Newcomb NewsLocal news for Newcomb, TN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Solemn homecoming- January 31, 2008 "They first took my DNA then they took Mom's DNA to make sure" In the early morning hours of July 6, 1943, the USS Helena was hit by three Japanese torpedoes, broken into three parts and sunk, losing nearly 170 of her crewmen. via Rogersville Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/newcomb-tn/2008/01/solemn-homecoming?fromrss=1 Campbell County- January 25, 2008 Rep. Baird to run for Campbell Co. mayor instead of House State Rep. William Baird has decided not to seek re-election to the General Assembly this fall so he can run for Campbell County mayor instead. via WATE-TV Knoxvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/newcomb-tn/2008/01/campbell-county?fromrss=1 Volunteer firefighter sues after arrest- January 10, 2008 "Assessing the severity of the situation and realizing he was only a couple of miles away from the scene, Huskey radioed central dispatch advising he would be responding in his personal vehicle. ... Huskey immediately turned on his hazard lights" Lawsuit moves to give immunity to unpaid emergency workers By Jamie Satterfield Thursday, January 10, 2008 A decorated Sevier County firefighter who wound up in handcuffs as he sped to answer a call for help is ... via The Knoxville News Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/newcomb-tn/2008/01/volunteer-firefighter-sues-after-arrest?fromr... Sailor Missing from WWII is Identified- January 4, 2008 The Department of Defense POWMissing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with ... via DefenseLINK Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/newcomb-tn/2008/01/sailor-missing-from-wwii-is-identified?fromrs... |