The Universe gives you a place to be. The Universe gives you a job to do. The Universe does not guarantee peace and joy. These things you must accomplish for yourself. Do your …

The weatherman is talking of temperatures that sound cold and intimidating. Wind chill is on the tips of their tongues along with the ugly word “snow.” Strong winds and precipitation are …

With the need for a poem to write, I search my mind and my soul.  The perfect words elude me at times. Because of this I surmise that I might need to reevaluate my goal. Poetry to …

The Universe gives you a place to be. The Universe gives you a job to do. The Universe does not guarantee peace and joy. These things you must accomplish for yourself. Do your …

Creepy, spooky, and scary things. Ghosts, ghouls, and goblins too. Frankenstein, freaks, and fairies seen. Corn mazes, carved pumpkins, and hayrides put you in the mood. But …

Jack-O-Lanterns carved with scary faces are synonymous with Halloween, and an old Irish myth explains it all. If you believe in things such as myths, that is. Apparently, many do, as we continue …

Camden resident Patricia Cain’s talent for creating desserts placed her in the winner’s circle at the 16th Annual National Banana Pudding Festival the month. The annual event was held in …

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has kicked off its 2025 season of  USPS Operation Santa , inviting children and families to write and send letters to Santa Claus. The beloved program, now in its …

“Moonshiners” comedian Killer Beaz is running the roads delivering his new “Best Buzz in Town” tour of outrageously funny and clean comedy. This legendary comedian continues …

The Benton County Fair will return Aug. 4-9, bringing a full week of agricultural exhibitions, youth competitions and family-friendly entertainment to the community. Festivities kick off Monday …

The KPAC Players at Krider Performing Arts Center in Paris are hard at work getting ready to perform “Disney’s Freaky Friday: A New Musical” this weekend. The show dates at KPAC are …

Attention to talented area youth and their parents! Auditions for the fall semester of the KPAC performing youth group HarmoniX will be held on Monday, Aug. 18. To audition, sign up at the Krider …

Krider Performing Arts Center announces that the KPAC Young Artists production of “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure” will be presented Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June …

On Thursday, June 19, Birdsong Drive-In served as the location for the Prevention Jam 2025. Hosted by the Benton County Prevention Coalition, the event was intended to spread awareness among youth …

Terry Blackwood will be in concert at Church@TheVenue at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 29. This event is free to the public, although organizers ask that those in attendance consider donating a love …

The Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) in Paris is hosting a series called “Tuesdays in the Park” this summer. The Eiffel Tower Park series will kick off a great summer lineup on …

The Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) in Paris will host Big/Gun, and AC/DC tribute band, for an evening performance on Friday, March 21. All seats for the 7:30 p.m. performance are assigned, with …

Tickets are now available for Union University’s musical theater production of the popular children’s story “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” The production will be presented in the …

CAMDEN – The All American Circus will bring its traveling show to Camden next month, offering a night of family entertainment. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at the …

Everyone in Benton County is invited to attend a free concert by singer, songwriter, and storyteller Daryl Mosley on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 4:30 p.m. at Camden’s First Baptist Church, located at …