Public comment periods would be eliminated at county commission and city council meetings on applications for new property developments if the proposed development substantially complies with …

A pair of lawmakers who in 2023 shepherded a new public comment requirement for meetings under the Open Meetings Act are seeking to expand the law to require governing bodies to allow public comment …

University of Tennessee Extension will once again host the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference on February 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dyer County Fairgrounds, located at 296 …

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act. Additionally, the …

After rain caused the annual event to be rescheduled to Sunday, Dec. 15, county citizens enjoyed watching the Annual Benton County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade proceed down Main Street. The …

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has officially christened its new ferry boat, “The Summitt,” named in honor of legendary Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt. The new …

Held on Friday, Dec. 13, the annual BCSO’s Toy and Coat Giveaway was a very successful event again this year. The event began with 18 tables stocked full of toys, with plenty more items …

The Benton County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the much-anticipated Annual Camden Christmas Parade, set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. . This year’s theme, “It’s A Super …

CAMDEN, Tenn. — Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is one of four Tennessee state parks now equipped with adult-sized changing tables, a significant step in enhancing accessibility for visitors of …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee House Republicans convened for their biennial organizational meeting to elect leaders for the upcoming 114th General Assembly. The caucus reaffirmed its leadership …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 100 members of Congress have called on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how much federal funding has been allocated to abortion providers over …

Apex Bank will honor local veterans and active military members with its 15th Annual Veterans Appreciation Event, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The celebration will be held at …

Benton County’s unemployment rate experienced a slight uptick in September, rising from 4.0% to 4.2%, according to recent data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. …

Benton County voters were eager to vote early this year with near-record high early voting.  As of Nov. 1, Benton County Administrator of Elections reported that 5,193 votes had been cast, …

The Camden City Board of Alderman approved a request from Camden Chief of Police George Smith to begin renovations on the City Police Department offices. The approval for some of the needed repairs …

On Monday, October 21st, at the Benton County Commission regular meeting the filling of the seat left empty by the resignation of 6th District Commissioner Daryl Hicks was an agenda item. Terry …

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has purchased a Tek84 Body Scanner machine for use at the Benton County jail. The funds to purchase the body scanner were generated from an ELC grant …

DANIEL RICHARDSON Publisher At the October 22 meeting of the Camden City Council, tensions escalated over an audio recording allegedly capturing city attorney Marcus Noles using a racial …

With the deadline approaching on November 15, 2024, tnAchieves is urgently seeking 950 additional volunteer mentors to meet student demand. Several counties in Northwest Tennessee are still in need …

Tennessee residents have to Monday, Oct. 7 to register to vote in the upcoming local, state and federal General Election. Eligible citizens can register to vote, update or check their registration …