The Tiptonville Police Department has launched the Blue Envelope Program, a community initiative designed to improve communication and promote safer interactions between first responders and …

Lake County Schools has received a Perkins Reserve Grant to create a Career Exploration Lab at Lara Kendall School. The district was among 58 school systems selected for funding from 85 …

Lake County High School’s football schedule includes home and away matchups, a jamboree, homecoming, Pink Out, senior night and peewee night. The Falcons are scheduled to open July 31 against Union …

The Ridgely Senior Center welcomed children, senior adults and community volunteers July 8 for the Sprinkles and Snuggles Social, a celebration centered on fellowship, activities and shared …

Students across Tennessee completed another year of the tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program, with 90% of participants increasing their test scores. The improved scores reduced the number of …

Kendra Nash has been named the new principal of Margaret Newton Elementary School. Nash has experience teaching mathematics at Lara Kendall School and Dyersburg Middle School. She holds degrees …

West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital is offering a new treatment option for patients with urge urinary incontinence. The hospital is now providing the Altaviva implant, a therapy …

The following cases were heard in Lake County General Sessions Court on June 18, 2026, according to court records: Arraignments Michael Richard Cain – Speeding 55/78 – driving school …

Ridgely Senior Center attended the 250th Celebration of America on Tuesday, June 30, at Gateway Senior Center in Martin. Activities included cornhole, bingo, crafts, games, line dancing and …

U.S. Rep. John Rose brought his campaign for governor to Lake County on Monday morning for a meet-and-greet at Tony Bargery’s shop in Ridgely. The event began at 7:30 a.m. and included a …

July 20-21 — Living Word Church Vacation Bible School 6:30-8 p.m. at Living Word Church, 252 N. Main St. in Hornbeak. The two-day VBS will feature Bible stories, songs, games, fun activities and …

Three former employees of Obion County Nursing and Rehab have been indicted after an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office found they improperly received more than $561,000 in …

Ridgely Mayor Hamilton issued a statement clarifying the city’s water rate increase, saying a state study found the city’s rates were behind where they should have been after previous years. …

Pray4TN has released its schedule for Countywide Solemn Assemblies across Tennessee throughout July, including a Lake County gathering set for 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at 229 Church St. in …

Lake County residents marked the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, family gatherings, patriotic decorations and red, white and blue fun throughout the community. The Lake County Banner asked …

Lake County Schools has welcomed Mrs. Vanessa Shell back to the district as its new director of schools. Shell previously served Lake County Schools as a classroom teacher and principal. Her …

Students from Lake County joined youth leaders from across the state for the 2026 Tennessee Teen Institute, a five-day youth leadership and prevention program sponsored by the Jackson Area Council on …

Lake County Schools reported strong student progress this year, with more students meeting or exceeding expectations on the TCAP across several subjects and grade levels. The district reported …