142 inmates evacuated due to flooding in Cocke County, sheriff says
According to Sheriff CJ Ball, 100 of the inmates are staying in Jefferson County, with the other 42 staying in Sevier County.
Cocke County residents lean on each other as recovery efforts begin
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Recovery efforts in Newport are just beginning following the major flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Streets in downtown are coated with mud and businesses along Broadway suffered damage.
Cocke County mayor shares update as recovery efforts continue in Helene aftermath
As recovery efforts continue, Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis shared an update on Monday just after 1:15 p.m. New York and Minnesota are swapping All-Star big men. Let's break down the trade.
Cocke County Sheriff’s Office warning of FEMA scam as flood relief efforts continue
The office said Tuesday morning that someone was going door-to-door in the area asking for donations, claiming to be with FEMA.
Roads in downtown Newport reopened, crews working to restore critical water systems in Cocke Co.
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball has confirmed the identity of two people who were killed in devastating flooding that hit the county. Jean and Mike Obrist were killed in what Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis described as a "100-year event."
Mayor: 2 dead in Cocke County after flooding
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis has shared that two people are dead after flooding in the county in the aftermath of Helene. Mathis shared about the two deaths during an update on social media, adding that the county has no more missing persons.
Sheriff identifies 2 killed in Cocke County after flooding
Mathis said multiple agencies are continuing to respond to calls of service as county residents recover from the flood.
2 dead in Cocke County after flooding, recovery efforts continue
On Monday, Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball confirmed that Jean and Mike Obrist are the two people who died in the flood.
How to help Cocke County, East TN with donations after Helene
Donations are being gathered at drop-off centers around East Tennessee to send to Cocke County residents in the aftermath of ...
'We will rise up from this' | What to know about historic Newport flooding and rescue efforts, 2 confirmed Cocke Co. deaths
Mayor Rob Mathis said responders haven't lost a single person who called for rescue and added around 50 separate agencies had ...
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Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after false alarm over 'catastrophic' dam failure
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues in ...
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Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising Floodwaters From Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Cocke County residents are evacuating due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters open for those in need.
‘It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others’ | List of distribution centers, donations for Cocke County flood victims
It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others,” Susan Clevenger, a volunteer, said. Just days after ...
Newport Utilities declares state of emergency for all water operations, Cocke Co. under Boil Water Advisory
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Newport Utilities has declared a state of emergency for all water operations after flooding from ...