A house on Church Street in Ridgely sustained heavy interior damage after a fire on May 19. The home, belonging to Ms. Wanda Burkett, showed visible exterior damage following the fire, including …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between May 3–7, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. May 6 Marshal Dale Benthal, 66 — Criminal …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on May 4, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Billy Dean – Domestic assault – bond $10,000. Ashleigh …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on April 29, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Erin Reed – Aggravated stalking – will hire own lawyer, …

The following cases were heard in Lake County Circuit Court on April 28, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Javontae Jones – Methamphetamine (mfg, del, sell, poss with intent …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for largemouth bass. Darren Nunley, of Whitwell, caught the record fish Feb. 28 in Nickajack Reservoir. The fish weighed …

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. In support of the statewide and national observance, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participate in …

The Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office announced that the qualifying deadline is approaching for candidates seeking election to the United States House of Representatives following the adoption …

Community leaders and residents will gather Tuesday, June 2, for “Hearts for Hope: Together, We Create Change,” a collaborative effort focused on confronting long-standing disparities in Lake …

Austin Drummond appeared in Lake County Circuit Court on Friday, May 15, as Judge Mark Hayes set that time to hear about a dozen pretrial motions, mainly from the defense. The main four motions …

Saturdays — MLJ Summer Food Express noon-1 p.m. at Lake County High School, 300 Cochran St. in Tiptonville. Free summer meals are available for children and teens ages 18 and younger. Families may …

Members of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team traveled through Tiptonville last week as part of the team’s 2,000-mile Solar Trek across the United States. The Solar Trek began May 12 in …

Samburg Tourism will host “America 250: Let Freedom Ring at Reelfoot Lake” on May 23 from 5-9 p.m. in Samburg. Activities will include recognition of veterans, a Reelfoot Lake State Park eagle …

A “Celebrate America 250 Years” parade will be held Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in downtown Tiptonville. Parade lineup will begin on Algee Street. Organizers invite entries including cars, …

James Matthew Wilson II was present in the hearing on Friday, May 15, for his alleged murderer. Wilson was one of four people shot to death on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on Carrington Road in Lake …

Several free summer meal programs for Lake County children will begin later this month and continue through August, offering daily meals and weekly meal distributions in Tiptonville and Ridgely. …