Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) congratulates the students who received their degrees at its fall 2024 commencement ceremonies, including Jonathan Metzinger, of Big Sandy, who earned a …

Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher attended a Tennessee Sheriff’s Association Conference in Franklin last week. They met to discuss key public safety issues and the ongoing efforts of law …

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.68/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are …

Ohio University has named undergraduate student Meagan Huerta, of Big Sandy, to its Fall 2024 Provost's List. Huerta is a student in the university’s Chaddock and Morrow College of Fine Arts …

On Sunday, March 2, James Hedge’s beautiful dog Lassie limped into the house. Lassie had been shot. Hedge contacted Waverly Animal Clinic for emergency treatment. Dr. Rachel Gray performed …

The Board of Commissioners for Benton County will meet in regular session on Monday, March 17, at the Benton County courthouse at 6 p.m. No guests are scheduled to speak at the meeting, although at …

On 3/5/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Christian Dominic Aguero , 32, of Farmers Branch, TX, manufacture/ deliver/ sell/ possession of schedule VI …

Benton County Sheriff’s Office Arrests from 3/3 - 3/10/25 Joshua Lee Chandler , 43, 420 Goodman Dr., Camden. Felon in possession of a firearm. Jacob Thomas Hooten , 22, 223 …

The March 17 deadline for entry into the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 2025-26 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching. All interested …

On Thursday, March 6, Camden Elementary School (CES) was packed with students and parents for the school’s STEAM Fun Night. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. An …

Benton County Farm Bureau (BCFB) has a $1,000 scholarship available to graduating high school seniors for the 2024-25 school year. This scholarship is for deserving students who are planning to …

Ten years ago, Camden made waves by pulling fluoride from its water supply—a move urged by local physician Dr. Ken Berry and others who questioned its safety. Back in 2014, the decision sparked …

Tennessee lawmakers have taken a decisive step to reinforce the state’s prohibition on weather modification and geoengineering with the advancement of House Bill 1112 (HB 1112). Sponsored by …

A new contractor with a lower-than-usual bid may allow Camden to pave more roads than originally planned this year. On Monday, March 10, the Camden Mayor and Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to …

The Camden Mayor and Board of Aldermen are moving forward with plans to replace the town’s aging “Welcome to Camden” signs, but the fate of the current angle bar …

On Friday, March 7, Benton County Mayor Mark Ward shared that the documents were signed, the check was in hand, and the purchase of the old Walmart building by the developers has been accomp On …

Surveillance footage from the Carroll County Jail raises questions about the use of force on an inmate awaiting release on bond. The video appears to show Correctional Officer Jordan Hughes …

 On Thursday, February 21 st , Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher announced that the body of a missing man had been located under the Tennessee River bridge on I-40 near MM 134.  The …

A Benton County Jail inmate remains in critical condition after an apparent suicide attempt last Friday. According to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher, the inmate, whose name was not …

Author and animal welfare advocate Cara Achterberg, known for her work on rural animal shelters, visited the Benton County Animal Shelter on March 1 to learn more about its operations and community …