The following cases were heard in Lake County Circuit Court on Feb. 20, 23 and 24, 2026, according to court records: Feb. 20, 2026 Arraignments Scott Baker — Methamphetamine …

Lake County Mayor Danny Cook administers the oath of office to Ronald Synder as county commissioner during a swearing-in ceremony. Synder was appointed to replace Commissioner Terry Pierce following …

Lake County High School welding students Dante Ingram, an 11th grader, and Jaxon Anderson, a 10th grader, presented a custom metal sign Feb. 25 to Richard Roberson at MARS Putting and Strutting Mini …

The Ridgely Senior Center, located at 136 N. S. Main St., has announced its schedule of events and activities for March 2026, offering a variety of programs and social opportunities for area seniors. …

Hugh Hayes Keefe was born Feb. 17 at 11:52 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. He is the son of David Hugh and Julia Keefe. Grandparents are Greg and Tandi Story, Jim and Suzanne Atchison, …

Residents gathered Feb. 26 for a community meal that brought together seniors, local officials and volunteers for an afternoon of fellowship and home-cooked food. Senior volunteers prepared, …

Tennessee will need at least $82.7 billion in public infrastructure improvements during the five-year period from July 2024 through June 2029, according to a new report released by the Tennessee …

Lake County Schools will host interviews for candidates in its search for the next director of schools. The interviews will be open to the public for observation. According to the district, Dr. …

The Lake County Falcons will play for a Region 7-1A Championship for the first time in 13 years as a fourth-quarter rally allowed the green and gold to overcome a three-point deficit heading into the …

tnAchieves is expanding its statewide volunteer mentoring program to include a new focus on workforce readiness for second-year college students. The organization, which serves more than 30,000 …

Margaret Newton Elementary officially welcomed its new TVA STEM Center with a ribbon-cutting and recognition event celebrating the addition of the hands-on learning space. The STEM Center, made …

Lake County High School will host a Junior Planning Night on March 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the LCHS cafeteria. The event is designed to help students and families begin planning for life …

March 4 — Lake County High School will host Junior Planning Night from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the LCHS cafeteria. Wendy Mills of the Ayers Foundation Trust and Lori Mitchum of the Tennessee Higher …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on Feb. 9, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Justin Brooks – Driving while license suspended. Amy …

In last week’s edition, the Lake County Banner incorrectly referenced a May 5 primary election for Lake County offices. Lake County does not hold a local May primary. We regret the error and any …

State Rep. Rusty Grills, R-Newbern, has been appointed chairman of the House Business & Utilities Subcommittee for the 2026 legislative session by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville. …

Tennessee State Parks is recognizing the history of Keystone, a formerly segregated area of Reelfoot Lake State Park that served as a gathering place for African American families from the 1940s to …

A total lunar eclipse will be visible across most of the United States early Tuesday morning, March 3, with viewing opportunities locally in Northwest Tennessee. According to timing provided for …