The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has announced that Mariah Valentine of Lake County has been named a Distinguished Tennessean Scholar. The Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship program …

June 25 — Keystone Park Historical Signage Unveiling 9 a.m. at Keystone Park, 2595 Highway 21 East in Tiptonville. New interpretive signage will be unveiled highlighting the history of Keystone …

Ridgely Senior Center and Tiptonville Senior Center observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, June 15, with programs focused on education and public awareness. The events provided …

The first annual Reelfoot Lake Ultimate Crappie Challenge will be held this weekend, June 27-28, at Reelfoot Lake by Samburg Tourism. The tournament will take place at Reelfoot Lake in Samburg. …

Legacy Builders Camp students recently completed a community service project by building, installing and filling a Blessing Box at Team 4 Success. Over two weeks, students worked on a mission to …

Lake County baseball players continue to earn recognition from Tennessee Baseball Report. Sophomores Jake Clanton, Bryson Johnson and Sawyer Roberson were named to the 2026 TN Baseball Report …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on June 1, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Christopher Hardy – Registration expired, seat belt …

Tennessee’s spring turkey hunting season resulted in a harvest of 34,990 birds, the fourth-highest reported harvest on record, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The 2026 …

The application period for the 2026 Wildlife Management Area Big Game quota hunts for deer and turkey, as well as the Cherokee party hunts for bears, opens June 10 and runs through July 22. …

The Ridgely Senior Center had a busy week of activities, including a day trip to Halls, a visit with a senior participant during rehabilitation, a coffee bar treat, a donation from another senior …

Reelfoot Lake State Park will offer a slate of programs June 15-21, including pontoon tours, hikes and educational programs focused on the lake’s wildlife, history and natural features. …

Lake County will celebrate Juneteenth with a three-day weekend of events Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, at Lake County High School, 300 Cochran St. in Tiptonville. The celebration, …

An inmate who escaped from the Lake County Jail early June 12 was taken into custody later that morning, according to an update from authorities. The initial public safety alert was issued at …

Lake County students spent the week learning, building confidence and developing leadership skills during Tennessee Teen Institute. During the event, students learned about issues impacting …

The Williams & Jacobs family reunion was held Saturday, June 6, 2026. Family members gathered at Reelfoot Lake for a potluck meal and fellowship on a sunny day with a breeze off the lake. …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between May 24 and June 4, 2026.  May 24 Voshon Johnson, 28 — Failure to appear. Justin Asher, 37 — Failure …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on May 21 and May 28, 2026, according to court records. May 21, 2026 Arraignments Quantydrea Abbott – Criminal …

The following cases were heard in Lake County Circuit Court on May 18, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Scott Baker – Vandalism greater than $1,000 but less than $2,500 – …