Reelfoot Lake State Park and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge partnered to host a four-day Jr. Ranger Camp, offering 30 campers, ages 8 to 12, an unforgettable outdoor experience. The camp, held …

The Lake County Highway Department has announced that the intersection of Upper Wynnburg Road and Tiptonville-Ridgely Road will be converted into a 4-way stop. According to Superintendent Steve …

Ridgely Senior Center members posed for a spirited Fourth of July photo in front of the local fire department, thanks to Justin Whitson, who loaned his powder-coated, jacked-up Ford F-350 for the …

Members of the Ridgely and Tiptonville senior centers, along with residents of Signature Healthcare and Reelfoot Manor, gathered July 1 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the …

Lake County is seeing more grandparents stepping up to raise their grandchildren, a trend that’s becoming increasingly common across the country. Right now, about 1 in 98 people in the county …

Billie Jean Molands of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council helped distribute fans to Lake County residents as part of a local outreach effort. The distribution was made possible with …

The Tennessee State Museum has opened applications for its 2025-26 Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grants, offering $5 million to eligible museums and historic sites across the state. Funded …

The American Red Cross is calling on all eligible donors to give blood or platelets immediately to help maintain a stable blood supply this summer. The organization stressed the critical need for …

     KNOXVILLE – Sunflowers ( Helianthus annuus ) are a favorite flower for many and are widely recognized for their bright appearance and popularity in commercial bouquets. …

As students and recent graduates across Tennessee begin summer internships, attorney Brian Chase of Bisnar Chase is urging caution. He warns that some positions marketed as learning experiences may …

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has launched the Civil Rights Enforcement Division, a new arm of the Attorney General’s Office tasked with investigating and enforcing state …

Students from Lake County joined approximately 500 youth leaders from across Tennessee at the 2025 Tennessee Teen Institute, a five-day youth leadership and prevention camp held June 22–27 on …

In a previous article regarding a vehicle accident, we incorrectly identified a minor involved in the incident. The name was reported as Howie Sherrill. The correct name is Howie Shull. …

Preliminary data from the Tennessee Highway Patrol indicates a significant decline in traffic fatalities during the 2025 Independence Day holiday period, with four deaths reported compared to 18 in …

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.72 per gallon as of Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations across the state. …

6/16/25 Arraignment Richard Clancy - failure to appear - dismissed Roneisha Riddle - allowing dog to run at large - restitution pet haven $80.00 - 7/17/25 Appearance …

The following have been arrested and  booked into the Lake County Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6/16/25 Devonte Fryerson 31, was arrested and charged with …

Lake County reported an unemployment rate of 4.7% for May, making it one of the five counties in Tennessee with the highest jobless rates last month. The figure reflects a 0.5 percentage point …

     The Team for Success (T4S) Community Garden is flourishing in its second year, thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of the STAR students. The garden is now …

     Reelfoot Rural Ministries will hold a Back-to-School Prepackaged Backpack Giveaway on July 23, 25, 30 and Aug. 1. The event will take place in two sessions each day, …