K9 Dolar of the Ridgely Police Department has received a Protection4Paws K9 Medical Kit, also known as a Buddy Bag. The kit, valued at $400, contains medical supplies intended to help K9 …

What normally might take weeks has been accomplished in a matter of days as the Lake County Banner packs up its office at 315 Church St. and makes the move down the street to its new home at 227 …

A week after U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles lost his bid for re-election in the 5th Congressional District Republican primary, field representative Rick Williams made a trip on his own time and at his own …

The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police have announced a joint initiative aimed at advancing the responsible use of automated license plate reader …

Cooter, Missouri, author Andrea Forsythe has released “Shattered Land,” a historical fiction novel that connects the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812 with a present-day story centered on …

Aug. 10, 2026 Arraignment Michael Hayes — Methamphetamine — manufacture, delivery, sale or possession with intent; simple possession/casual exchange; possession of unlawful drug …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that a leftover season-long waterfowl blind permit is available at Reelfoot as part of its 2026 Wildlife Management Area permit offerings. …

Two Lake County establishments were inspected August 13, the first inspections recorded in the county since July 20. Margaret Newton School Cafeteria, 819 Church St., scored 99 in a routine …

A group of 42 from the Ridgely Senior Center attended the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at TCAT Northwest-Newbern on Friday, Aug. 14, with proceeds benefiting the student scholarship program. The …

Lake County High School’s welding program is providing high school students and members of the community with hands-on experience while offering a pathway toward certifications and careers in the …

Aug. 20 — UT Martin Welcome Weekend will begin Thursday, Aug. 20, with “Move-In Mania” as students return to campus. A Welcome Home Picnic will begin at 5 p.m. on the lawns between Conner …

The City of Ridgely is continuing construction improvements at its water plant, with officials advising customers that some discoloration in the water may continue over the next several weeks. …

Maintenance crews at Reelfoot Lake State Park are working to improve the viewshed and increase public access to the shoreline at the Long Park Day Use Area. The work is being conducted under the …

Sales tax collections in Lake County were higher than a year earlier in the June reporting period, but the county closed the state fiscal year below the prior year's total, according to figures …

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is accepting applications for a grant program aimed at expanding tree canopy coverage and supporting sustainable urban ecosystems across …

Lake County High School graduate Brady Smith returned to the school Aug. 10 to speak with several of his mother Shannon Holder’s classes about his experiences in middle school, high school and …

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low water inspection trip Aug. 17-21 aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi , with public hearings scheduled at four locations along the …