The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting public comments on proposed fishing regulations for 2027-28. The comment period runs from July 15 through Aug. 16. Anglers and other …

West Tennessee Healthcare will host Baby & Kids Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The free community event will feature an “Under the Sea” theme …

July 22 — Reelfoot Rural Ministries will distribute free back-to-school supplies from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. at 6923 Minnick Elbridge Road in Obion. Parents or guardians should bring …

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, a candidate for U.S. Congress, visited Dyer, Lake and Lauderdale counties over the weekend as part of his campaign in Tennessee’s newly drawn 5th Congressional District. …

Lake County High School graduate Mariah Valentine cast her first ballot during early voting at the Lake County Election Commission Office. Lake County had recorded 245 early voters as of press …

Team 4 Success is partnering with national nonprofit Compudopt to offer free technology workshops for residents ages 13 and older. The program is open to residents of Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, …

Hunters wishing to hunt white-tailed deer over bait in Tennessee will be able to purchase the new Deer Bait Privilege License beginning July 22 through GoOutdoorsTennessee.com and the TWRA On the Go …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail from July 12-16, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. July 12 Christopher Paul Shell, 38, was …

An Aug. 28, 2013, edition of The Lake County Banner looked back at the formation of the first Lake County Falcons football team in 1963. Before consolidation, Tiptonville and Ridgely were …

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail between June 21 and July 9, 2026. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. June 21 Braden Griffin, 24, was …

Arraignment Danny Klyce - unlaw possession of weapon - public defender appointed, $50.00 AAF Michael Redmond - disorderly conduct - $500.00 bond, no contact with the Washout while case is …

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles introduced the Anchors Away Act, legislation intended to end birth tourism and clarify that automatic birthright citizenship does not extend to children born in …

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles met with Obion County Mayor Steve Carr and Ridgely Mayor Shane Hamilton on Tuesday, July 7, at Moustos Pasta Grill in Union City to discuss issues affecting Obion and Lake …

The Samburg City Board formed a severe weather response committee during its meeting Monday, July 6. The neighboring community’s new City Hall, located at 132 S. Reelfoot next to the Samburg …

Seven Lake County residents received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during spring commencement ceremonies held May 2 on the UT Martin campus. Students receiving undergraduate …

Democratic candidate for governor Jerri Green held a community meet-and-greet Sunday, July 12, at Dyersburg Community Church of Christ. The Dyersburg appearance was part of a weekend campaign …

Sunday, July 19 Vacation Bible School Wynnburg Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School July 20 through 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with VBS kicking off Sunday, July 19 at 5 p.m. Dinner …

Tiptonville remains one of Tennessee’s designated Main Street communities as the statewide program expands to include 50 communities. The local organization began in 1995 as Tiptonville …