The Lake County Republican Party held its county meeting Thursday night, drawing approximately 90 attendees, according to a social media post by party officials. State Sen. Ed Jackson and State …

Danny Goodman and Andrew Hays were sworn in May 28 to practice law before the United States Supreme Court. Eight of the nine justices were present for the ceremony. Goodman, a Lake County …

Compiled from a recorded interview conducted by Suzette Simmons, office manager of the Lake County Banner. For Ben Kimbrough, the story of the Blue Wing Hunting Club is more than club history. …

June 4 — Celebrate America 250 Parade 7 p.m. in downtown Tiptonville. The parade, originally scheduled for May 29, has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 4. Lineup begins at 5:30 p.m. on Algee …

Approximately 40 people attended a street dance Saturday night featuring the Kimberly Helton Band in Tiptonville. Due to concerns about the weather, the event was moved inside the Farmers Market …

The Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council has been awarded a $2,500 Tennessee America 250 grant from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial to support patriotic projects in Lake …

I try to share this story every year so people can see how far God has brought us. There was a place in Tiptonville called “The Alley.” The dirt road was horseshoe-shaped, and along it sat a …

The Lake County Lion’s Club’s 2026 Bream Bash fishing tournament was a success May 24 as anglers gathered on Reelfoot Lake to compete for top honors while supporting the club’s charitable …

The following have been arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5/17/26 Victoria Hall, 25 , was arrested and charged with: …

The Ridgely Police Department has added a new K-9 team with the arrival of Officer Zack Sanford and K-9 Dolar. Dolar, a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd, recently joined the department as a …

Discovery Park of America President and CEO Scott Williams recently appeared on the tnAchieves At Scale podcast to discuss the role of experiential learning, career exposure and community investment …

Weston Watts hosted representatives from U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles’ office during a May 22 visit to Northwest Tennessee that highlighted the region’s tourism attractions, local government and …

The Northwest Tennessee Senior Games announced its 2026 schedule of events, with applications expected to be released next month. The schedule begins Aug. 13 with cornhole and concludes Nov. 6 …

May 30 — B&C’s Kids Fishing Rodeo 7-11 a.m. at 4618 N. Clayton Antioch Road in Troy. The free event is open to children ages 15 and younger. Participants should bring one fishing pole per …

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett joined state officials and safety advocates May 21 to encourage parents and caregivers to use the state’s free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program as …

The Lake County Commission met in regular session May 18 with Sheriff Bryan Avery opening court. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Mayor Danny Cook, commissioners conducted …

Visitors to Reelfoot Lake State Park should expect intermittent closures at the Blue Bank and Eagle Basin day-use areas as renovation work continues to repair tornado damage and improve visitor …

The third annual B&C’s Kids Fishing Rodeo is set for this weekend, May 30, from 7 to 11 a.m. at 4618 N. Clayton Antioch Road in Troy. The free event is open to children ages 15 and …