Camden resident Patricia Cain’s talent for creating desserts placed her in the winner’s circle at the 16th Annual National Banana Pudding Festival the month. The annual event was held in …

In honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, on Oct. 20 the staff of Hopkins Apothecary in Camden all wore pink to show their support for breast cancer survivors, those still fighting, those …

On Friday, Oct. 17, Calvary Cemetery access drive from Rowsey Street in Camden recently was graded and and firmed up with a new installment of gravel. This repair is the first step forward in the …

The Benton County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with The Mill Workspace to introduce a brand-new workshop designed to help local businesses grow through effective social media strategies.  …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Marcus Carnell Box , 40, 409 W. Richland Ave., Waverly. Failure to appear capias. David Ronald Chadwick , 47, 716 W. Coxburg Rd., Camden. Driving on …

On 10/22/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Michael Tanner Bailey , 18, of Camden, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, theft …

Everyone is welcome at the Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) in Paris on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. for the 2025 KPAC Salute to Veterans. This annual celebration will feature KPAC’s …

The students of Learn-A-Lot Preschool have been learning about fire safety during the month of October. On Friday, Oct 24, special visitor Fireman Brad Mills taught the kids all about fighting fires, …

Camden businessman Jeff Piskos (right), who founded the annual spook house attractions Terror in the Square and the all-new Fear Factory, presents CHS student August Leadbeater (center) with a $100 …

By Candy Eaton The Benton County Commission met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 20, and heard several presentations from organizations and community leaders regarding ongoing and future …

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, members of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to call for assistance from the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). Decatur County E-911 …

Benton County Commissioner Stephen Stokes has pleaded guilty to sexual battery in Benton County Circuit Court. The plea was entered Monday, Oct. 20. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 15. …

On Saturday, Oct. 18, a pet adoption and donation event was held in the parking lots of Tractor Supply locations in Benton Henry and Humphreys Counties. The Benton County Tractor supply was host to …

On Friday, Oct. 17, PAWS of Benton County held an event at the Venue on the Square. There were black-suited dealers at the gaming tables and dining tables draped in white in the al fresco area for …

A traffic stop south of Big Sandy led to two arrests and the seizure of drugs intended for resale, according to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher. Deputies conducted the stop on Sept. 19 …

Three men have been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion that occurred in Camden early Monday morning, according to Benton County Sheriff Kenny Christopher. The homeowner, who was …

Second Harvest Food Bank was the site of the Benton County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Chamber Coffee on July 30. Community members and dignitaries gathered at the facility to enjoy …

In 1832, Abraham Lincoln lost his first election to a local office. Then his business failed. He ran for office again and was defeated. His fiancé died. He had a nervous breakdown and kept …

Due to upcoming maintenance and improvements, our airport runway will be closed from August 11th through August 27 th , weather permitting, for pavement and marking maintenance as part of the …