In response to the federal government’s decision to stop producing the penny, the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury has issued guidance to help local governments, including utility …

At most universities, undergraduate students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the presidents or deans of their colleges at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the …

Arrests from 2/10-2/16/26: Myra Anita Farlow Barnhart , 66, 283 Summers Rd., Camden. Public intoxication. Alvis Derek Coleman , 36, 138 E. Lake St., Camden. Violation of probation. …

On 2/11/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Jessica Faye Tyner Varneke Hatley , 41, of Camden. Theft of property up to $2,500. David Wayne White , …

Even though there has been a few of days of rain recently, West Tennessee is in a drought. The most recent drought condition monitor shows that Benton County is at level D2 - extreme drought.  …

Celebrating Ursula Burns Ursula Burns is a prominent American business leader best known for her tenure as the CEO of Xerox Corporation. She began her career at Xerox in 1980 as a summer intern …

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Boater Education Class TWRA will host a Boater Education class on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tennessee River Baptist Church, located at 2010 Hwy. …

There is a full slate of UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) field days on offer for 2026. The calendar includes the 34th Milan No-Till in July, two days in September dedicated to precision livestock …

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Southeast Regional Director Mike Oetker recently announced that the Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR) organization has been selected as …

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, local officials met at the county’s EMA office with field representatives from both the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency …

At the Benton County Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, Benton County Schools honored its teachers of the year for the 2025-26 school year. Six wonderful ladies were honored for their …

As anyone knows who recently has traveled to or through Benton County’s Exit 126 on I-40, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has initiated an expansion project at this site. This …

At the recent 2026 Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association (TCA) Convention, Benton County resident Scott McDaniel was awarded the “Clyde Lane Cow-Calf Producer Award.” This award recognizes him as …

February is American Heart Month, and National Wear Red Day is a key event during the month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease. On Feb. 6, staff the Benton County Health …

Most of us remember our childhood days as happy, fun times. Sure, there was schoolwork, but also lots of free time, friends to hang with, and none of the stress we adults face.  But is …

LifeLine Blood Services urges West Tennessee residents to give a gift from the heart by donating blood this month. There will be two blood drives in Camden in February, giving Benton County residents …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 1/20-2/2/26: Nicky Joe Brown , 38, 591 N. Forrest Ave., Camden. Theft of property over $500. Johnnie Clarence Connell , 64, 4200 Cedar …

On 1/14 or 1/21/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Frainer Gabriel Baltazar Gutierrez , 29, of Memphis: First offense DUI, vehicular assault, …

The Mill Workspace is launching a new resource designed to support small business owners and entrepreneurs across Northwest Tennessee. The Regional Entrepreneurial Office Hours program will be …