A survey conducted on behalf of the University of Tennessee System found that 82% of respondents had a positive opinion of UT, up from 76% in 2025.

Here’s an early holiday gift for 457,000 veterans -- three months of no payments due on their life insurance policies.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals through Dec. 1 for projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve or protect water quality.

Two Tennessee senators are asking Gov. Bill Lee to support temporary fuel tax relief for farmers, loggers and agricultural and forestry haulers.

The seven-day forecast as published in the October 14, 2026 Buffalo River Review.

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Beautiful Arabella is less than a year old and already has the sweetest, most expressive face. She appears to be a Lab/pit bull-type mix with a gorgeous chocolate coat, white markings, and striking amber eyes. She was a stray that came to us recently, but she’s ready for a fresh start.

Veteran brick locator code sheet boxes have been installed near the brick memorial areas at Lobelville City Hall and the Linden courthouse to help veterans, relatives and friends locate individual bricks.

Perry County Mayor John Carroll, Lobelville Mayor Robby Moore and Perry County Chamber of Commerce Director Allyson Dickey attended the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Governor’s Conference in Chattanooga last week.

Abby Beth Dunn was crowned Miss Perry County 2026, and Eliana Edwards earned the title of Miss Perry County’s Teen during the competition held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the 101.3 WOPC building.

Ever wonder why so many places in Perry County are known by their creek names?

Eddie Lee Anderson: Aggravated domestic assault; case reset.

Perry County High School junior Sasha Moore has been named the Town of Linden’s Student Spotlight honoree for September.

Fridays and Saturdays in October — Buffalo River Resort Haunted Hayride and Haunted Woods will be held throughout October at Buffalo River Resort, 3520 N. Highway 13, Lobelville. Activities include a haunted hayride, Haunted Woods, food, games and Halloween activities.

Participants in Perry County’s two-day 4-H Fall Cooking Camp practiced kitchen and food safety skills while preparing fall recipes.

Perry County Senior Centers will hold a meet-and-greet with high school seniors from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Finger foods and games will be available.

The Lobelville Water System is reminding customers to take precautions before freezing weather to help prevent cross-connections that could affect drinking water.

Perry County residents came together Sunday, Oct. 11, for a benefit fundraiser supporting 16-year-old Brier Arnold and his family. The event was held at the Linden Community Center, with community members contributing donations, food and volunteer assistance.

Perry County High School’s Band of Gold earned first place in color guard and third place in both band and percussion at the Bandapalooza competition in Portland, according to the school. The …

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office reported the following intakes from Sept. 18 through Oct. 1. Arrest 0918-1001 Michael B. Brewer , Linden — Sept. 24; violation of parole. No bond listed. …