James Woods was like many teenagers. He focused on school work, enjoyed chess with friends, and volunteered to mow his elderly neighbors’ lawns. He was a star track athlete at his high school in …

Mother Goose books will return to Camden Elementary School (CES) next week when Santa Claus stops by to make deliveries for Christmas.  Santa will visit CES on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. …

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 …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 12/2-12/7/25: Dana Leigh Alcantar , 45, 1490 Natchez Trace Rd., Camden. Capias. Jackie Nicole Cooley , 27, 1179 Hwy. 70W, Camden. …

The Board of Commissioners for Benton County will meet in regular session on Monday, Dec. 15, at the Benton County Courthouse at 6 p.m. During the forums portion of the meeting, District Attorney …

Vintage holiday decorations are back in style and, for many households, they’re more than sentimental keepsakes. A UT Extension consumer economist says they can represent a chance to save …

Most of us alive today were not around when the bombing of Pearl Harbor took place. Those of us who were alive may have been too young at the time to remember the event. Regardless, this is a …

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 …

Who Will Let the Dogs Out (WWLDO), a national nonprofit advocacy group that aims to improve the lives of shelter dogs, has donated $2,500 through its InstaSnip program to the Benton County …

On Monday, Dec. 9, the City of Camden Board of Aldermen met in regular session. An announcement was made relating to receipt of Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) grant funding. The …

The annual Benton County - Camden Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will feature former Highway Superintendent Buck Carter as its Grand Marshal this year. The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. …

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Big Sandy School was proudly presented with a wooden plague in the design of the U.S. flag with the words of the “Pledge of Allegiance” laser etched into it. The …

The 24th Judicial District Drug Task Force executed a major narcotics operation in Benton County on Monday, Nov. 17, resulting in nine arrests at what authorities believe to be a single property. …

The Tennessee Economic and Community Development Department (TNECD) recently allocated new community development block grant (CDBG) funds, approving a new CDBG of $419,240 for Benton County. This …

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Big Sandy Police Chief James Sukach officially steps down from his post in retirement. He will be replaced by Ken Wright, a former Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputy. …

On Monday, Nov. 15, the Benton County Commission officially approved the hiring of Daniel King, attorney at law. King is now the new attorney for Benton County, and Commissioners seemed eager to …

On Monday, Nov. 15, at the Benton County Commission meeting, commissioners affirmed the interim appointment of Brian Hicks to the position of Benton County Highway Superintendent. Hicks was recently …

At the Benton County Commission meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, representatives of the senior citizens community in Benton County spoke about the recent change of personnel at the Benton County Senior …

On Monday, Nov. 15, a retirement ceremony for BCSO K-9 Officer Medal was held at the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. The ceremony was attended by several officers, Sheriff Kenny Christopher, …

On Sunday, Nov. 16, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a young man was observed lying on the railroad tracks close to an old rock quarry near Old Hwy. 70 in Camden. A train approached, traveling eastbound …