DYER COUNTY — A former Dyer County correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following an attempt to introduce a large quantity of narcotics into the Dyer County Jail. …

The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force reported a record-breaking year in 2025, with significant drug seizures across Shelby, Haywood, Crockett, Gibson, Dyer and Lake counties. …

Influenza activity is on the rise in Tennessee, and state health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated as the flu season reaches its peak. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reports …

Tiptonville Public Library is welcoming the new year by inviting readers to take part in the "26 in 26 Challenge," a yearlong reading initiative encouraging participants to read 26 books during 2026. …

Lake County High School will host a special reunion on January 12 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 2011 boys basketball team’s state championship victory. Members of the 2011 team, …

Students at Margaret Newton Elementary took the stage Dec. 17 for the school’s annual Christmas musical, filling the gymnasium with festive spirit and joyful performances. Dressed in …

Tracey Batey of Volunteer Home Health visited the Tiptonville Senior Center on Dec. 16 to present a program on fall prevention during winter months. Batey has been a regular guest at the center …

Jan. 1 First Day Hike at Reelfoot Lake – 2 p.m. behind the Visitor Center at Reelfoot Lake State Park. A 0.45-mile ranger-led boardwalk hike will mark the launch of the Tennessee America 250 …

Community members from the Ridgely Senior Center enjoyed an afternoon of laughter and entertainment during a performance of the “All Washed Up” Hee Haw Show, presented by the Never Ready for …

As the year comes to a close, we are proud to recognize the 2025 Readers’ Choice – Best of the Best in Lake County, Tennessee winners. Earlier this year, community members cast their votes to …

Reelfoot Lake State Park will host a guided First Day Hike on Jan. 1 as part of a statewide kickoff for the Tennessee America 250 initiative, marking the beginning of a multi-year commemoration of …

12/01/2025 Arraignment Bruce Hughes – Obedience to any required traffic control device, DUI first offense, implied consent (enhancement only); public defender appointed; AAF $50; bond …

The following have been arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11/30/25 to 12/4/25 11/30 Dillion Lynn Kolwyck 33, was arrested …

The inaugural MNES Santa Letter Bus Ride brought holiday cheer to downtown Ridgely as 230 students delivered handwritten letters to Santa Claus during a festive community celebration. Organized …

The Willow Tree Restaurant in Obion was destroyed by fire early Monday morning, leaving behind only remnants of one of the town’s oldest buildings. Firefighters from Obion, Hornbeak, Troy, …

11/13/25 Arraignment Eric Lane Byrd - implied consent - enhancement only, DUI first offense, poss unlaw drug paraphernalia uses & activities - bond $1,500, will retain counsel - …

MEMPHIS – Matt McDaniel, MPH, MPA, has been appointed director of the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence, a new statewide initiative housed at the University of Tennessee Health …