Tennessee is emerging as one of five states considered for a major federal nuclear-energy partnership that could include facilities for handling radioactive waste. The U.S. Department of Energy has …

West Tennessee communities depend on the skilled trades for nearly every visible sign of progress. New homes, renovated schools, bridges, roads, factories, utility systems, hospitals, and small …

Recent earthquake activity in Tennessee has drawn attention because several small events have occurred close together in both time and location. Public earthquake trackers using U.S. Geological …

For three days last week, Briarwood School held “Dino Days” for third grade students. Each day consisted of reading, math, and sciences lessons oriented around the topic of dinosaurs and geology. …

On Thursday, Aug. 13, Camden Healthcare and Rehabilitation held a retirement party for Nursing Home Administrator Mark Walker. After a lengthy career in nursing home administration, Walker is …

On Monday, Aug. 17, it was announced at the Benton County Commission meeting that District 6 Commissioner Jeff Murphy has been appointed by Governor Bill Lee to the Tennessee State Board of Funeral …

On Monday, Aug. 17, gratitude for dedicated service from the outgoing commissioners was expressed by Mayor Mark Ward and Commission Chairman Rosanne Ward at the Benton County Commission meeting. A …

On Thursday, Aug. 13, Marilyn Fowler graduated from the Certified County Finance Officer (CCFO) training program. The 12-month program is administrated by the UT County Technical Assistance (CTAS) …

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is accepting applications for a grant program aimed at expanding tree canopy coverage and supporting sustainable urban ecosystems across …

Mark Ward was re-elected Benton County mayor for a second term and Kenny Christopher was re-elected for sheriff Thursday, while the closest contests of the night came in a school board race decided …

In the early hours of Thursday, Aug. 6, a 911 hang-up prompted a welfare check from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. The home visit resulted in an all-out hunt for a father who left on foot with …

On Monday, Aug. 3, at the monthly meeting of the Board of Education for Benton County Schools, the board bid a fond farewell to departing members Brent Hedge and Justin Thornton. The men were …

Around 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, information gathered during a traffic stop by Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) on Hwy. 641 near Shiloh Church Road in the southern portion of Benton County indicated …

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is reminding everyone to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. For most people a tick or mosquito bite …

Computer Classes The Benton County Senior Center will be offering FREE computer classes at the center located at 234 W. Main St. in Camden. Call the center at 731-584-4101 for more information. …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 8/3 - 8/10/26: Sabrina Gail Bradford , 49, 45 Seiber Way, Bruceton. Disorderly conduct, resisting arrest. Glenn Wayne Harris , 69, 100 …

On 8/5/26, the following defendants were charged court costs/ taxes, and received fines, sentences, probation, or court orders as indicated: Dustin Timothy Bell , 29, of Bruceton, pled guilty to …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding everyone to take part in the 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and continues through Aug. …

Mark Ward was re-elected Benton County mayor for a second term and Kenny Christopher was re-elected for sheriff Thursday, while the closest contests of the night came in a school board race decided …