10Investigates: Records show Cocke Co. efforts and shortcomings fixing overcrowded jail
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10Investigates: Records show Cocke Co. efforts and shortcomings fixing overcrowded jail
Letters sent to the jail and from the Tennessee Corrections Institute detail the efforts and shortcomings of the county's two facilities.
Oct 31, 2017
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Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident involving a dump truck in Cocke County
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Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident involving a dump truck in Cocke County
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Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident involving dump truck in Cocke County
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Tennessee Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident involving dump truck in Cocke County
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Heartbreak, hope and silver linings: Cocke County leaders using Helene flooding to prepare for the future
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10Investigates: Inside the Cocke County Jail
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10Investigates: Inside the Cocke County Jail
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Oct 30, 2017
VIDEO: Cocke Co. Jail ups security after inmate jumps out window in escape attempt
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VIDEO: Cocke Co. Jail ups security after inmate jumps out window in escape attempt
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Feb 14, 2023
WATCH: Michael Smith, a Cocke County Jail inmate, tries to escape while in Sessions Court on Monday. He was airlifted to a local Tennessee hospital for his injuries. According to authorities, Smith was only facing misdemeanor charges, and would likely have served about a year of jail time, but that is likely to increase. | Law&Crime
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WATCH: Michael Smith, a Cocke County Jail inmate, tries to escape while in Sessions Court on Monday. He was airlifted to a local Tennessee hospital for his injuries. According to authorities, Smith was only facing misdemeanor charges, and would likely have served about a year of jail time, but that is likely to increase. | Law&Crime
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Cocke County businesses recovering from Helene encouraged to apply for grant of up to $10K
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Cocke County businesses recovering from Helene encouraged to apply for grant of up to $10K
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State gives millions to Cocke County business
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State gives millions to Cocke County business
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Cocke County funeral home holds Pearl Harbor ceremony for late survivors
Cocke County funeral home holds Pearl Harbor ceremony for late survivors
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10Investigates: Inside the Cocke County Jail
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10Investigates: Inside the Cocke County Jail
Oct 30, 2017
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VIDEO: Cocke Co. Jail ups security after inmate jumps out window in escape attempt
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WATCH: Michael Smith, a Cocke County Jail inmate, tries to escape while in Sessions Court on Monday. He was airlifted to a local Tennessee hospital for his injuries. According to authorities, Smith was only facing misdemeanor charges, and would likely have served about a year of jail time, but that is likely to increase. | Law&Crime
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WATCH: Michael Smith, a Cocke County Jail inmate, tries to escap…
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Cocke Co. officials detail issues at jail in light of recent overdoses and lawsuit
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Cocke Co. officials detail issues at jail in light of recent overdoses an…
Mar 31, 2023
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Cocke County correction officer arrested after smuggling drugs into jail, sheriff says
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Cocke County correction officer arrested after smuggling drugs int…
Aug 10, 2023
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Multiple inmates overdose in Cocke County Jail, sheriff says
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Multiple inmates overdose in Cocke County Jail, sheriff says
Mar 30, 2023
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Concerns at Cocke County Jail continue after corrections officer arrest
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Concerns at Cocke County Jail continue after corrections officer …
Aug 12, 2023
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Cocke Co. sheriff predicts years of struggle with damaged jail from Hurricane Helene
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Cocke Co. sheriff predicts years of struggle with damaged jail from H…
Feb 13, 2025
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Cocke County sheriff arrests former jailer over ‘body-slamming’ during booking
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Cocke County sheriff arrests former jailer over ‘body-slamming’ durin…
Oct 18, 2019
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Overcrowding breeds ugly fights inside Cocke County jail
Overcrowding breeds ugly fights inside Cocke County jail
Jan 31, 2020
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Cocke County man indicted after TennCare fraud investigation
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Cocke County man indicted after TennCare fraud investigation
Feb 6, 2024
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Cocke County loses jail certification, garners lawsuit over 32-year-old inmate's death
Cocke County loses jail certification, garners lawsuit over …
Oct 4, 2017
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Cocke County evacuated jail inmates to higher ground a few moments ago as floodwaters continued to rise along the Pigeon River. The county is expecting more evacuations in areas along the rivers, and I-40 East is closed off to traffic near Newport: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/hamblen-jefferson-cocke-greene/cocke-county-french-broad-rivers/51-0d78bc1c-f777-4484-824d-fe6139f5c8ef | WBIR Weather
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Cocke County evacuated jail inmates to higher ground a few m…
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3 Cocke Co. Jail employees fired, 1 arrested for bringing in drugs
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3 Cocke Co. Jail employees fired, 1 arrested for bringing in drugs
Jul 6, 2017
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CCSO: Cocke Co. man arrested after fatally shooting his father
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CCSO: Cocke Co. man arrested after fatally shooting his father
Sep 6, 2023
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Cocke County Jail rebuild at a standstill after Helene
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Cocke County Jail rebuild at a standstill after Helene
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The Cocke County Sheriff said they attempted at least 50 rescues today. The annex jail, police department, and other businesses are underwater in Newport. The Pigeon and French Broad Rivers are expected to crest tonight. Those evacuation orders are still in place. Video: Curtis Hance | Casey Wheeless WVLT
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The Cocke County Sheriff said they attempted at least 50 rescues toda…
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Investigation leads to Cocke County man being busted with 800 pills, $55K
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Investigation leads to Cocke County man being busted with 800 pills, $…
Nov 6, 2019
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From incarceration to recovery | Cocke Co. inmates graduate from substance abuse program
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From incarceration to recovery | Cocke Co. inmates graduate from …
Feb 18, 2022
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Cocke County facing funding obstacles in jail rebuilding process after Helene flooding damage
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Cocke County facing funding obstacles in jail rebuilding proces…
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Cocke County attorney charged after appearing intoxicated at jail for second time in a month, report says
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Cocke County attorney charged after appearing intoxicated at jail f…
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Former inmate sues Cocke County over jail conditions, says he was left for 12 hours after being beaten
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Former inmate sues Cocke County over jail conditions, says he was l…
Mar 21, 2023
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Sheriff exploring ways to stop drugs from getting into Cocke County jail
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Sheriff exploring ways to stop drugs from getting into Cocke County jail
Dec 21, 2021
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Sheriff: 'Productive' day clearing contraband from problem-plagued jail center
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Sheriff: 'Productive' day clearing contraband from problem-plague…
Jan 30, 2023
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'Jail is jail is jail' | Man who graduated from new substance abuse program in prison takes next step to recovering freedom
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'Jail is jail is jail' | Man who graduated from new substance ab…
Apr 25, 2022
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Cocke County continues to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Despite progress in infrastructure repair, the county faces challenges with the jail annex, which has been out of use since the storm. https://www.wate.com/news/local-news/cocke-county-facing-funding-obstacles-in-jail-rebuilding-process-after-helene-flooding-damage/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WATE_6_On_Your_Side | WATE 6 On Your Side
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Woman assaulted in Cocke Co. Jail by officer warns that problems persist, danger still lingers
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Woman assaulted in Cocke Co. Jail by officer warns that problems pe…
Jan 25, 2023
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Cocke County attorney charged after being intoxicated at jail, records say
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Cocke County attorney charged after being intoxicated at jail, reco…
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Cocke Co. inmate in custody after being placed on TBI Wanted list
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Cocke Co. inmate in custody after being placed on TBI Wanted list
May 6, 2019
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