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Lake County Banner Public Notices, November 11, 2026
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF LAKE COUNTY, TENNESSEE
STATE OF TENNESSEE
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES,
Petitioner,
Vs.
ERIC JOHNSON
Respondent.
No. 26-JT-1
In the matter of:
EMORIE KATE HOPPER, DOB: 9-10-2025
A Child Under 18 Years Of Age
ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights, Motion for Publication and the Affidavit of Diligent Search that the whereabouts of the alleged father, Eric Johnson, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search; therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Eric Johnson. It is ORDERED that Eric Johnson be served by publication with the following notice to be inserted in the publication one (1) time per week for four (4) consecutive weeks. Publication shall run in a physical newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the alleged father, Eric Johnson, was last known to reside.
It is further ORDERED that if Eric Johnson does not enter an appearance or otherwise answer the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights, further personal service or service by further publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon Eric Johnson by filing same with the Juvenile Court Clerk of Lake County, Tennessee.
NOTICE TO:
ERIC JOHNSON, the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, has filed a PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS in regards to the minor child, Emorie Kate Hopper, born on September 10, 2025; it further appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Juvenile Court of Lake County, Tennessee located at 229 Church Street, Tiptonville, Tennessee, on DECEMBER 4, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. to personally answer the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights. Failing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure and the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure, will result in the loss of your right to contest the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Lake County Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office.
ENTERED THIS 13th day of October, 2026.
Judge Andrew Cook
PREPARED BY:
Marlene Simpson BPR #025691
Assistant General Counsel
State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services
1979 St. John Ave., Suite F
Dyersburg, TN 38024
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Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Reelfoot Lake Regional Utility and Planning District will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. at the District's office located at 5465 West Highway 22, Hornbeak, TN 38232.
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