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Police: Missing Kentucky teen may be travelling to Morristown
PINEVILLE, Ky. (WATE) — A teen missing from Pineville, Kentucky may be headed toward Morristown after he was last seen early Sunday morning, according to police. The Pineville Police Department shared that Trayce C. Gann, 16, was last seen in the Wallsend community of Pineville just after 1 a.m. Police suspect he is headed to […]
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...
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...
Cocke County officials warn of flooding after Duke Energy opens flood gates
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Cocke County Emergency Management Agency warned residents about the possibility of flooding. Duke Energy opened the flood gates to release some pressure off the Walters Dam in Haywood County, North Carolina. EMA officials said the rush off water should be in Downtown...
Man, dog rescued from Pigeon River in Cocke County
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man and his pet were rescued by the Cocke County Swift Water Rescue Team from the Little Pigeon River Thursday morning. The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency shared that crews were on the scene less than seven minutes from the time they got the call to rescue the man […]
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 […]
Motorist alerts police to 'nodding off' driver near Cosby school
A motorist alerted law enforcement about what appeared to be a reckless driver, potentially saving other motorists from a dangerous situation. The alleged reckless driver was arrested. According to the report filed by Cocke County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jacob Damron on Thursday, May 2 shortly after 3 p.m., dispatch had received the call of a Nissan Altima being driven by a female, nearly hitting other motorists on Cosby Highway while passing Cosby School. Damron reports at the intersection of Middle Creek Road and Cosby Highway,...
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