NEWPORT-United States Rep. Phil Roe will lead government officials in updating those attending the fourth annual Legislative Breakfast on current affairs affecting local citizens. The event will be Friday, March 1, at 8 a.m. at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center.

Hosted by the Cocke County Partnership, the popular gathering brings together government officials in one setting. Joining Roe will be Lana Moore, Field Representative for Sen. Lamar Alexander. Roe and Moore will bring news from Washington, while State Sen. Steve Southerland, and State Rep. Jeremy Faison will share information from the Tennessee State Legislature.

Rounding out the group will be Parrottsville Mayor Mary Keller, Newport Mayor Connie Ball, and Cocke County Mayor Vaughn Moore.

For more details, please see the weekend edition of the Newport Plain Talk.