Recently the Camden Volleyball team visited the Benton County Animal Shelter BCAS). Players participated in the daily care of the animals at the shelter and had a chance to make some new furry …

With the school year beginning soon and the tax-free weekend coming up, it is worth considering the proper attire to be worn at school. Research shows that a school dress code generally serves …

On Friday, July 17, two candidates in the Benton County general election held meet-and-greet events, giving residents a chance to ask questions and share the issues most important to them. The …

On Monday, July 20, the Benton County Commission met. Censure from a citizen, debate among commissioners, comments from the mayor and a presentation by a consulting firm on recreation facilities all …

On July 17, early voting began in Tennessee. According to the Tennessee secretary of state’s 2026 election calendar, early voting for the August election runs from Friday, July 17, through …

Holladay School Resource Officer, or SRO, Deputy James Faglie recently completed an active school shooter training course provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office. SROs from Benton, Decatur …

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office (ICAC) investigators, in coordination with FBI Child Exploitation Task Force and Paris PD, announces the arrest of Duncan Alexander Redmond 201 Mockingbird Ln …

As smoke from active fires in Canada drifts across the United States, health officials warn that even short-term exposure can affect breathing, heart health and daily life. The current smoke …

The Benton County Farm Bureau recently supported the F.U.E.L. backpack program through two local efforts aimed at helping students facing food insecurity. Farm Bureau Women, board members and office …

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 BCVP The Benton County Volunteer Program (BCVP) will have its Speaker Day meeting Wednesday, July 29, beginning with BINGO at 10 a.m., followed by a short business …

The Joe Mahan Ford partnership with LifeLine Blood Services continues this month, giving LifeLine blood donors the chance to win a 2024 Ford Maverick XLT. Donors must be at least 18 years old to …

On 7/8/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Jamie Glenn Kane , 32, of Camden, aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment. On 7/8/26, the …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 7/6 - 7/13/26: Clinton Raymond Baldwin , 39, 38 Falcon Run, Big Sandy. Aggravated domestic assault, theft of property. Dustin Timothy Bell …

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 BCVP The Benton County Volunteer Program (BCVP) will have its Speaker Day meeting Wednesday, July 29, beginning with BINGO at 10 a.m., followed by a short business …

Summer can be a wonderful season for pets and their families, filled with walks, backyard play, road trips, and time outdoors. But warm weather also brings real risks, including dehydration, burned …

Benton County is often recognized for Kentucky Lake, outdoor recreation, fishing, hunting, and the rural beauty of the Tennessee River valley. Yet beneath that familiar landscape lies a much older …

Fire ants are a common nuisance across Tennessee, known for their painful stings. For individuals who are allergic, these pests can cause potentially life-threatening reactions. To help keep …

On Wednesday mornings, members of area veteran’s groups gather for coffee at the Benton County Veterans’ Center on Cole Ave. in Camden. This gathering and fellowship can be of great benefit to …

On Monday, July 13, at the Camden City Board of Alderman regular meeting, street department employees presented a proposal for the change in workdays. The proposal was for the department to change …