Lake County Schools students Caden and Dante put their creativity and problem-solving skills to work to help Nikki Moore and her newborn. After learning about the challenges of traveling with a …

Students and staff across Lake County Schools joined in wearing pink Friday, Aug. 28, in remembrance of Dolly Parton. The color filled classrooms and school facilities as the community honored the …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail from Aug. 9-20, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Aug. 12 Garrett Coburn, 27, was arrested …

TIPTONVILLE — Lake County High School Cafeteria, 300 Cochran St., scored a perfect 100 in a follow-up Tennessee Department of Health inspection August 19, with no violations noted. The school …

Aug. 13, 2026 Arraignment Kadrian Blackburn — Domestic assault; assault — bodily injury. Public defender appointed; $50 AAF; bond set at $1,000; no contact with victims. Anna …

For over 25 years, the Lake County Lions Club has been providing students of Lake County with free eye tests. In association with the Lake County School System, members of the Lions Club have …

K9 Dolar of the Ridgely Police Department has received a Protection4Paws K9 Medical Kit, also known as a Buddy Bag. The kit, valued at $400, contains medical supplies intended to help K9 …

What normally might take weeks has been accomplished in a matter of days as the Lake County Banner packs up its office at 315 Church St. and makes the move down the street to its new home at 227 …

A week after U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles lost his bid for re-election in the 5th Congressional District Republican primary, field representative Rick Williams made a trip on his own time and at his own …

The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police have announced a joint initiative aimed at advancing the responsible use of automated license plate reader …

Cooter, Missouri, author Andrea Forsythe has released “Shattered Land,” a historical fiction novel that connects the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812 with a present-day story centered on …

Aug. 10, 2026 Arraignment Michael Hayes — Methamphetamine — manufacture, delivery, sale or possession with intent; simple possession/casual exchange; possession of unlawful drug …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that a leftover season-long waterfowl blind permit is available at Reelfoot as part of its 2026 Wildlife Management Area permit offerings. …

Two Lake County establishments were inspected August 13, the first inspections recorded in the county since July 20. Margaret Newton School Cafeteria, 819 Church St., scored 99 in a routine …

A group of 42 from the Ridgely Senior Center attended the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at TCAT Northwest-Newbern on Friday, Aug. 14, with proceeds benefiting the student scholarship program. The …

Lake County High School’s welding program is providing high school students and members of the community with hands-on experience while offering a pathway toward certifications and careers in the …

Aug. 20 — UT Martin Welcome Weekend will begin Thursday, Aug. 20, with “Move-In Mania” as students return to campus. A Welcome Home Picnic will begin at 5 p.m. on the lawns between Conner …