On Friday, May 9, at the 2025 Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Camden Elementary School (CES) teacher Pam Pettyjohn was given an award for excellence in …

On Saturday, May 24, a semi with trailer overturned on I-40 near exit 126. Fortunately, the driver was not injured and there were no hazmat materials on board. Diesel fuel from the semi’s tanks …

The Benton County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team traveled to Lone Oaks Farm on Wednesday, May 14, to compete in the Western Region 4-H Wildlife Judging Competition. The National Wildlife Habitat …

TBI special agents, working with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Murfreesboro Police Dept., arrested a Mansfield man in connection to a homicide. An investigation began on …

When West Tennessee Healthcare’s nurse practitioner Tara Roberts first stepped into the world of public health, she had no idea the ripple effect she’d one day create. But now, thanks to …

A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County resulted in more than a dozen indictments and arrests. As a result of that diligent work, Carroll County …

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Teresa Suzanne Dillingham, a former probation officer serving Carroll and Weakley counties with …

LifeLine Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford have partnered up again to save lives. Donate blood with LifeLine from Memorial Day until Labor Day for chances to win a 2022 Ford Mustang convertible. …

The Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) in Paris is hosting a series called “Tuesdays in the Park” this summer. The Eiffel Tower Park series will kick off a great summer lineup on …

Tales of the future: Mars City Ambassador tours Benton County          On Monday, May 26th, 2075, Mars City Ambassador to Earth Adam Carson toured …

May is the time each year when we see hundreds of turtles on our roads. If you see a live one, please do something! Help them cross by moving them carefully off the road, but only in the same …

The Benton County Chamber of Commerce has completed its move to a new office at 258A W. Main St. and has since released the full lease agreement, addressing earlier concerns and reinforcing its …

On Thursday, May 15, drivers around the Camden Court Square witnessed a parade of box carriers and people pushing dollies of furniture from Benton County Mayor Mark Ward’s old office in the …

In continued business from its May 19 session, the Benton County Commission approved funding resolutions in support of community programs and discussed efforts to address roadside litter. …

In a moment steeped in both celebration and reflection, the Big Sandy High School Class of 2025 proudly served as Grand Marshal of the 48th Annual Spring Festival Parade. This class marks the final …

On Thursday, May 15, Hwy. 641 S was a treacherous drive for several hours as TDOT began a road resurface project with the first steps of leveling and applying chip and tar. The scrapping of the …

On Saturday, May 17, trucks from all the volunteer fire departments (VFDs) in Benton County, along with those from Camden City Fire Department, converged on the parking lot at Carhartt in Camden for …

With the weather improving, our airport continues to undergo much-needed pavement repairs. As you may remember, we did a major crack seal repair in May of last year, sealing over 56,000 linear feet …

Local businessman Josh “Pupp” Westfall has recently announced that he has written a true story detailing his struggles and the peace he has found through turkey hunting. His book is now …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 5/13-5/19/25: Jeffery Dewayne Arnold , 38, 30 Summers Rd., Camden. Possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia. Kaleb Jackson Baker , …