Southland Safari Cabins and Guided Tours bring safari encounters closer to home. In Yuma, to be exact. Opened in September of 2021, Southland Safari offers both group and personal guided tours …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s …

On Tuesday, June 24, the Camden Lions Club met to induct new officers for the 2025-26 club year. District Governor Elect Sam Jones introduced and installed the new officers. Ann Jordan will …

As part of the 37th Annual Bullen Family Reunion, on Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m. a historical marker will be unveiled and dedicated to the Bullen Family in the Happy Hollow Campground at NBF State …

On Saturday, June 28, the Friends of NBF State Park and the Benton County Animal Shelter joined together for the Bark in the Park event. Guests were invited to join in by walking the shelter dogs on …

Benton County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in May, according to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The figure marks a 0.4 percentage point rise from …

On Tuesday, June 24, the Community Foundation of West Tennessee held a ceremony in Jackson to distribute grant awards to a variety of community programs. Community Foundation of West Tennessee …

On Saturday, June 28, the 17th Annual Apex Bank Fish Fry was held at bank’s Hwy. 641 branch. The brooding skies, thunder, lightning, and gentle rain did not stop the party. Good food and good …

On 6/25/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Barbara L. Williams , 45, of Sugar Tree, first offense DUI, leaving the scene of an accident with property …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 6/23-6/30/25: Tabitha Michelle Carmichael , 44, 270 Mary Ave., Holladay. Possession of schedule II meth. John Eugene Clark , 21, 3370 …

On Wednesday, June 25, Buck Carter hosted his annual fish fry for his employees and colleagues at the Benton County Highway Department. Carter took advantage of the annual event to bid a fond …

On Friday, June 27, the Benton County - Camden Chamber of Commerce held an official grand opening event in its new location at 258A West Main Street in Camden. They celebrated with an open-door tour …

On Monday, June 30, at the special called County Commission meeting during the public forum portion, Property Assessor Ryan Hall spoke of the recent property reappraisal and the official State …

On Monday, June 30, a Special Call meeting for the Benton County Commission was held. The 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget was passed at the meeting with a simple majority. There were some expressions of …

TWRA compiled statistics from the state’s recently completed 2025 spring wild turkey hunting season. The total reported harvest was 29,037, down 2,610 (an 8% decrease) from 2024 and a 13% …

The application period for the 2025-26 season-long waterfowl WMA hunt blinds opened Wednesday, June 25, and closes Wednesday, July 16. When the drawing is finalized, successful applicants will be …

Nine kids had a really fun morning on Saturday, June 14, at the 2025 Birdsong Resort Marina kids Fishing Derby. Despite some rainy weather, the kids were really serious about their fishing. Every …

Representatives from TWRA appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee on June 18 to present the license fee increase previously approved by the TFWC. After hearing numerous verbal …

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are …

Camden Rotary President Ben Marks (left) welcomed Rotary Club member Motty Chen as the speaker at the June 3 meeting of the Camden Rotary Club. Chen presented information about a program to empower …