Dave Ruthenberg

News Editor at Main Street Nashville

Managing Editor at The Newport Plain Talk

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Authorities investigating following discovery of man's body in Hartford

2 days ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball announced Wednesday afternoon that the Cocke County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a man whose body was found Monday in Hartford. According to Ball, at around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Cocke County deputies responded to the 3000 block of Messer Branch Road regarding a vehicle blocking the roadway. The vehicle was located, which had been abandoned.
Future plans hold high hopes for Exit 440

3 days ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis sees significant potential in developing I-40 Exit 440 (Wilton Springs Road) and apparently the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) does as do members of the Cocke County Legislative Body (CLB). CLB approved a contract June 16 with OHM to construct a master plan for Exit 440. While the plan is still being developed, Mathis shared with the Plain Talk his vision for the development. kAm|2E9:D D2:5 %s~% :D :?G6DE:?8 Saa >:==:@? :? E96 tI:E cc_ C656D:8?
'We're bouncing back': Mayor says county’s job growth and perception on the upswing

3 days ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Coming out of the disastrous Helene flooding that occurred in September, 2024, Cocke County appears to be rebounding quite strongly from what could have potentially been a death knell fiscally and emotionally. The numbers across several categories support the notion of a rebound as enthusiastically pointed out recently by Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis during an interview with the Plain Talk.
Son Charged In December Cocke County Homicide

4 days ago | greenevillesun.com | Dave Ruthenberg

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Son arrested in December Cocke County homicide

5 days ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Cocke County Sheriff C.J. Ball announced Saturday that Zoe Lynn Knight, 24, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother, Lisa Lynn Goode, 52. Goode was found dead at 1403 Arlis Road in Newport on Dec. 7, 2024 after the Cocke County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) responded to a 911 call at 5:23 p.m. Detectives found Goode in a bedroom of the residence and determined that she had been stabbed to death. kAmz?:89E H2D :?5:4E65 3J E96 r@4<6 r@F?EJ 8C2?5 ;FCJ @?
I-40 closed near NC state line following flooding; Motorists, resident rescued

1 week ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Flooding and a rockslide forced the closure Wednesday evening of I-40 in Cocke County at the 450 and 451 mile markers near the North Carolina state line. As of Thursday morning both directions of the interstate remained closed according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. That section of the interstate had only recently been reopened following the devastating flooding in September 2024 that resulted from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. kAmxE :D ?@E <?@H? H96? E92E D64E:@?
Tip leads to woman's arrest on drug charges

2 weeks ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Acting on information called into dispatch, Cocke County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 37-year-old Newport woman Sunday on drug and other charges, seizing a substantial amount of illegal narcotics. According to a June 8 incident report filed by CCSO Narcotics Lt. Max Laughter, dispatch received a call that April Stokely had just left her residence driving a silver Honda Accord and was allegedly impaired. The caller stated Stokely had asked if she could “hide her car there” and was told no.
Be a part of NPT's 2025 Cocke County Church Directory

3 weeks ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

The Newport Plain Talk introduced a new, annual Cocke County Church Directory titled “Faith” in 2024 and many local and area churches helped make it a success. The Plain Talk thanks all who participated in taking advantage of the free church listing. Now, we are looking forward to making the 2025 edition even bigger and better. kAmx7 J@FC 49FC49 H2D @?6 @7 E96 >2?J E92E A2CE:4:A2E65 =2DE J62C[ E96C6 :D ?@ ?665 E@ 7:== @FE 2 ?6H 7@C> F?=6DD :?7@C>2E:@?
Be a part of the 2025 Church Directory

3 weeks ago | wvnews.com | Dave Ruthenberg

The Newport Plain Talk introduced a new, annual Cocke County Church Directory titled "Faith" in 2024 and many local and area churches helped make it a success. The Plain Talk thanks all who participated in taking advantage of the free church listing. Now, we are looking forward to making the 2025 edition even bigger and better.
2 charged in beating that sent man to UT med center

1 month ago | newportplaintalk.com | Dave Ruthenberg

Newport Police Department officers responded Sunday, May 25, around 12:39 a.m. to a report of an assault that allegedly occurred outside of Michael's Bar on Cosby Highway. According to an incident report, officers found a man lying on the ground with multiple injuries and drifting in and out of consciousness. Two men, identified in the report as Tyler Clevenger, 26, and Cody Earls, 27, were observed by Officer Alex Lane attempting to walk away from the scene.