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The I40 closure has caused many local business owners to worry because the large traffic increases are deterring potential ...
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Traffic along Interstate 40 in Cocke County is being diverted due to a possible rockslide, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced.
Flash flooding and mudslides have struck East Tennessee communities still rebuilding from Hurricane Helene, closing I-40 again.
Officials said drivers should seek alternate routes as both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-40 are shut down.
The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced on social media that on June 12, 2025, the Narcotics Division of the Cocke ...
Traffic along Interstate 40 in Cocke County is being diverted due to a possible rockslide, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced.
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform guardrail repairs.  Motorists ...
Whether it’s a nearby escape or a road trip adventure, travelers are increasingly choosing staycations and short-distance ...
A Newport man who was arrested in North Carolina after he was indicted by a Cocke County Grand Jury in connection to the fatal stabbing of a woman has been extradited to East Tennessee.
The Cocke County Sheriff's Office said Zoe Lynn Knight has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of ...