Newport NewsLocal news for Newport, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Animal Fun Fair and Lawn Tractor Pull slated July 12- July 7, 2008 Saturday, July 12, will mark the first annual Animal Fair and fundraiser for the Newport Animal Shelter and Rolling Rescue.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/animal-fun-fair-and-lawn-tractor-pull-slated-... Habitat for Humanity- July 6, 2008 Nancy Bryant, at left, participated in the blessing of rooms during the dedication of Cocke County Habitat for Humanity's 15th home on Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/habitat-for-humanity?fromrss=1 Collection of items for flood victims to end Sunday night- July 5, 2008 The deadline to contribute items for flood victims in the Midwest has been extended until Sunday night, July 6, according to Tonya Ellison, co-chair of the local collection effort.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/collection-of-items-for-flood-victims-to-end-... Shelton and Stokely honored by commission- July 5, 2008 Arthur Shelton, left, and Steve Stokely, center, were honored by the Cocke County Election Commission during their meeting on Monday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/shelton-and-stokely-honored-by-commission?fro... UT Ag-Specialist Neil Denton discusses drought, fuel, urban growth- July 5, 2008 University of Tennessee Agricultural Specialist Neil Denton treated Newport Kiwanians to an informative program Tuesday regarding the state of agriculture.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/ut-ag-specialist-neil-denton-discusses-drough... Lee Almany gets 15 years in plea agreement- July 4, 2008 Lee Almany has been sentenced to 15 years after reaching a plea agreement in U.S. District Court in Chattanooga.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/lee-almany-gets-15-years-in-plea-agreement?fr... Police to crack down on Highway 70 during holiday weekend- July 4, 2008 Tennessee law enforcement agencies will focus on aggressive and impaired drivers on U.S. Route 70 going into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/police-to-crack-down-on-highway-70-during-hol... The United States Marshals Service's Eastern District of Tennessee...- July 3, 2008 The United States Marshals Service's Eastern District of Tennessee branch was in Cocke County last week as part of operation Falcon.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/the-united-states-marshals-services-eastern-d... Planning commission discusses Holiday Inn Express, approves variances- July 3, 2008 The Newport Planning Commission discussed a subdivision plat regarding property owned by Charlotte Mims on the Cosby Highway between Waffle House and TDOT headquarters.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/planning-commission-discusses-holiday-inn-exp... Celebrate July Fourth With a Bang- July 3, 2008 The Cocke County Partnership is hoping residents will join them and celebrate July Fourth with a bang! They will host their annual 'Hometown Celebration,' on Friday, July 4th.http://www.topix.net/city/newport-tn/2008/07/celebrate-july-fourth-with-a-bang?fromrss=1 |