Longtime Benton County Senior Citizens Center employee Joyce Ball has been named interim director of the center. She will serve in this role until further decisions are made by the Benton County …

Residents now have a convenient new way to renew their driver’s licenses and handle other licensing needs, thanks to the installation of a self-service kiosk in the Benton County Courthouse …

President Donald Trump touted a list of border security measures he’s implemented in his first month in office before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. “Since taking office, …

Mexico has made a “very interesting” proposal of matching U.S. tariffs on China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 28. It came after Mexico’s Economy Secretary …

(The Center Square) – A proposed law would force Tennessee students to go without their cellular communication devices during instructional time. House Bill 932 is on the House …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 2/25-3/2/25: Tanya Dale Byars , 48, 32 Byron Ellinor Dr., Ormond Beach, FL. Fugitive from justice. Randy Lynn Cooper , 61, 116 Frazier …

On 2/24/25, the following defendants were charged court costs/ taxes, and received fines, sentences, probation, or court orders as indicated: Betty Dupree , 60, of Camden, pled to a lesser …

On Saturday, February 22, the Camden Central High School Chess Team traveled west on Interstate 40 to compete in the Tennessee Chess Association Scholastic Tournament held at St. Francis of Assisi …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed regret over last week’s clash with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House and has pledged to sign a minerals …

On Monday, February 24th, the Camden American Legion Post 102 gifted the Benton County 4-H Shooting Sports Program a Crossman Challenger Competition PCP Air Gun and an air compressor. Benton County …

The 2025 Northeast Sub-Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held on Monday, February 24 th, at Houston County Middle School. Benton County contestants competed with other Henry, Dickson, …

On 2/21/25, the following defendants were bound over to the Grand Jury/ Circuit Court: Charles Ray Baker , 64, of Eva, manufacture/ deliver/ sell/ possession with intent of schedule II meth, …

BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Arrests from 2/17-2/24/25: Joshua Ray Cook , 44, 50 Chirt Pit Rd., Camden. Failure to appear capias. Samuel Clay Melton , 29, 63 Sunnyfield Ln., …

Ella Robbins is loving the snow in Camden. She is a 4 month old Corgi and this is her second snow!! She loves it!

As Black History Month comes to a close, the Camden Chronicle is proud to highlight the achievements of local athletes who have left a lasting impact on our community. One such individual is Thomas …

Telehealth appointments are now available at the Benton County Health Department and other local health departments in Tennessee. Appointments are quick and convenient. These appointments can often …

The Benton County Commission approved a resolution on Tuesday, February 19, allowing the Benton County Sheriff’s Department to enter into a matching grant agreement with the NRA to develop a …

CAMDEN – The All American Circus will bring its traveling show to Camden next month, offering a night of family entertainment. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at the …

The Benton County Commission met in quorum on Tuesday, February 19, to address a range of agenda items, including board appointments, industrial development matters, and funding resolutions. …

Two key resolutions related to the Industrial Development Board were tabled during the Benton County Commission meeting on February 19, after an attorney specializing in the subject was unable to …