Scam calls posing as legitimate pharmacies are targeting Medicare recipients by asking for Medicare numbers or offering free Medicare kits, according to the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). The …

RECOGNITION –  Ms. Wilma Stone presents Ridgely Police Chief Jason Tubbs with a handcrafted sign in appreciation of his service and dedication to community safety. Photo courtesy of …

VICTORY – Lake County High School’s 2025 Alumni Tournament Champions celebrate their win on the court after a hard-fought performance. The team secured the trophy with pride, living up to …

Randall Moore shows off an 18-pound catfish he caught using night crawlers after launching his boat at Bo’s Landing on Reelfoot Lake on July 14.

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously passed two wildlife proclamations and a permanent rule regarding boating safety exams during its July 11 meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife …

Families from across the region gathered at Discovery Park of America on Saturday, June 28, for the annual Storybook Stroll, an interactive literacy event held in the museum's Dinosaur Hall. The …

Tennessee sixth graders improved five percentage points in math on statewide assessment scores and overall scores were up, the Department of Education said. The results of the 2024-25 Tennessee …

The Kirby Pocket boat ramp at Reelfoot Lake State Park will temporarily close beginning July 28 as construction begins on a new, expanded ramp. The project is expected to take approximately 10 …

tnAchieves, in collaboration with business and industry partners across Tennessee, hosted a record-breaking 21 job shadowing events in June, engaging more than 300 students across the state. Both the …

Reelfoot Lake State Park and Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge partnered to host a four-day Jr. Ranger Camp, offering 30 campers, ages 8 to 12, an unforgettable outdoor experience. The camp, held …

The Lake County Highway Department has announced that the intersection of Upper Wynnburg Road and Tiptonville-Ridgely Road will be converted into a 4-way stop. According to Superintendent Steve …

Ridgely Senior Center members posed for a spirited Fourth of July photo in front of the local fire department, thanks to Justin Whitson, who loaned his powder-coated, jacked-up Ford F-350 for the …

Members of the Ridgely and Tiptonville senior centers, along with residents of Signature Healthcare and Reelfoot Manor, gathered July 1 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the …

Lake County is seeing more grandparents stepping up to raise their grandchildren, a trend that’s becoming increasingly common across the country. Right now, about 1 in 98 people in the county …

Billie Jean Molands of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council helped distribute fans to Lake County residents as part of a local outreach effort. The distribution was made possible with …

The Tennessee State Museum has opened applications for its 2025-26 Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grants, offering $5 million to eligible museums and historic sites across the state. Funded …

The American Red Cross is calling on all eligible donors to give blood or platelets immediately to help maintain a stable blood supply this summer. The organization stressed the critical need for …

     KNOXVILLE – Sunflowers ( Helianthus annuus ) are a favorite flower for many and are widely recognized for their bright appearance and popularity in commercial bouquets. …

As students and recent graduates across Tennessee begin summer internships, attorney Brian Chase of Bisnar Chase is urging caution. He warns that some positions marketed as learning experiences may …

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has launched the Civil Rights Enforcement Division, a new arm of the Attorney General’s Office tasked with investigating and enforcing state …