The 2025 growing season marks yet another challenging year for Tennessee row crop production, with high input costs, low commodity prices, and drought impacting overall profitability. To assist …

Over Chattanooga at 7 a.m. on Oct. 21, 1936, a mass of silver webs drifted down, filled with thousands of baby orb-weaver spiders ballooning on silk threads.  A farmer’s wife ran …

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) East Tennessee Nursery is accepting tree seedling orders until March 15, 2026, or while supplies last. More than two dozen …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is encouraging youth across the state in grades K-12 to submit their original artwork of any Tennessee native fish for the national Art of Conservation: …

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 No BCVP Meeting The Benton County Volunteer Program will NOT have a Speaker’s Day meeting in November, 2025. We will be celebrating the Thanksgiving and …

TVA officially dedicated 10 new state-of-the-art aeroderivative natural gas turbine units at its New Johnsonville site on Monday, Nov. 17. These units have come online just in time for peak demand …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 11/10-11/17/25: William Dale Casey , 57, 94 Jacqueline Cir., Camden. Felony reckless endangerment. Christopher Robert Guin , 45, 91 …

On 11/12/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Jarrid Dewayne Sterling , 40, of Camden, theft of property up to $10,000, criminal trespass. Jamie …

Many parents aren't aware of the wide range of services their schools' counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but …

When cold weather approaches, the cats that live outside need a few extra considerations. If you have any of these community cats near you, consider ways that you could help them out during the …

Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The …

Many parents aren't aware of the wide range of services their schools' counselors have to offer. Yes, professional school counselors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but …

Catherwood shares message of service, sacrifice, and healing Camden Central High School held its annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday morning, November 11, honoring local veterans and their …

On Friday, Nov. 7, Camden Elementary School (CES) honored area Veterans with a special assembly. Students of the school invited their Veteran family members to be “Heroes in the Hall.” …

The Tennessee Valley Authority will continue operating 10 existing natural gas combustion turbine units at its Johnsonville site in Humphreys County, citing increased electricity demand across the …

In anticipation of the seasonal cold weather, BCSO has resumed their Firewood Assistance Program, which provides firewood at no cost for those who need assistance keeping their homes warm. …

The annual Toy and Coat Drive sponsored by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is in full swing. They will be accepting donations until Friday, Dec. 12. BCSO is looking for new or …

On Monday, Nov. 10, the Camden City Board of Aldermen was informed that the bridge on North Forrest Street, near Tranquilly Apartments, has failed a State of Tennessee inspection. The bridge must be …

On Thursday, Nov. 6, Apex Bank saluted the area Veterans with a gathering at the National Guard Armory in Camden. There were more than 75 Veterans and their guests in attendance. A buffet meal of …

The 2025 growing season marks yet another challenging year for Tennessee row crop production, with high input costs, low commodity prices, and drought impacting overall profitability. To assist …