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SPD increases seat belt enforcement during national 'Click It or Ticket' mobilization
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Sevierville Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to wear seat belts. As summer kicks off and families hit the road, from May 20 to June 2, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s nationwide mobilization.
CCSO arrests lead to seizure of multiple drugs and cash
The Cocke Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) netted two significant drug-related arrests over the past week, confiscating large amounts of cash and illegal drugs. According to an incident report, on May 3, CCSO Narcotics Lt. Max Laughter and Narcotics Capt. David Robertson, along with CCSO’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), conducted a narcotics search warrant at 1445 Coconut Road in Newport, the residence of Randall Hall Carr Jr., 62. The search found several...
North Greene Nips Cosby To Reach Region Final, State Sectionals
COSBY — The North Greene Lady Huskies put off playing their final game of the season with a 4-3 win over Cosby in the Region 1-A softball tournament semifinals on Monday. Led by pitcher Hannah Brooks and solid defense, North Greene overcame a 2-0 deficit to advance to the region championship on Wednesday at Cloudland. The Lady Huskies also earned a state sectional berth with the win. “That was a...
Woman's search for Starbucks diverted by trip to jail
She reportedly said she was searching for Starbucks, however, a search of her vehicle sent her to the Cocke County Jail Annex. According to an incident report filed by Newport Police Department Officer Chris Silver reports that around 9:10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, officers were dispatched to the area of Cosby Highway regarding a possible drunk driver. Responding officers spotted the vehicle traveling north, then make a U-turn and...
Weathering the storm
Cocke County found itself in the crosshairs of a significant springtime storm that brought severe thunderstorm and flood warnings Wednesday and Thursday. Most of the area escaped without major damage. The storm packed wind gusts of up to 60 mph locally with the potential for damaging hail. The sudden, intense downpour saw streets deluged with water and necessitated a water rescue early Thursday morning. It was part of a larger...
Lady Red find ‘bittersweet’ ending in region semifinal loss to Gibbs
CORRYTON — In Danny Hartsell’s first season as the Cocke County softball coach, the Lady Red stumbled to a seven-win 2021 season. Fast forward three years, and Hartsell stood on the Gibbs softball field Monday looking back at a memorable 2024 campaign — one that has included much more success at a 24-10 record, but a “bittersweet” ending, as Hartsell said. After racking up wins in the regular season, the...
Sevier County Woman turns 100 on Mother's Day
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Mother's Day comes once a year and so does your birthday. And while one Sevier County woman said this isn't the first time she's celebrated both on the same day, it is a milestone birthday for her. Mildred Imogene Baker celebrated her birthday on May 12...
Suspect captured after police pursuit ends with crash in Sevierville
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A suspect is in police custody after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase that ended in Sevierville on Thursday. Thursday afternoon, the Gatlinburg Police Department responded to an aggravated assault report. GPD said the suspect had stolen the victim’s car. GPD said that the car was seen in the […]
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