I remember “perky” Katie Couric when she hosted the Today show. She seemed pleasant enough. Well, based on her most recent appearance on Bill Maher’s podcast, she has lifted the veil on any remaining pretense of perkiness.

Nov 20, 2024 · NEWPORT — An ice skating rink is coming to Newport thanks to the Newport-Cocke County Chamber of Commerce and some local businesses.

Nov 13, 2024 · The Cocke County Partnership/Chamber of Commerce has announced online registration is now open for the annual Newport Christmas Parade, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The parade

The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a transfer driver, Larry Franklin Bowling, 60, traveling east on I-40 Monday morning at the 447 mile…

Dec 18, 2024 · NEWPORT — The City of Newport continues to recover from the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene on Friday, Sept. 27. City Administrator James Finchum recently explained how the city was

Sep 27, 2024 · Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis issued a state of emergency for Cocke County Friday afternoon and ordered the evacuation of downtown Newport due to a catastrophic failure of Walters Dam in Waterville, North Carolina.

Dec 28, 2024 · DISORDERLY CONDUCT / INDECENT EXPOSURE: On Dec. 20 officers responded to a combative patient at the Newport Medical Center. Officer made contact with Taylor Brannon, 22, who was naked and refusing to put clothes on when asked. Brannon was refusing to comply with hospital staff and officer commands ...

Dec 25, 2024 · DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED: On Dec. 17 a deputy was dispatched to an accident on Woodson road off of North 321 with no injuries. When he arrived on scene and made contact with both parties involved, the driver of a GMC tow truck, Billy Mack, Jr., 27, was confirmed through dispatch to have a revoked driver’s license for DUI.

Dec 21, 2024 · Regenx USA Inc. is relocating to Newport. A press conference making the announcement was held on Friday. From left are State Senator Steve Southerland, Alderman Mike Hansel, Partnership Board Chair George Barton, Newport Mayor Trey Dykes, Bob Fair and Rick Purdy of Regenx, Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis, Industrial Development Board Chair Clint Hammonds and Crystal Bryant of the Tennessee ...

Nov 12, 2024 · The Cocke County basketball programs have joined together in their support of CCHS guard Maddux Carter, brother of the late Hayden Carter. He has been back with the team this off-season in preparation for this season, though CCHS coach Casey Ragan noted that he and his players have tried to be there for the family as much as possible.