Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of new world screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting applications for wildlife officer positions through Monday, June 23. Pursue your love of the outdoors and Tennessee wildlife by …

After a growing season marked by unpredictable weather and other hurdles, Tennessee’s farmers persevered, and strawberry season is going strong statewide. You can still savor the sweet taste of …

The application period for the 2025 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Big Game quota hunts and the Cherokee party hunts for bears is June 11 - July 23. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Entries …

The 2025 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 7, in Tennessee. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. …

At the Benton County Schools Academic Awards Ceremony this spring, former CHS Principal and distinguished science teacher Linda Phelps had the honor of recognizing several students and one teacher …

Taylor Hopkins, a native of Benton County, has been named to Lindsey Wilson College's Spring 2025 President's List. Students named to the President's List are full-time undergraduates who achieved a …

Support your community this month by donating blood at a nearby blood drive! Blood donors make a local impact, and every donation saves up to three lives. In addition, the LifeLine …

On Tuesday, June 3, the Eva Volunteer Fire Department was called to an early morning blaze at 62 Highlander in Eva. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the home already was fully engulfed in flame …

TDOT road crews have been busy repaving stretches of Hwy. 641 between the I-40 126 exit and Camden as scheduled, given the go-ahead by a break in the recent rainy weather. Despite temporary delays …

Chief Tony Patterson of the Sandy River Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently announced that two of their firefighters have become officially commissioned firefighters by the State of Tennessee. …

A Benton County Commissioner and former educator has been indited on charges for sexual assault and battery. On Tuesday, June 3 rd , the Benton County Grand Jury handed down an indictment of capias …

On Monday, June 2, the Benton County School Board met in regular session. Prior to the official meeting, Director of Schools Mark Florence presented Distinguished Service Awards to two individuals …

In celebration of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Coordinated School Health program, Benton County Schools, and the Benton County Health Department joined forces with students to bring …

Members and guests of the Benton County Veterans Memorial (BCVM) gathered at the Walk of Honor area of BCVM at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. BCVM hosted a reading of the names of Benton …

Benton County Trustee Beverly Beal recently was named the 2025 West Tennessee Trustee of the Year at the Tennessee County Trustees Association (TCTA) Conference. Beal has served as Benton County …

On Friday, May 16, Wayne Douglas Phelps, 30, of Camden, was arrested by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. He was charged with solicitation of a minor, aggravated statutory rape, and sexual …

On Saturday, May 24, Big Sandy celebrated as they have for the last 47 years by holding a Spring Festival with a parade, a classic car show, a carnival with a petting zoo, and lots of great food. …

With the retirement this month of Camden Elementary School Principal Kristie Wilson, the position has opened up for a new principal to step into the role. Donna Sampson, who has been serving as CES …

On Thursday, May 22, Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council (NWTNEDC) Director Alice Douglas met with Benton County Mayor Mark Ward in the new Benton County Mayors office to recognize May …