Christmas Open House is this weekend
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Christmas Open House is this weekend

Camden’s Christmas Open House is set for this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Nov. 4-6), and will offer shoppers great opportunities to select the perfect gifts for family and friends right here in Camden. Don’t miss your chance!  There are so many great deals available to shoppers this weekend at our local Camden businesses, with participating…

Trustee to hold property tax relief meetings
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Trustee to hold property tax relief meetings

The staff at the Benton County Trustee’s Office want everyone in the community to know that property tax relief potentially is available to many citizens in the county.  If your annual household income is less than $31,600, and you are disabled, a disabled Veteran or the widow(er) of a disabled Veteran, or age 65 or…

County to consider $900,000 offer for old Walmart property
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County to consider $900,000 offer for old Walmart property

By Angela Jones County Mayor Mark Ward scheduled a special called meeting of the County Commission to review and potentially approve a sales contract regarding the county-owned property at 190 Hwy. 641 N. in Camden, commonly known as the old Walmart property. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7. As reported…

Candidates with local ties seek vacant Appeals Court seat
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Candidates with local ties seek vacant Appeals Court seat

By Sabrina Bates Two attorneys with ties to the 24th Judicial District, which includes Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin, and Henry counties, are seeking a judicial seat for the Criminal Court of Appeals for the Western District of Tennessee.  The vacancy on the Appeals bench occurred due to the death of long-time judge, the late John…

Mayor looks to position county for “Blue Oval” economic boom
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Mayor looks to position county for “Blue Oval” economic boom

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Benton County Mayor Mark Ward attended a networking and planning meeting in Covington regarding Ford’s multi-billion dollar “Blue Oval City” project. It was a great opportunity to meet with decision makers, stakeholders, and support industry representatives who could potentially locate businesses in Benton County.  Ford’s “Blue Oval City” project is currently…