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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Newport, Tennessee, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 53 stories have been published about Newport, Tennessee which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Newport, Tennessee, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 53 stories have been published about Newport, Tennessee which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Newport, Tennessee · Newport

Faison: Priority is removal of violent, criminal illegals

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It was no surprise when Tennessee Democrats overwhelmingly voted against House Bill 793, sponsored by Rep. William Lamberth (R-Portland).See the Story

Death Penalty · Newport

Exonerated from death row, Ray Krone looks ahead

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NEWPORT — The 100th person to be exonerated from death row since the death penalty was reinstated, Ray Krone, told his story when he spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Newport.See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

Kiwanis Club holds 41st annual pancake breakfast

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NEWPORT — The Kiwanis Club of Newport held its 41st annual pancake breakfast last Saturday at West End Baptist Church. The fundraiser is used for the club’s community service projects.See the Story

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Floods · Newport

Cocke County selected for state PEP program

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With a jobless rate of 6.6%, Cocke County had the highest February rate among Tennessee’s 95 counties according to the Tennessee Workforce and Labor Department’s latest report. It was also one of only two counties with a jobless rate above…See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

Refrigerated Relief: Electrolux donates Frigidaires for area flood victims

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A dozen or so volunteer student-athletes from Cosby High School eagerly lined up Thursday morning to unload a truckload of brand new refrigerators at the Newport Shopping Plaza.See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

Driverless Jeep runs over owner Friday

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A man was run down on Bowers Road by his own vehicle last week.See the Story

John Candy · Newport

Proffitt’s Pondering: Remembering Mal Farrell

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If you have ever seen the 1987 comedy “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” with John Candy and Steve Martin, then you know the complicated nature of transportation and the hijinks and frustration that can ensue within it.See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

CCHS offense will have new look this fall

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NEWPORT — When Daniel Dudley became the new Cocke County head football coach, he made it known that he wants his team to have a strong running game. He has since doubled down, saying that Cocke County will be changing…See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

NRS responded to 20 search and rescue calls in 2024

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NEWPORT — Joey Holt with the Newport Rescue Squad (NRS) recently spoke at a meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Newport. He is the search and rescue team leader.See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

Cocke County had state's highest jobless rate in February

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Cocke County saw its February 2025 jobless rate decrease from the previous month, however, it now holds the unenviable spot as the Tennessee county with the highest unemployment rate.See the Story

Newport, Tennessee · Newport

Brainerd firefighters respond to calls

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BRAINERD — The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, on the 900 block of 28th Street Southeast. Fire crews found no hazards and determined the alarm was due to a maintenance issue. Crews were also called: Wednesday, April 2 At 8:33 p.m. to Holiday Inn Express, 15739 Audubon Way, for a fire alarm. Upon investigation, it was determined to be unfounded. Tuesday At 10:22 p.m. to the 200 bloc…See the Story

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