On Tuesday, April 8, Benton County Mayor Mark Ward, Camden City Mayor Roger Pafford, and Big Sandy Mayor John Clement gathered at the Benton County Courthouse to proclaim April to be Sexual Assault …

The  Carroll County and surrounding communities are grieving the tragic loss of Chance Carlton, a 32-year-old lineman with Carroll County Electric, who died in the early hours of Thursday, April …

As communities across Tennessee recover from devastating tornadoes and flooding, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting …

BABY MISS BLUEGRASS 0-12 MONTHS – From left: First Maid Tatum Maranto, Second Maid Everlee Blaylock, Prettiest Hair Elizabeth Grace Davis, Queen and Prettiest Smile Layla Collins, …

On 3/19 or 3/26/25, the following defendants were charged court costs/ taxes, and received fines, sentences, probation, or court orders as indicated: Isaiah Bullock , 24, of Mount Pleasant, pled …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 3/25-3/30/25: Matthew Levon Boughton , 36, 231 Washington Ave., Camden. Public intoxication. Deland Shawntay Brasfield , 30, 109 …

Did you know that about one-third of the U.S. food supply is wasted, and of that amount, about 35% comes from residential households? That’s more than the amount of food waste occurring on …

The Woodlands Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area invites families to visit during April for spring break and homeschool programs that encourage children to …

The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) is the most active seismic area in the U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains. Located in Western Tennessee, Western Kentucky, and extending through Missouri, Arkansas, …

The Benton County Chamber of Commerce held its 2025 Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 27, at the Camden First Assembly Church. The event celebrated the success and progress of the local …

The Mill Workspace, in partnership with the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, held a Startup Bootcamp program that began Jan. 21. The program recently concluded at the end of March. The …

On Saturday, March 29, the gloomy weather did not deter the community from coming out to the “Hawgs for Dogs (& Cats)” donation event at the Dollar General on Hwy. 641 in Camden. The …

SAVANNAH — Zachary Adams, convicted in 2017 for the murder of nursing student Holly Bobo, appeared in Hardin County Circuit Court on Friday as part of an effort to appeal his conviction and …

Benton County Electric System (BCES) has announced a convenient new payment option for customers who prefer to pay their monthly utility bills with cash. To use the services, customers simply …

Camden City Codes Officer Bill Uchyn wants to address the need for the food trucks that are operating within the city limits of Camden to update their City Operating Permits. He notes that permits …

On Thursday, March 20, the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council (NWTEDC) Advisory Board selected Hatty Zollicoffer as the newest member of the board for Benton County. NWTEDC has three …

On Monday, March 17, a joint operation between the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office was conducted to investigate and address a drug problem that was …

The Benton County High School Athletics Hall of Fame board members is pleased to announce the Class of 2025 inductees. The 2025 inductees will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame banquet and …

TWRA presented its recommendations for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) March meeting held at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County …

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is inviting the public to join the environmental review process for a proposed grid resiliency program that would help qualified businesses build backup …