WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN), alongside Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), introduced the Child Care for American Families Act in the House of Representatives on May 1. The …

  NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Education announced that applications for the new Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program will open Thursday, May 15, at 12 p.m. CT (1 p.m. …

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol will host its annual memorial service Thursday, May 8, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security headquarters in Nashville. …

The U.S. Department of Labor announced on May 1 that it will stop enforcing a rule that made it harder for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors. The rule, created during the …

KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee Valley Authority reported $6.5 billion in total operating revenues for the first half of fiscal year 2025, marking a 9% increase over the same period last year. The …

DYERSBURG — A home invasion on April 28 left one man dead and two others facing felony charges after the resident opened fire during the break-in, police said. Christopher Terry, 19, of …

 Beginning Monday, May 5, 2025, new metal detectors will be operational at all three Lake County school campuses as part of the district’s ongoing safety initiatives.  The …

TIPTONVILLE — A 65-year-old Illinois man drowned April 17 at Reelfoot Lake while trying to retrieve a drifting vessel, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.  Rufino …

Tennessee's March tax collections signal potential turbulence ahead for the state’s budget. Total state tax revenue for the month was down 4.16% compared to March 2024—a drop of $69.3 …

 The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has reopened the Washout access area along Highway 21 at Reelfoot Lake following a temporary closure due to flooding.  The area had been closed …

Beginning May 7, 2025, everyone must have a REAL ID or another approved federally-issued ID, such as a passport, to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, and nuclear power plants, or to …

4/21/25 Arraignment Silva Arturo - speeding 40/63, drivers license to be carried and exhibited, window tinted - abstract Caylan Drew Bargery - registration expired - dismissed, …

The following have been arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/15/25 Shelby Payne 32, was arrested and charged with assault, …

DYERSBURG — Aspiring podcasters and content creators now have a new professional space to develop their projects. The Garage Podcast Studio, located at The Mill Workspace, is officially open …

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons during its two-day April meeting, concluding Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife …

TIPTONVILLE — LifeBeat Family Resource Center will host an open house May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LifeBeat Pregnancy Center, 120 Church Street. The community is invited to meet …

TIPTONVILLE — Seniors from across Lake County gathered at Reelfoot Lake State Park on April 22 for a special event celebrating Earth Day. Participants from Ridgely Senior Center, Signature …

TIPTONVILLE — Three Lake County High School CTE Academy students were honored for their outstanding representation at the recent Lake County Commissioners meeting. Amylase Ward, Naiman …

May 7 – Senior Finals for 1st period, 3rd/4th period, and 7th period. May 8 – Senior Finals for 2nd period and 6th period. May 9 – Senior Finals make-up day. May 13 …