Local volunteers honored by governor

The Camden Chronicle - Tue Nov 24

Pictured left to right is Gary Evans, Benton County Three Star Coordinator, Sue Waters, Benton County Governor's Senior Volunteer Award recipient for 2009, and Landon Davidson, Benton County Governor's Youth Volunteer Star Award recipient.

James Melton announces bid for County Mayor

The Camden Chronicle - Tue Nov 17

James Warren Melton officially announced his run for Benton County Mayor this past Monday.

Tipton Co. Police Make Arrest In Stolen Weapons Case

WLMT - Tue Nov 17

Tipton County deputies have arrested a woman for stealing a stash of guns from her ex-boyfriend. On November 6, 2009, deputies with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office received a call about the theft of several weapons from a home in the 7000 block of Highway 179 in Covington, Tennessee.

Wheel Tax issue rises again

The Camden Chronicle - Tue Nov 10

When the Benton County Commission meets in regular session on Nov. 16 they will consider a resolution to request that the Tennessee State Legislature pass a private act levying a motor vehicle privilege tax be assessed against the citizens of Benton County.

Benton County schools receive state report cards

The Camden Chronicle - Tue Nov 10

The state Department of Education has released Tennessees annual school report cards.

Benton county receives block grant for water system

The Camden Chronicle - Tue Nov 10

Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber recently approved more than $28 million in Community Development Block Grants to assist with infrastructure improvements in Tennessee.

County Mayor asks for wheel tax

The Camden Chronicle - Fri Nov 06

At the November meeting of the Benton County Commission County Mayor Jimmy Wiseman will have a resolution up for consideration asking for the Tennessee State Legislature to enact a Private Act for a wheel tax in Benton County.

Benton County Animal Shelter - Construction underway

The Camden Chronicle - Tue Nov 03

At Octobers commission meeting commissioners approved a site at the industrial park for the new animal shelter.

Camden To Get New Animal Shelter

WSMV-TV 4 News - Mon Nov 02

Benton County is hoping to turn over a new leaf when it comes to taking care of homeless pets.

11 percent jobless in Madison Co.

The Jackson Sun - Thu Oct 29

Unemployment in Madison County reached 11 percent last month, the highest percentage rate since 1983.