UT Cheerleader returns home to Cocke County to help
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 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.
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.
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.
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‘It’ll bring you to tears’ Rep. Jeremy Faison details flooding devastation, response in Cocke County
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Destroyed homes, soaked Bibles, stories of survival: Cocke County rebuilds amid Helene floods
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Neighbors remember couple killed in Cocke County flood
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Destruction of 3 Newport businesses doesn’t stop owners from helping neighbors
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — As residents of Cocke County continue to recover from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, many are left without their homes and businesses. Sheila Gentry and ...