CRIME & SAFETY
Cocke County grand jury hands down indictments
NEWPORT — Members of the Cocke County grand jury met April 15, 2024 and indicted a number of individuals on criminal charges. Arraignments will be held in Cocke County Circuit Court. The following is a list of those indicted by the grand jury. Court records do not identify persons by age, address or occupation and there may be other people with the same or similar names. Joshua Robert Arrington, burglary...
Local law enforcement agencies support arming teachers
(WJHL) — Tennessee teachers are just one signature away from gaining the ability to carry concealed weapons in their classrooms, and some local law enforcement agencies say they welcome the help securing school campuses. A controversial bill allowing teachers who already have a concealed carry permit and meet certain criteria has passed the Tennessee General […]
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