In the hunt for industry to attract to Benton County, many types of industry have been discussed. Some industries mentioned were light industry and automobile parts manufacturing. One other type of …

The Benton County Commission voted Tuesday night, Jan. 20, to postpone further consideration of a proposed license plate recognition camera system, opting to seek a legal review before taking any …

Benton County Commissioner Stephen Stokes has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual battery involving a minor. Stokes waived his right to a hearing and …

On Thursday, Jan. 15, members of the Benton County Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) community began a 64-hour training session for state certification for fire fighters. Held at the Big Sandy VFD, …

Sexual assaults on minors have increased, according to TBI reports. Such assaults have increased 140% since 2020. This brings an awareness of the problem being experienced in Benton County and in the …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Humphreys County, the first positive case for Humphreys …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) 2025-26 winter rainbow trout stocking program continues at selected locations as the New Year begins and will continue through February. TWRA’s …

A little over 3 weeks ago, Hobo, a beloved 14-year-old yellow lab mix with an injured eye, escaped from his caregivers at The Animal Doctor on Hwy. 641 in Camden. Hobo’s case is an unusual one. …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 1/6-1/12/26: Michael Allen Gornowicz , 57, 340 Depriest Rd., Camden. Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Timothy James Little , 47, …

The Board of Commissioners for Benton County will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Benton County courthouse at 6 p.m. The meeting was moved from Monday night due to the Martin …

On 1/7/26, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Amanda Kemp Covington , 54, of Paris, manufacture/ deliver/ sell/ possession of schedule I and schedule VI …

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will announce programs for summer food assistance in his fiscal year 2027 budget. He is facing criticism for not applying for $84 million in federal funds for a summer feeding …

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 BCVP The Benton County Volunteer Program (BCVP) will have its Speaker’s Day meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, starting with BINGO at 10 a.m.  Members are asked to …

The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. The proclamation declared that all enslaved people living …

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has launched a new Municipal Boundaries Dashboard that allows users to explore the boundaries as reported by all 345 cities and towns in Tennessee on an …

With the possibility of colder weather on the horizon, a look at the possibilities of mysterious effects is interesting. Snow rollers are a rare meteorological phenomenon where cylindrical snowballs …

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

As row crop farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, staying informed about production practices and market predictions is key to making successful farm management decisions. On Thursday, Feb. 5, …

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that typically occurs during the colder, darker months of the year, most commonly in winter. Many adults experience changes in mood, energy, …

The relationship between the U.S. and Greenland spans more than 200 years, reflecting a mix of strategic, economic, and scientific interests. While Greenland remains an autonomous territory within …