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CCHS track hosts first annual elementary track and field meet
On Tuesday afternoon, the Cocke County track and field program hosted the first annual Mark Hawk Track and Field Elementary Invitational for schools across the county. “I think it went really well, a lot smoother than I had anticipated,” said CCHS track and field coach Daniel Dudley. “Not too many hiccups, and I’ll credit Coach Cerver and my wife for that. Our track kids did a great job helping run events and working with the younger kids, so that was cool to see. ...
Mountain Dew dispute leads to domestic assault arrest
According to a May 9 incident report filed by Cocke County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joshua Malone, things reportedly got out of control between a husband and wife and it all began with an argument over the last Mountain Dew. The report indicates Malone and Lt. Dylan Norton were dispatched to 1251 Highway 25E regarding a female being stabbed with a butter knife. Upon arrival, the complainant had a visible cut on the left side of her face along with blood in her left ear. ...
Volunteer Speedway ushers in 50th anniversary season
BULLS GAP — Volunteer Speedway ushered in its 50th anniversary season with the first local racing program of the year on Saturday with the postponed “May the Fourth Be With You” event. Travis Fultz won the 25-lap Sportsman Late Model race, ahead of Tim Maupin, Warren McMahan, Mason Bare and Conner Pate in the top five. Donovan Long won the 20-lap Street Stock event, with Bobbie Petty, Austin Atkins, Vic...
North Greene beats Cloudland in Region title, clinches home field for sectionals
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — For the sixth time this season, the softball diamond would open play to a meeting between North Greene and Cloudland. In an afternoon matinee on Thursday, it was for all the marbles of a region crown and the right to home field in the sectional round.
Selling dope to pay the rent at grandma's house?
The money due grandma for rent may be a bit late this month. A Cosby man reportedly told deputies he just sells a little dope to pay the rent at his grandmother’s house. It didn’t keep him out of jail. The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday to the area of 550 Wilton Springs to a 911 open line regarding an apparent escalating argument between a male and female. Deputies...
Cosby wraps spring with action-packed Blue & White Game
COSBY — Devonte Wigfall took a handoff, dashed away from a defender, and looked for some room down the right sideline at Virgil Ball Stadium on Tuesday. Eagles linebacker Eli Miller arrived to the same spot just as quickly, and he and Wigfall formed a crunching collision that sent an audible pop through the light rain that had begun to fall. They exchanged words after the hit, as two weeks...
East Tennessee linked to North Korean identity theft scheme involving thousands of IT workers
A scheme designed to let foreigners do information technology work as if they were actually in the United States has been unraveled by federal investigators. The investigation claimed that Jefferson City was home to one of several "laptop farms" that helped make the scheme possible.
Greeneville third grader celebrates Tenn under 10 achievement
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Joseph Beltran, a third-grade student at Hal Henard Elementary, was recognized for his achievements in writing and reading Thursday. “In the beginning, Joseph struggled a little bit, and I noticed that it was a lack of confidence. So we worked on building confidence,” said Finette Craft, Joseph’s third-grade ELA teacher. “Around […]
Woman attempts robberies at multiple convenience stores in Morristown on Mother’s Day
The Morristown Police Department is investigating after a woman reportedly armed with a weapon tried to rob three convenience stores Sunday. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from one of the stores.
Lady Huskies Fall To Wartburg In Sectionals
BAILEYTON — In a stellar postseason run, the North Greene softball team hit a brick wall in the Class A sectionals on Friday. That brick wall was Wartburg Central pitcher Braylen Melton, who tossed a one-hitter and dealt the Lady Huskies a 7-0 season-ending loss. Melton struck out 12 and walked none. “They were ready...
Ruthenberg: We are you
Like many of you reading these words right now, I’m an old school newspaper guy, I will admit it. I enjoy having a print copy of The Newport Plain Talk in my hands to peruse. However, I am also a realist and know that circumstances and times change, no matter how much we wish they wouldn’t. Our industry has been undergoing many changes over the past several years, changes that are necessary from a technology standpoint and a fiscal standpoint. ...
Jefferson City linked to North Korean identity theft investigation, Justice Department says
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - According to federal documents obtained by WVLT News, Jefferson City has been linked to a scheme allowing remote IT workers with ties to North Korea to infiltrate U.S. companies. The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that several agencies, including several field offices of the FBI,...
Devils Notch 13th Region Soccer Title In 14 Years
Greeneville’s soccer team made it one step closer to state with a 3-1 victory over David Crockett in the Region 1-2A championship match on Thursday at Burley Stadium in Greeneville. It’s the Greene Devils’ 13th region title in 14 years. “This one ranks up there with some of the best,” Greeneville coach Jerry Graham said. “Lot of adversity the team showed tonight. Just really proud of the team tonight.” ...
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