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. …

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, …

  Award-winning country duo the Hutcheson Brothers, comprised of Brandon and Jon Hutcheson of Ridgely, announced the upcoming release of their latest single, Damn Dallas . The new track …

Michael Pierce is sworn in as Ridgely’s newest alderman by Judge Drew Cook during Thursday night’s board meeting. Pierce fills the seat previously held by Steven Jones. (Photo …

A new BoardSafe kayak launch at Kirby Pocket now provides improved accessibility for all visitors, reflecting the park’s commitment to inclusivity and outdoor enjoyment for everyone. …

Flags are displayed at the four-way stop in Tiptonville in recognition of the Fourth of July holiday. (Suzette Simmons photo)

Students in Lake County made significant strides in pursuing education and training beyond high school during the 2023-24 school year, thanks to the support of the Ayers Scholars Program. …