All Stars Battle to 4th Straight State Tourney Appearance Lake County’s 11 and 12-year-old Cal Ripkin All Stars charged out of the losers’ bracket and defeated a tough Greenfield team twice Monday night at Tiptonville to win the small division state championship and advance to the overall Tennessee state championship in Cookeville next week. more... Evan Jones, Banner Editor |
Diversion Granted in Statutory Rape Case A former Lake County High School teacher and cheerleader coach who was charged with the aggravated statutory rape of a student was granted pre-trial diversion in Lake County Circuit Court last Tuesday. more... Evan Jones, Banner Editor |
Pot Hidden Under Jury Room Sink Leads to Arrest A Dyersburg couple was arrested after a Tennessee Department of Corrections officer discovered seven ounces of marijuana and eight cell phones hidden under a sink at the Lake County Courthouse Tuesday. more... Evan Jones, Banner Editor |
Banner Wins 3 State Press Awards, 2 for Photography The Lake County Banner won three awards in the annual state press contests, including Jessica Wallace’s eye-catching photo of LCHS freshman standout Rafael Tyler’s lay-up that won second place among Best Sports Photos in Division I (small weeklies). more... Evan Jones, Banner Editor |
AT LAST! Low bid for new Spillway in, work to begin this year. more... Evan Jones, Banner Editor |
Rain Has Farming at Standstill An unusually wet June has farming at a standstill in the area and the county’s wheat crop is taking a beating from the persistent rainfall. more... Evan Jones, Banner Editor |
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