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Brenda Lou Simon, Age 60 Osgood – WRBI Radio

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Brenda Lou Simon, Age 60 Osgood – WRBI Radio

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Every family has a cornerstone—Brenda Lou (Grigsby) Simon was that for hers. On Friday evening, Brenda passed away in Indianapolis, surrounded by those she loved most. Brenda was born on May 21, 1965, in Batesville, Indiana, the daughter of James and Helen Grigsby. She was raised in Delaware, Indiana, alongside her brothers and sister, and graduated from Jac-Cen-Del High School with the Class of 1983. Brenda remained dedicated to her community an See the Story

Newport's swift water unit sails through rescue missions, saving lives in all conditions

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Newport's swift water unit sails through rescue missions, saving lives in all conditions

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Newport’s Swift Water Rescue Team protects Cocke County year-round, responding to floods, rafting accidents, and life-saving water emergencies.Read Article

Obituary: Jerry Wayne Brown

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Obituary: Jerry Wayne Brown

Jerry Wayne Brown of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 40. He was born on July 16, 1984, the son of Gerry Alcorn and Shirley Brown. Mr. Brown was a 2002 graduate of Newport High School and always a proud Greyhound. During his high school career, he was a standout athlete, earning three varsity letters in football. As a determined running back, Mr. Brown was honored with both All-State and All-Conferenc…Read Article

Obituary: Teddy Wayne Cheshier

Teddy Wayne Cheshier, 85, of Newport, passed from this life on July 9, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1939, in Batesville to Oscar Lee and Donna Mae (McAdams) Cheshier. Teddy worked in construction for many years and was known for his strong work ethic and quiet determination. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and spent much of his free time fishing, hunting, arrowhead hunting, and bowling. These activities brought him joy and allowed…Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Newport Couple Sentenced to 25 Years for Running Drug House Near City Park - NEA Report

NEWPORT, Ark. – A Jackson County jury has convicted a Newport couple of multiple drug-related charges following a three-day trial involving testimony from more than 15 witnesses and experts from two states, according to the prosecutor. Paul and Stacy Briscoe were found guilty of operating a drug house at 2801 [read more...] The post Newport Couple Sentenced to 25 Years for Running Drug House Near City Park appeared first on NEA Report.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Farm-to-school program has Newport inmates growing produce for Marion students | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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A variety of fruits and vegetables, grown at the Arkansas Department of Corrections' facility in Newport, will provide fresher breakfast and lunch options for students at Marion Junior High School beginning in August with the launch of the state's first farm-to-school pilot program.Newport, Arkansas · Newport Read Article

Obituary: Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor

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BRUNSWICK - Janice Mary Wnek O’Connor, 77, passed away on June 26, 2025, after a more than decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s ...Newport, Arkansas · Newport See the Story

Man sentenced in Newport murder case

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NEWPORT — A central Arkansas man received more than 200 years in prison this week for his role in a 2023 shooting that killed one and injured two others.Newport, Arkansas · Newport See the Story

Pigeon River in Newport tests 'swimmable' for the first time in three years

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Pigeon River in Newport has achieved a "swimmable" rating, a first in three years, thanks to flooding from Hurricane Helene, bringing ecological and economic hope.Floods · Newport Read Article

Obituary: Thomas "Tom" E. Rogers - Gettysburg Connection

Thomas E. Rogers, 75, of Littlestown, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at UPMC Harrisburg. He was the loving husband of Patricia L. (Dolan) Rogers. Together they shared 53 years of marriage. Born October 6, 1949, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Robert Edward and Audrey May (Paul) Rogers. Tom served 21 years in the U.S. Army and retired from FEMA. He was a Civil War enthusiast, loved his girls, and enjoyed spending time with…Bel Air · Bel Air See the Story

'We're not going anywhere' | Protests in Northern Kentucky target Trump administration's use of military

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More than 50 people surrounded the 5th Street roundabout in Newport Tuesday to denounce the Trump administration's decision to call on the National Guard and U.S. Marines in response to days of unrest in Los Angeles over immigration raids.Indivisible NKY organized the protest to show solidarity with the thousands of protesters filling LA streets and the hundreds who protested closer to home in Hamilton against recent immigrant detentions in Butl…Donald Trump · Newport See the Story