After three weeks, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made over $1 billion in cuts, according to to numbers from the White House. Some of the biggest savings reckoned by …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address Monday, outlining Tennessee’s budget and legislative agenda for the upcoming fiscal year. Addressing a …

Gas prices across the state fell four cents, on average, over last week. The  Tennessee Gas Price average  is now $2.76 which is three cents more expensive than one …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is leading a multi-agency effort to remind all boaters and anglers to prioritize safety when boating or fishing near hydroelectric dams across …

Holladay, a village in the rolling landscape of southern Benton County, about 15 miles south of Camden, began as a small settlement around 1840. The name of Holladay was given to the first post …

Benton County native Terry Story describes himself as an entrepreneur with a particular interest in entertainment. He owns one of the more recognizable brands in wrecker services in the area, Mann's …

On Thursday, Jan. 30, a special call meeting of the Benton County Budget Committee focused on discussing guidelines and procedures of purchasing real property in the future. Attended by most County …

Since the weather got cold, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has been giving away firewood donated to BCSO by area businesses. “We really appreciate the local pallet companies …

Benton County Electric System (BCES) has announced that it will partner with Silicon Solar Ranch for a solar farm to be built in Holladay. Silicon Solar Ranch has purchased 30 acres near the BCES …

The Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) and Tennessee Cattlemen’s Youth Association (TCYA) recognized over 35 youth members for their success in the seventh year of the …

A .22 caliber cartridge was found and turned in at Camden Junior High School on January 28, prompting Benton County Schools to issue a public statement to reassure parents and the community about the …

Benton County officials gathered Friday, Jan. 31, to celebrate the announcement that the Industrial Board of Benton County has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the Tennessee Department of …

Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has announced the completion of the Basic Criminal Investigation Course by Sergeant Investigator Lindsey Lough. The 40-hour course, presented by the Law …

At the County Commission meeting last Tuesday, Jan. 21, Commissioners voted unanimously to request that the Tennessee General Assembly name a section of Hwy. 641 in Benton County in honor and memory …

Benton County Commissioners were asked at the Tuesday, Jan. 21, meeting to approve a resolution related to changing the time span allowed for the appraisal of taxable property. The county plans to …

Arrests from 1/14-1/19/25: Angela Diane Baker , 43, 1134 Varden Branch Rd., Hurricane Mills. Violation of probation. Joseph Elvin Dillon , 48, 1865 Beaver Dam Rd., Camden. Violation of …

Sheriff Kenny Christopher has announced that the Benton County Sheriff’s Office has firewood available for those in need during these frigid temperatures. He indicates this new program is to …

Bitter cold temperatures are creating near record high demand for electricity across the Southeast U.S. in areas served by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). To save money and reduce potential …

Last week at the 2025 Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Murfreesboro, Benton County was represented by members of the Benton County Fair Board. The Benton County Fair competed among other …

After rain caused the annual event to be rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 15, county citizens enjoyed watching the Annual Benton County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade proceed down Main Street. The …