Members of the Triple Star Clogging Company of Waverly travelled across the river to entertain the crowd at the 2026 Benton County Fair. Four of the cloggers, namely Kendall Jo Spivey and Mamie, …

On 8/26/26, the following defendants were charged court costs/ taxes, and received fines, sentences, probation, or court orders as indicated: Cheyanne Carstarphen , 32, of Waverly, pled guilty …

Arrests from 8/25 - 8/30/26: Brandon Ladale Anderson , 34, 191 W. Main St., Camden. Failure to appear capias. Myra Anita Farlow Barnhart , 67, 283 Summers Rd., Camden. Aggravated criminal …

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The Camden Central High School Class of 1981 is hosting its 45 th High School Reunion on Saturday, September 26th at 6 p.m. at the Apex Bank Community Room. For more …

During the 21st Century, September has repeatedly served as a month of remembrance, civic response, and cultural reflection in Tennessee. Let’s take a look back through the past 26 years to see …

Benton County’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in July, down four-tenths of a point from 5.1% in June, according to figures released Aug. 27 by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce …

At the Benton County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 31, numerous elected Benton County officials took their respective oaths of office. Due to scheduling issues, some elected officials were administered …

Labor Day is more than a long weekend. Observed on the first Monday in September, it recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers and the contributions they have made to the …

On Monday, Aug. 31, Benton County officials joined in proclaiming the day to be International Overdose Awareness Day in the county. Benton County Prevention Coalition members joined with the Stewart …

Beginning last fall, Tennessee became the first and only state to require that public schools provide annual firearm safety instruction to students. The requirement directs schools to teach …

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Camden is a small parish church with a strong spirit of faith, service, and community. A part of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, St. Mary’s recently welcomed the …

After many months of construction and waiting, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, the lights went on at the I-40 interstate exit in Benton County. The two traffic lights at the I-40 Exit 126 interchange across …

On Saturday, Aug. 22, Birdsong Resort, Marina, and Campground hosted a TWRA Boater Safety Class. The turnout was significant.  TWRA Agent Taylor Weaver coordinated with Birdsong management …

Are you ready to get your gang of volunteers together and set out to help your neighbors? If so, gather your yard tools, paint cans, toolboxes, ladders, and friends and plan to hit ground running on …

Benton County’s unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in July, down four-tenths of a point from 5.1% in June, according to figures released Aug. 27 by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce …

If you enjoy the progressive rock of Pink Floyd, then the Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) has something special planned for you! The tribute band American Floyd will present their “Ultimate …

Camden school cafeterias score 99 or better as classes resume Head Start kitchen and elementary cafeteria both post perfect 100s CAMDEN — Four Benton County establishments were inspected …

On 8/12/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Lucas A. Hall , 39, of Lexington, theft of property up to $60,000, driving while license revoked, violation …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 8/10 - 8/17/26: Jonathan Darrel Bain , 40, 250 Johnson Rd., Camden. Driving on revoked/ suspended license, violation of financial …

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 BCVP The Benton County Volunteer Program (BCVP) will have its Speaker Day meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, beginning with BINGO at 10 a.m., followed by a short business …