Second Harvest Food Bank was the site of the Benton County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Chamber Coffee on July 30. Community members and dignitaries gathered at the facility to enjoy …

In 1832, Abraham Lincoln lost his first election to a local office. Then his business failed. He ran for office again and was defeated. His fiancé died. He had a nervous breakdown and kept …

Due to upcoming maintenance and improvements, our airport runway will be closed from August 11th through August 27 th , weather permitting, for pavement and marking maintenance as part of the …

Many Benton County beauties gathered on Monday night, Aug. 4, for the annual Fairest of the Fair pageants. Brooke Armour took home the crown, sash, and trophy as 2025’s Fairest of the Fair. …

Tuesday night, Aug. 5, was dominated by dolls and toys as youngsters ages 3-5 lined up to participate in the Doll Parade and Boy with a Toy pageants at the 2025 Benton County Fair. Jessica Pearcy …

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn said Wednesday she intends to run for Tennessee governor in 2026. Gov. Bill Lee is serving his second and final term. Blackburn was …

On Friday, Aug. 2, Zeus greeted his last visitor as mascot of the Benton County Animal Shelter (BCAS). Employees and volunteers are saddened by this precious animal’s passing. Zeus, an …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 7/29-8/3/25: Tyler John Behr Jr. , 31, 153 Highland Heights Ave., Camden. Domestic assault. Marcus Carnell Box , 40, 409 W. Richland …

On 7/30/25, the following defendant was bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Winfred Lee Lovelace Jr. , 55, of Camden, aggravated arson, violation of no contact order. On 7/30/25, …

What began as a puzzling situation in Dyer County on July 29 has ended with the capture of a suspect in a case that drew national attention and left many in West Tennessee grieving the loss of four …

The Woodlands Nature Station in Land Between the Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area will host its 29th Annual Hummingbird Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. each …

“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 …

On Saturday, July 19, members of the Eastside Church of Christ and the Eva Road Church of Christ partnered once again to host their annual backpack giveaway. Church members stuffed 120 backpacks with …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 7/21-7/28/25: Savannah Ashley Baker , 31, 120 Lodge Rd., Camden. Shoplifting/ theft of property. Joe Haywood Baldwin , 50, 1239 …

On 7/23/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Ashley Merrell , 44, of Camden, manufacture/ deliver/ sell/ possession with intent of schedule II meth, …

Benton County's unemployment rate rose sharply in June to 5.5%, marking a 1.2 percentage point increase from May’s revised rate of 4.3%, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and …

Betty Barner recently was named Volunteer of the Year by Benton County Volunteer Program (BCVP) Director Chris Stone. Stone stated that Betty has been very busy this past year volunteering and …

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 …

On Sunday, July 13, BCSO Deputy Sean Beck and his partner K9 officer Medal made their first arrest together. Although Medal is a veteran K9 officer, Beck was certified only recently to be a K-9 …