On Friday, May 9, at the 2025 Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Camden Elementary School (CES) teacher Pam Pettyjohn was given an award for excellence in …

On Saturday, May 24, a semi with trailer overturned on I-40 near exit 126. Fortunately, the driver was not injured and there were no hazmat materials on board. Diesel fuel from the semi’s tanks …

The Benton County 4-H Wildlife Judging Team traveled to Lone Oaks Farm on Wednesday, May 14, to compete in the Western Region 4-H Wildlife Judging Competition. The National Wildlife Habitat …

TBI special agents, working with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Murfreesboro Police Dept., arrested a Mansfield man in connection to a homicide. An investigation began on …

When West Tennessee Healthcare’s nurse practitioner Tara Roberts first stepped into the world of public health, she had no idea the ripple effect she’d one day create. But now, thanks to …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 5/20-5/25/25: Allison Danielle Cooper , 18, 104 Laveta Ln., Camden. Underage possession/ consumption of alcohol, possession of medication …

A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County resulted in more than a dozen indictments and arrests. As a result of that diligent work, Carroll County …

An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of Teresa Suzanne Dillingham, a former probation officer serving Carroll and Weakley counties with …

LifeLine Blood Services and Joe Mahan Ford have partnered up again to save lives. Donate blood with LifeLine from Memorial Day until Labor Day for chances to win a 2022 Ford Mustang convertible. …

The Krider Performing Arts Center (KPAC) in Paris is hosting a series called “Tuesdays in the Park” this summer. The Eiffel Tower Park series will kick off a great summer lineup on …

Union University in Jackson reported that three students with ties to Benton County graduated from Union at the spring commencement services of the 200th graduating class on Saturday, May 3. …

Tales of the future: Mars City Ambassador tours Benton County          On Monday, May 26th, 2075, Mars City Ambassador to Earth Adam Carson toured …

May is the time each year when we see hundreds of turtles on our roads. If you see a live one, please do something! Help them cross by moving them carefully off the road, but only in the same …

The 2025 legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly concluded with the passage of numerous laws that will influence the daily lives of residents statewide. With legislation covering …

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has named 158 high schools as FAFSA Champions for the 2024-25 academic year, recognizing their outstanding work in helping students complete the Free …

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is officially unveiling “Promise to Call,” a new effort to prevent suicide and save lives. The …

On Wednesday, May 14, a call came to the Benton County Sheriff Office for a welfare check on Bethel Church Road. Someone had observed a man on the property who appeared to be unresponsive. When the …

A very special afternoon ceremony was held at Camden Elementary School (CES) on Monday, May 19, as school officials dedicated the “Buddy Bench” as a lasting tribute to the memory of …

On Friday, May 23, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and partnering law enforcement agencies in Benton, Decatur, Henry, and Wayne counties, will be …

The Benton County Chamber of Commerce has completed its move to a new office at 258A W. Main St. and has since released the full lease agreement, addressing earlier concerns and reinforcing its …