On Thursday, April 17, the Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued $100,000 in fines to two unlicensed offshore sportsbooks illegally operating in Tennessee.  Bettors in Tennessee who have …

The Benton County Health Department (BCHD) recently celebrated National Public Health Week from April 7-13. This year’s theme, "It Starts Here," emphasized that every step towards improving …

On 4/16/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Cody Lynn Pierpoint , 33, of Camden, manufacture/ deliver/ sell/ possession with intent of schedule II …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 4/14-4/21/25: Martha Ashley Bradley , 35, Homeless. Violation of probation. Robert Sam Colella , 60, 136 Post Oak Ave., Camden. Rape …

On April 8-10, a three-day Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Tournament was held at Moore’s Resort, located northeast of Murray, Ky., on Kentucky Lake. Camden resident Sam Lashlee made …

The Camden Garden Club is having their annual plant sale from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, at Bobby’s Fireworks on Hwy. 641. They will have vegetables, herbs, shrubs, trees, perennials, …

On Monday, April 21 st , at the Benton County Commission meeting a resolution authorizing the Benton County Mayor’s office to move to the county owned First Bank building was passed. …

On Wednesday, April 16, Patricia Cain, wife of the late Dennis “Goose” Cain, called the newspaper to see if it was possible to share the vision of a beautiful wisteria vine winding around …

Tennessee lawmakers have passed a balanced $59.8 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, fulfilling their constitutional duty while reaffirming the state’s commitment to conservative …

On Saturday, April 19, the Old Time Bluegrass and Fiddlers Jamboree was recognized and honored by the State of Tennessee House of Representatives. The resolution sites the jamboree organizers for …

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are …

On Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6, the Benton County Strutters held a Biggest Bird Contest for young hunters at Shooters Sporting Goods on Hwy. 641 in Camden. That Saturday was the first day of the …

Following the recent severe weather across Tennessee, the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs offers the following tips for those impacted by the storms. First and foremost, if your property …

On 4/9/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Joshua Lee Chandler , 43, of Camden, violation of community supervision, possession of a weapon by a …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 4/8-4/13/25: Christopher Lee Akers , 44, 50 Boat Dock Rd., Big Sandy. Violation of probation. Amanda Raylynn Brandenburg , 32, 674 …

Their families are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of Bradi Latendresse and Quentin Phillips. The wedding to be held at Camden First United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. …

With the approaching Fiddlers’ Jamboree on Saturday, April 19, students at Holladay School have been campaigning for a chance to represent their class in the 67th Annual Bluegrass and …

On Wednesday, April 9, Benton County Attorney James Melton submitted a letter of resignation to Benton County Mayor Mark Ward. Melton was confirmed as the county attorney by the Benton County …

Chamber of Commerce Director Lorie Matlock announced at the recent Chamber Banquet that the office of the Benton County - Camden Chamber of Commerce soon will be moving. The move comes after a …