A devastating fire June 13 destroyed most of Zion Hill Baptist Church in the Friendship Community near Dyersburg.

The Cocke County Sheriff's Office said Zoe Lynn Knight has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of ...

Discover how a free camp in Newport supports families recovering from hurricane damage, providing children with a fun, stress-free environment.

Flash flooding in Cocke County on Wednesday caught motorists and locals alike by surprise, with E911 operators fielding nearly 30 calls from the area.

After 24 hours the roaring flood waters have subsided allowing crews on Interstate 40 to begin the intensive clean-up along with people living along Green Corner Road.

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Hurricane Helene caused damage to I-40 near the Tennessee and North Carolina state line. A portion of ...

As part of a musical and ministry tour across the eastern United States, southern gospel quartet Phillips & Banks will perform at the First Baptist Church of Troy at 6:30 ...

Leaders in East Tennessee are updating plans for severe weather this summer--after historic flooding damaged the region eight ...

The Newport Plain Talk introduced a new, annual Cocke County Church Directory titled “Faith ... Faith is an important component of who we are in East Tennessee. It helps guide us through ...

The Newport Plain Talk introduced a new, annual Cocke County Church Directory titled “Faith” in 2024 and many local and area churches helped make it a success. The Plain Talk thanks all who ...

NEWPORT — After a six-year hiatus, Cocke County once again played host to Leadership East Tennessee, as members of the Class of 2025 spent an immersive and educational day in the community focused on ...

June 5, 2025 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that the Coroner’s Office needs the public’s help locating relatives of 34-year-old Levy Baptist Nick-Nomee of Fresno.