The Lake County Lion’s Club’s 2026 Bream Bash fishing tournament was a success May 24 as anglers gathered on Reelfoot Lake to compete for top honors while supporting the club’s charitable …

The following have been arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5/17/26 Victoria Hall, 25 , was arrested and charged with: …

The Ridgely Police Department has added a new K-9 team with the arrival of Officer Zack Sanford and K-9 Dolar. Dolar, a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd, recently joined the department as a …

Discovery Park of America President and CEO Scott Williams recently appeared on the tnAchieves At Scale podcast to discuss the role of experiential learning, career exposure and community investment …

Weston Watts hosted representatives from U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles’ office during a May 22 visit to Northwest Tennessee that highlighted the region’s tourism attractions, local government and …

The Northwest Tennessee Senior Games announced its 2026 schedule of events, with applications expected to be released next month. The schedule begins Aug. 13 with cornhole and concludes Nov. 6 …

May 30 — B&C’s Kids Fishing Rodeo 7-11 a.m. at 4618 N. Clayton Antioch Road in Troy. The free event is open to children ages 15 and younger. Participants should bring one fishing pole per …

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett joined state officials and safety advocates May 21 to encourage parents and caregivers to use the state’s free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program as …

The Lake County Commission met in regular session May 18 with Sheriff Bryan Avery opening court. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Mayor Danny Cook, commissioners conducted …

Visitors to Reelfoot Lake State Park should expect intermittent closures at the Blue Bank and Eagle Basin day-use areas as renovation work continues to repair tornado damage and improve visitor …

The third annual B&C’s Kids Fishing Rodeo is set for this weekend, May 30, from 7 to 11 a.m. at 4618 N. Clayton Antioch Road in Troy. The free event is open to children ages 15 and …

A house on Church Street in Ridgely sustained heavy interior damage after a fire on May 19. The home, belonging to Ms. Wanda Burkett, showed visible exterior damage following the fire, including …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between May 3–7, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. May 6 Marshal Dale Benthal, 66 — Criminal …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on May 4, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Billy Dean – Domestic assault – bond $10,000. Ashleigh …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on April 29, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Erin Reed – Aggravated stalking – will hire own lawyer, …

The following cases were heard in Lake County Circuit Court on April 28, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Javontae Jones – Methamphetamine (mfg, del, sell, poss with intent …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed a new state record for largemouth bass. Darren Nunley, of Whitwell, caught the record fish Feb. 28 in Nickajack Reservoir. The fish weighed …