The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) closed out the 2025 fiscal year with a healthy 10.2% investment return, significantly outperforming the plan’s 6.75% assumed rate of return. …

Several candidates — including a number of incumbents — have begun the qualifying process for the 2026 Benton County election cycle, according to a list of candidates who have picked up …

On the morning of January 2, 2026, deputies from the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office responding to a welfare check at a home on East Little Richland Road in rural Waverly discovered the bodies of …

(The Center Square) — Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and …

(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will announce programs for summer food assistance in his fiscal year 2027 budget, TCS has learned. The governor is facing criticism for not …

Several candidates — including a number of incumbents — have begun the qualifying process for the 2026 Benton County election cycle , according to a list of candidates who have picked up …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting entries for its 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the “Tennessee Wildlife” magazine annual calendar and license cards. All …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 12/8-12/15/25: Melissa Ann Adams , 56, 574 Country Club Ln., Holladay. Possession of schedule II cocaine, possession of unlawful drug …

On 12/10/25, the following defendants were charged court costs/ taxes, and received fines, sentences, probation, or court orders as indicated: Bethany Coggins Morrow Bailey , 47, of Camden, pled …

Research shows that getting older does not necessarily mean a person’s driving days are over, but some aspects of aging can affect one’s ability to drive safely. Keeping track of changes in …

The Benton County Sheriff Office (BCSO) reports drug related arrests have been executed from traffic stops on an all too often basis. With the assistance of K-9 officers deputies have been quite busy …

On Friday, Dec. 12, Chancery Clerk Tim Burrus announced he would be retiring at the end of December after 23 years of service in his position. A reception in his honor was held at the Benton County …

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) held its annual Christmas party to celebrate the season and recognize staff members who had been voted “best of the year” by …

On Thursday, Dec. 11, Benton County Electric System (BCES) held a Christmas Open House reception for their customers. Visitors were greeted by beautiful decorations, a 15-foot Christmas tree, snack …

The Benton County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday night, Dec. 15, to reject a resolution that would have renewed the county’s use of Open Meeting Technologies’ meeting- management …

The Benton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 15, to approve funding for a one-year subscription to Placer AI, a data analytics platform designed to measure tourism …

On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Benton County – Camden Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Camden Christmas Parade. The more than 100 entries in this year’s parade made it the biggest ever for the …

Benton County Schools have been awarded $17,000 in grants from Utrust to support programs designed to recognize and celebrate the school employees who make a difference for students every day. …

An extended discussion over jet fuel pricing, overhead costs, and airport operations took place during the Benton County Commission meeting Monday, Dec. 15, as commissioners considered a resolution …