Cocke County business owners remain thankful despite ongoing recovery efforts after Helene

After historic flooding last year, two restaurant owners in Cocke County have reopened their doors. They said they're ...
Newport Plain Talk

Stokely Memorial Library to partially reopen December 8

Work is progressing on Stokely Memorial Library, and according to the library director, there will be a “soft opening” of the ...
Newport Plain Talk

Dec. 5 Christmas parade set to light up the night

The Cocke County Partnership once again kicks off one of Newport’s favorite traditions on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. with ...
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Newport railroad bridge damaged during Hurricane Helene to be replaced

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After nearly six months, crews are working to reopen the Norfolk Southern railroad between Newport and North Carolina that was damaged by Hurricane Helene by the end of the ...

Helene devastated community is set to receive a nearly $1M grant to fix drainage issues

The state selected Newport for a grant to fund flood control improvements. The mayor said the project wouldn't have stopped ...
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National Weather Service in Morristown issued flood warning for Newport

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — The National Weather Service in Morristown issued a flood warning for the Pigeon River in Newport for Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. The NWS says, “For the Pigeon ...