The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now open, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced. Students and families can complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov. The application …

The Melton-Holland family reunion was held Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Apex Bank community room. There were 16 family members in attendance. These family members included (seated, from left) Nancy …

There is a bright new face among the staff at the Benton County UT/TSU Extension Office in Camden. Linley Choate joined the Extension team on Aug. 17. She is now serving as the new UT 4-H agent …

The outstanding academic achievements of area undergraduate students at UTM, MTSU, and APSU recently have been honored with publication of their schools’ summer honor rolls or dean’s lists.  …

On 9/16/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Dana L. Alcantar , 46, of Camden, two counts manufacture/ deliver/ sell/ possession with intent of schedule …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 9/15 - 9/21/26: Brandon Keith Bolden , 44, 35 Chalk Hill Church Rd., Camden. Possession of schedule II meth with intent, possession of unlawful …

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The Camden Central High School Class of 1981 is hosting its 45 th High School Reunion on Saturday, September 26th at 6 p.m. at the Apex Bank Community Room. For more …

Holladay School was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday, September 15, as students welcomed some very special guests for a “GRANDparent Celebration”! The hallways and cafeteria were filled with …

TWRA has announced the application period for the 2026 Early Season (Tier 2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunts will be open from Sept. 23 through Oct. 13.   Applications …

TWRA reminds hunters that the state’s 2026 archery-only, white-tailed deer season and the fall turkey season open on Saturday, Sept. 26. The early archery deer season runs from Sept. 26 …

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of former Town of Hollow Rock City Clerk Anna Lauren Carrington after investigators determined she received …

The shoreline at Eva Beach turned into a lively gathering place for music lovers on Saturday, Sept. 19, as the Eva Beach Music and Arts Festival welcomed visitors to NBF State Park for a day of live …

On Monday, Sept. 21, the Benton County Commission meeting was disrupted by protest. As discussion was being held regarding the resolution to enact a moratorium on data centers, Commissioner Rocky …

From Sept. 21-26, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) reminds parents and caregivers for National Child Passenger Safety Week to ensure all child passengers are properly restrained to reduce …

The Benton County Rescue Squad (BCRS), area VFDs, and other county first responders gathered at the Benton County Airport on Saturday, Sept. 19, for an aircraft emergency response class focused on …

On Friday, Sept. 11, the Big Sandy American Legion Post 228 Ladies’ Auxiliary donated funds to the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). This donation continues a Patriot Day tradition that …

Andy and Travis Troutt, along with their children and their wives Casi and Kimberly, will be hosting a 50 year marriage anniversary celebration for their parents Gary and Donna Troutt. The event will …

On 9/2 or 9/9/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Michael Shane Hassell , 37, of Camden, first offense DUI, violation of implied consent law. …

Arrests from 8/31 - 9/14/26: Dana Leigh Alcantar , 45, 1490 Natchez Trace Rd., Camden. Third offense driving on revoked/ suspended license, simple possession of schedules II and VI, possession …

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Library Friends of the Library will have their autumn book sale on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the basement of the Benton County Library. Books will …