A local magnesium recycling facility temporarily appeared to cease operations after federal agents and EPA chemists executed a search warrant at the plant last week, prompting reports that the plant …

Benton County Schools will begin the 2025-2026 school year on Wednesday, August 6th . This day will consist of a full schedule of educational activities. To prepare for inclement weather, schools in …

Benton County School System bus drivers receive training in many areas, including driver safety and student behavior management.  Our responsibility is to take students safely to school in the …

The winning entries for the 2025-26  Tennessee Wildlife  magazine photo contest have been selected by TWRA and will appear in the annual calendar, starting in August. TWRA staff …

On 7/16/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Joel Dennis Crafton , 49, of Parsons, aggravated burglary, theft up to $1,000, vandalism up to $1,000. …

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 …

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has released the final graduate list and congratulates the students who received their degrees at its spring 2025 commencement. Listed among the graduates …

MARTIN, Tenn. – July 16, 2025 – LOCAL STUDENT ATTENDS UTM SOAR EVENT – Chase Blackburn, a graduate of Camden Central High School, attended the University of Tennessee at …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 7/15-7/20/25: Jeffery Dewayne Arnold , 38, 30 Summers Rd., Camden. Theft of property involving merchandise. James Ray Cathers , 64, …

Before he was born, Kayden Hathaway’s parents Ashley and Daniel “Danny” Hathaway were told their son would only have a 5% chance of survival. They called on their prayer warriors, …

Barry Barnett recently was recognized for 20 years of dedicated service to the Benton County Rescue Squad (BCRS). Barnett received the Lifetime Membership Award commemorating his selfless service to …

On Monday, July 21, the Benton County Commission met in regular session. Consistent with weather advisories about the heat outdoors, the meeting saw several heated exchanges among commissioners. …

TEC has completed a major three-phase fiber internet buildout in Camden, expanding high-speed broadband access to more than 1,200 homes and businesses across Benton County. The project adds 18 …

On Monday, July 14, the Benton County Property Committee met in regular session to discuss the best use of current county-owned buildings. The focus was on the possibility of moving the Benton County …

On Monday, July 21, the Benton County Commission gave Brian Hicks a vote of confidence in his being named as temporary replacement for retired Highway Superintendent Buck Carter. However, his …

Mallory Berry, Lake County Trustee, has been designated a Certified Public Administrator by the University of Tennessee following her completion of the County Officials Certificate Training Program …

The West Tennessee Area Council, Scouting America, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Pfeffer River Base at Camp Mack Morris on Friday, July 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Thanks to the …

Apex Bank has announced the promotion of Susan Melton to senior vice president, recognizing her nearly five decades of service and leadership within the institution. Melton began her career with …