UT Cheerleader returns home to Cocke County to help after flooding
University of Tennessee Cheerleader and Parrottsville native Sophia Rouleau is helping her community recover after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the area. After the storm hit, Rouleau immediately returned home to help her mom distribute supplies to people in some of the hardest hit areas.
Cocke County group recounts flooding helicopter rescue
Eleanor Johnson was part of a group that got caught up in the rising waters. Five children were part of that group.
How Anakeesta guests in Gatlinburg can help Cocke County after devastating Helene flooding
Anakeesta has launched a campaign to help one of the hardest hit areas in East Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Where to find water, supplies in Cocke County as flood recovery continues
Groups across Cocke County are working together to hand out supplies to people in need following Helene's devastation through the area. The main point of distribution site is located at 613 West Broadway in Newport.
Even as water returns to Cocke County post-floods, people still facing contamination warnings
Mayor Rob Mathis’ warning comes after the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a water contact advisory.
Cocke County Election Commission opens in new location after Helene, flooding
As the floodwaters have cleared and cleanup efforts are underway in Cocke County after Helene, local election officials announced Tuesday that registered voters can cast their ballots at a new location.
Cocke County churches helping residents as flood recovery continues
Churches in Newport continue to provide a lifeline for thousands of families across Cocke County. The water supply was knocked offline and several areas were flooded last Friday when Helene passed through the area.
Cocke County woman loses both parents in flood
As flood waters rushed into Cocke County late Friday night, the Obrist family tried to move to safety and away from their home. Mike and Jean Obrist had lived on Goodwater Road for decades and had grown to love living off the land and their independence.
Anderson County asks residents to donate water to Cocke County
Semi-trucks are parked at the Anderson County Detention Facility, more familiarly called the Anderson County jail, 308 Public Safety Lane in Clinton.
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Experts say mental health vital part of recovery as Cocke County rebuilds
It has been one week since Helene struck East Tennessee, and disasters like this can leave people disoriented and stunned.
WATCH: Gov. Lee tours damage in Cocke County after Helene
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is touring the damage in Cocke County following the devastation of Hurricane Helene across the ...
Destroyed homes, soaked Bibles, stories of survival: Cocke County rebuilds amid Helene floods
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United Way program searching for volunteers to help with disaster relief in Cocke County
Volunteer East Tennessee is a program run by the United Way of Greater Knoxville. It is helping coordinate volunteer efforts ...
‘It’ll bring you to tears’ Rep. Jeremy Faison details flooding devastation, response in Cocke County
As Cocke County and other areas of East Tennessee have been working to clean up the damage left behind by storms late last ...
‘Cocke County is my home’ | Pigeon Forge police officer’s close Newport ties motivate relief effort
A Pigeon Forge Police Department officer is doing what he can to make sure his Cocke County neighbors are taken care of ...
'It's inspiring to see hope intersect with tragedy' | Governor Bill Lee visits Greene and Cocke counties to survey flood damage
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee visited the Greeneville community Thursday to see the devastation from recent ...
How a newly-formed dive team is helping restore power in Cocke County
Many Newport residents are still without power after flooding from Hurricane Helene devastated the area. Newport Utilities ...