWPORT—Partnership President Lucas Graham shared some good news with EDC/Partnership board members Thursday evening.

NEWPORT—With the arrival of October comes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with it a special publication of The Newport Plain Talk.

NEWPORT—The CCHS football team has 70 players this season. With the lack of jerseys, and a limited general budget that scarcely meets expenses for team travel and eats, Coach Scotty Dykes said he knew the team needed some outside assistance when it came to fundraising.

COCKE COUNTY—The Inaugural Tour de Moonshine 100k/50k Bicycle Tour will take place September 21, 2019 at 9 a.m.

COSBY—The annual Cosby FFA Fall Plant Sale kicked off this week at the greenhouse on the school’s campus.

CARSON SPRINGS—The Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center was at capacity Thursday afternoon as hundreds gathered to honor attorney James C. “Jim” McSween, Jr.

NEWPORT—A case of massive animal hoarding led county animal control officers and deputies to a mobile home community off of Flatwoods Way early Friday morning.

NEWPORT—Residents at Wellington Manor are enjoying a week of fun as the senior living facility celebrates National Assisted Living Week.

NEWPORT—Meeting in regular session Tuesday evening, the City of Newport’s Board of Mayor and Alderman heard from City Administrator James Finchum who advised council members of several complaints that have been made by the public.