Newport NewsLocal news for Newport, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Friday benefit set for Newport man- July 10, 2008 Standing, from left, are Ricky Crumbley, heart attack victim; Penny Gates, his cousin; Lisa Campbell and Sherry Shelton, his sisters; and Timmy Crumbley, his brother.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/friday-benefit-set-for-newport-man?fromrss=1 Newport Highway Collision Injures Cocke County Man- July 10, 2008 A Cocke County man was injured about 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, when the sport utility vehicle he was driving crossed the center line of the Newport Highway and collided with another vehicle.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/newport-highway-collision-injures-cocke-count... Man charged with pharmacy robberies- July 10, 2008 A 29-year-old Jefferson City man has been charged with three pharmacy robberies, according to White Pine Police Chief Charlie Epps.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/man-charged-with-pharmacy-robberies?fromrss=1 Ragan named Newport Fire Chief, promotions made- July 10, 2008 "It was outstanding to know we have people that capable of running our fire department," said Mayor Connie Ball after council interviewed three candidates for the position of Newport Fire Chief.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/ragan-named-newport-fire-chief-promotions-mad... Newport Utilities board learns about copper theft- July 10, 2008 During the regular monthly meeting of the Newport Utilities board Monday, board members heard about copper theft and its impact on NU.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/newport-utilities-board-learns-about-copper-t... Newport moves forward with annexation- July 9, 2008 After several failed attempts, the Newport City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening and voted to annex the West Highway 2570 corridor.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/newport-moves-forward-with-annexation?fromrss... Mark your calendars now for NTG's hit- July 9, 2008 Newport Theatre Guild's newest production, "The Odd Couple," will open the first weekend in August.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/mark-your-calendars-now-for-ntgs-hit?fromrss=... Grand jury files escape charge against local man facing murder sentence- July 9, 2008 Members of the Cocke County Grand Jury heard more than 50 cases on Monday, on the first day of a two-day session this week, including a jail escape charge against a local man who is scheduled to be sentenced ...http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/grand-jury-files-escape-charge-against-local-... Morrow Newport's 'Outsiders' to face critics- July 8, 2008 After a year away, the Television Critics Association is back in session starting today.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/morrow-newports-outsiders-to-face-critics?fro... 2008 Miss White Pine Ruritan- July 7, 2008 Kara Morgan, the daughter of Beryl and Cindy Morgan, of Newport, was crowned 2008 Miss White Pine Ruritan during the White Pine Ruritan Club's Fourth of July festivities at Lions Pavilion Friday.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/2008-miss-white-pine-ruritan?fromrss=1 |