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23 hrs ago | Newport Plain Talk

County pursing all avenues to lessen impact of rockslide

Cocke County officials are pursing all available avenues in an effort to minimize and resolve problems resulting from the Oct.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro, Gatlinburg, TN

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WGNS-AM Murfreesboro

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The Tennessee Economic Development Council announces its board officers for 2009-20010. Paul Latture and Holly Sears Weber from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce were elected President and Middle Tennessee Representative by the membership at the TEDCa s annual fall conference held in Kingsport, TN.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Rutherford County, TN, Kingsport, TN, Clarksville, TN, Montgomery County, TN

Newport Plain Talk

Two Newport men arrested in Greene County

Two Cocke County residents were charged Tuesday by a Greene County sheriff's deputy who stopped their car because it matched the description of a vehicle that was believed to have been involved in an attempted burglary in western Greene County.

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Related Topix: Newport, TN, Del Rio, TN

WBIR-TV Knoxville

Cocke Co. Mayor: I-40 rockslide signs misleading

The detour caused by the Interstate 40 rockslide in North Carolina near the Tennessee border could bury a business that is located off I-40 in Newport.

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Related Topix: Newport, TN, Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Woman arrested in Oct. 21 robbery of Cosby women

A Knoxville woman is facing multiple charges in the alleged robbery of two Cosby women on Oct.

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Related Topix: Cosby, TN

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Chili Cook-off winner to appear on television

The lucky winner of Saturday's second annual Chili Cook-off will later appear on television as the guest of one of the judges, Chef Walter.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Metro, Knoxville, TN

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Bredesen announces $500,000 Community Development Block Grant for Cocke County

Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber recently approved a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to assist in infrastructure improvements at two target areas in the Point Pleasant Community of Cocke County.

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Related Topix: Tennessee Government, Tennessee, US Politics, US News, Lamar Alexander, US Senate, Republican, Bob Corker, Newport, TN

Newport Plain Talk

Landfill Committee explores options on compactors, Cosby Convenience Center

Compactors and repairs at the Cosby Convenience Center dominated discussion during Monday's Landfill Committee meeting at the Courthouse Annex.

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Related Topix: Cosby, TN, Del Rio, TN

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Nine plea-bargains heard in criminal court

During a three-day term of criminal court this week, Circuit Judge Ben W. Hooper II accepted guilty pleas from nine defendants, mostly in theft and drug cases.

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Related Topix: Drugs, Cosby, TN, Parrottsville, TN

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Knoxville News Sentinel

Counterfeiting operation busted in Cocke County

Five Cocke County residents have been accused of passing thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit bills in Newport, authorities said today.

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Related Topix: Newport, TN, Del Rio, TN, US Secret Service, US News

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

CCHS Cross Country's Big Push

The Cocke County High School Cross Country squad seemed to be peaking at the right time heading toward the end of the season.

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Related Topix: Pigeon Forge, TN, Sevier County, TN, Seymour, TN, Dandridge, TN

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Dunn named executive director at Sunset Gap

Josh Dunn has been named the new executivedirector of Sunset Gap Community Center.

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Related Topix: Bybee, TN

Fri Oct 23, 2009

WVLT-TV Knoxville

H1N1 injectable vaccine arrives in East Tennessee

The H1N1 vaccine shots have arrived in east Tennessee. At least 15 counties including Knox, have their first shipment and are waiting on more.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Knox County, TN, Hamblen County, TN

Wed Oct 21, 2009

The Knoxville News Sentinel

Cocke County judge accused of misconduct

For the second time in as many years, Cocke County General Sessions Court Judge John A. Bell is facing misconduct charges filed by the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary.

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Related Topix: Transportation, Newport, TN, Business News

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Judge Bell named in civil judicial complaint

One year and 26 days after reaching a settlement of a complaint before the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary, Cocke County General Sessions Judge John A. Bell is the focus of a second complaint, this time alleging ethical and legal violations in connection with his handling of a civil case.

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Related Topix: Nashville, TN, Nashville Metro, Bybee, TN

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Cocke County Health Department to offer H1N1 vaccine

The Cocke County Health Department will offer H1N1l flu vaccine on Tuesday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Hard Core Disciples open thrift store

Preacher Ray and the Hard Core Disciples and Biker Church would like to welcome those who need a little extra help.

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Tue Oct 13, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Family escapes fire that engulfs their Del Rio home

Pearl Burgin, her granddaughter Lebrina, and her 19-month-old great-granddaughter, Makaylee, were able to salvage some family photos and hunting equipment, but little else, in a fire that consumed Burgin's home on Highway 107, in Del Rio, late at night on Sunday, Oct.

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Related Topix: Del Rio, TN, Fire

Mon Oct 12, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

Legal response filed to complaint against treatment center

A controversial drug and alcohol treatment center that has expanded its operations on Woodlawn Avenue recently filed a legal response to a lawsuit filed against it by a neighbor to the center.

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Related Topix: Sevierville, TN

Sat Oct 10, 2009

Newport Plain Talk

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Wamp visits Newport

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate and 3rd District Congressman Zach Wamp met with core supporters and Cocke County residents during a visit to Newport on Saturday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, Zach Wamp, US House of Representatives, Newport, TN, Chattanooga, TN

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