The following cases were heard in Lake County Circuit Court on April 27, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Terrance Brooks – Aggravated assault, possession of weapon by …

National Police Week is observed each May to honor law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and to recognize the service of officers serving in communities across the country. The …

Reelfoot Lake State Park Interpretative Ranger Madlyn Cox was recognized with a 2026 STAR Award during a Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation employee recognition event April 27 in …

Dollar Tree is no longer operating in Tiptonville after vacating its shared storefront with Family Dollar. The businesses previously operated side-by-side in the same building, but Dollar Tree …

May 13 — Lake County High School Baccalaureate Service will be held at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Tiptonville. May 16 — LCMS Semi-Formal: A Night to Remember will be held from 6-8 …

Trudy’s Kids Cafe will begin offering free weekly meal bags for children this summer through pickup locations in Tiptonville and Ridgely. According to organizers, the summer feeding program …

Tennessee lawmakers have approved new congressional district maps midway through the 2026 election cycle, triggering a special qualifying period for candidates seeking seats in the U.S. House of …

Lake County residents and businesses may be eligible for financial assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration following the severe winter storm that impacted Tennessee from Jan. 22-27. …

Anglers from across the region are expected to head to Reelfoot Lake this weekend as the Lake County Lion’s Club hosts its 2026 Bream Bash fishing tournament Saturday in Tiptonville. The event …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between April 19–23, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. April 19 Tammy Sneed, 55 — Drug …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on April 16, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Ryan Benson – Simple poss/casual exchange, domestic …

Tennessee’s 2026 spring hunting season for gray, fox and red squirrels opens Saturday, May 9, and continues through Sunday, June 14. The daily bag limit is 10, the same as the fall/winter …

Tiptonville Public Library is serving as a local seed distribution site for the #GrowFoodChallenge, a regional initiative organized by the Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network for youth ages …

Members of the Lake County High School Class of 1970 recently met over the weekend at Paris Landing State Park for a gathering. Attendees gathered for a group photo during the reunion.

Kassidy Pruitt of Dyersburg graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin on May 2 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and human performance. Pruitt is the daughter of Timmy and …

May 1 — Trip to Reelfoot Rural Ministries Store after lunch. May 4 — Trash to Treasure Bingo at 10:30 a.m. May 5 — Seniors Choice Card Games . May 6 — Jackson Binz Store Trip …

May 7 — Dining with Diabetes will begin at 10 a.m. at Obion County Public Library. Free program with guest speakers, recipe demonstrations and tastings. Additional sessions will be held May 14, May …

The Lake County Courthouse will be among six nominations reviewed during the State Review Board meeting examining Tennessee’s proposed entries to the National Register of Historic Places. The …