Ridgely Senior Center participants celebrated National Junk Food Day on July 21 by bringing their favorite snacks to share with friends at the center.

July 9, 2026 Arraignment Patrick Benoit — Failure to appear — Public defender appointed; bond set at $10,000. Jeffrey Irvine — Driving while license revoked — Released on OR …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail from July 19-23, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. July 19 Tammy Sneed, 56, was arrested and …

The LCHS baseball team gathered July 23 to celebrate the 2026 season and recognize players for their accomplishments. Bryson Johnson, Sawyer Roberson, John Aydon Cochran and Harrison Metoyer …

A Lake County grand jury returned indictments in 19 cases involving Northwest Correctional Complex after hearing evidence July 13. The prison-related cases were among 50 total indictments …

August 7 had turned into August 8 and the race for sheriff of Lake County was still not decided. The phone call came at approximately 1:20 a.m. and was not welcome.  It was the end of a …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting public comments on proposed fishing regulations for 2027-28. The comment period runs from July 15 through Aug. 16. Anglers and other …

West Tennessee Healthcare will host Baby & Kids Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The free community event will feature an “Under the Sea” theme …

July 22 — Reelfoot Rural Ministries will distribute free back-to-school supplies from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. at 6923 Minnick Elbridge Road in Obion. Parents or guardians should bring …

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, a candidate for U.S. Congress, visited Dyer, Lake and Lauderdale counties over the weekend as part of his campaign in Tennessee’s newly drawn 5th Congressional District. …

Lake County High School graduate Mariah Valentine cast her first ballot during early voting at the Lake County Election Commission Office. Lake County had recorded 245 early voters as of press …

Team 4 Success is partnering with national nonprofit Compudopt to offer free technology workshops for residents ages 13 and older. The program is open to residents of Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, …

Hunters wishing to hunt white-tailed deer over bait in Tennessee will be able to purchase the new Deer Bait Privilege License beginning July 22 through GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and the TWRA On the Go …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail from July 12-16, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. July 12 Christopher Paul Shell, 38, was …

An Aug. 28, 2013, edition of The Lake County Banner looked back at the formation of the first Lake County Falcons football team in 1963. Before consolidation, Tiptonville and Ridgely were …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between June 21 and July 9, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. June 21 Braden Griffin, 24, was …

Arraignment Danny Klyce - unlaw possession of weapon - public defender appointed, $50.00 AAF Michael Redmond - disorderly conduct - $500.00 bond, no contact with the Washout while case is …

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles introduced the Anchors Away Act, legislation intended to end birth tourism and clarify that automatic birthright citizenship does not extend to children born in …