Lake County Court met in regular session April 20 with Sheriff Bryan Avery opening the meeting, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation by Mayor Danny Cook. All nine members were …

Kiwanians Park at Reelfoot Lake is seeing visible progress in vegetation management as a herd of 32 goats works to clear kudzu and other overgrowth in the area. The effort began Friday, May 1, …

The American Legion Reelfoot Lake Post 174 will host its annual Field of Flags in observance of Memorial Day, according to information provided by the organization. Flags may be sponsored for …

I am writing to express concern regarding the decision by Lake County Schools to discontinue the Jobs for America’s Graduates Tennessee (JAGTN) program at Lake County High School. This is more than …

West Tennessee Healthcare has named Dr. Neil McKee, M.D., of Dyersburg Hospital as its 2026 Community Hospital Doctor of the Year, according to information provided in a press release. The award …

Austin Drummond has filed a motion with the Lake County Circuit Court to represent himself in his trial in which he’s accused of quadruple murder. Drummond is accused of shooting James Matthew …

The 1980 Lake County High School football team was recognized Saturday, April 18, during a ring ceremony held at Lake County High School. The team completed a perfect 14-0 season and became the …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between April 5–9, 2026.  April 7 Johnny Doyle, 62 — Disorderly conduct. Quantydrea Abbott, 32 — …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on April 6 and April 9, 2026, according to court records: April 6, 2026 Arraignments Meredith Callens – Unlawful …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced the availability of grant funding to support stream cleanup projects in West Tennessee during the 2026-27 fiscal year. In Region I, which …

West Tennessee Legal Services presented a lunch and learn program Tuesday, April 14, at the Ridgely Senior Center, where seniors received information about no-cost civil legal aid and other available …

Volunteers gathered at Reelfoot Lake State Park this past weekend for a trail cleanup event at the Broad Slough Nature Trail, removing litter and debris to help maintain the area. The effort was …

A longtime fixture of Reelfoot Lake’s dining scene, Boyette’s Restaurant has been serving visitors and locals alike for more than a century, carrying forward a rich family tradition that dates …

April 30 — Team 4 Success will host an information night at 5:30 p.m. in the LCMS cafeteria. For incoming and current seventh-grade students and parents. June 13 — The Soarin’ Eagles Car …

Tennessee is closer to banning kratom after lawmakers approved a bill that would make the substance illegal to possess, sell or distribute. The measure, known as “Matthew Davenport’s Law,” …

Margaret Newton Elementary School will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Cal Ripken, Sr. STEM Center on Wednesday, April 22, at 1 p.m. CDT. Coverage of the event will appear in next week’s …

A free webinar focused on helping parents discuss drug safety with their children is scheduled for April 29 at 3 p.m. PDT / 6 p.m. EDT in recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Titled …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between March 29 and April 2, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. March 30 Michael Kyler Baucom, 31 …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on March 30, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Michael Baucom – Violation of no-contact order; bond set …