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Yesterday | Jacksonsun.com

Area closings for Independence Day

The following West Tennessee offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Huntingdon, TN, Chester County, TN, Henderson, TN, Crockett County, TN

Tue Jun 30, 2009

WBBJ-TV

New Benton Co. Ambulance Service

It has been several weeks in the making, but after much debate, Benton County residents can rest easy following a vote by the county commission.

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Related Topix: Big Sandy, TN

Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Benton County benefits from stimulus plan

Gravel trucks and heavy equipment line the roadway in front of The Camden Chronicle on Monday as workers apply blacktop to the rough road surface.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN

Wed Jun 24, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Readers' Choice Winners Have Arrived

The Camden Chronicle is extremely proud to present its brand new Readers Choice Awards for 2009 in this special section devoted to the best of Benton County as voted on by the readers of Benton Countys 119-year-old newspaper.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN

Mon Jun 22, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Electric Board votes down Industrial Assoc.

The West Tennessee Industrial Association was organized in 1956 with the goal of helping prospective companies worldwide to find a site to build their business within the West Tennessee area.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

WBIR-TV Knoxville

Benton County neighbors fear dangers of TVA's coal ash

A woman in Camden, Tenn., kept breaking out in an itchy rash and developed inexplicable kidney problems.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN, Tennessee, Kingston, TN

The Camden Chronicle

Commission recesses to negotiate EMS deal

The Benton County Commission met in regular session on Monday night. After the meeting was called to order the citizens forum was opened to the citizens who wished to speak.

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Related Topix: Holladay, TN, Big Sandy, TN, Camden, TN

Thu Jun 18, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Suspects charged in armed robbery

According to Benton County Sheriff Tony King three individuals have been arrested and charged with the February 13 armed robbery of Big Daddys on Highway 70 East.

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Wed Jun 17, 2009

Jacksonsun.com

Two arrested in Benton County meth probe

Two people were arrested Tuesday in Benton County in a methamphetamine investigation.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN

Thu Jun 11, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Busy week for law enforcement

Law enforcement for both county and city were kept busy over the weekend with a rash of burglaries and vandalisms.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN

Fri Jun 05, 2009

Jacksonsun.com

Camden man killed in single-car wreck

A Camden man was killed Thursday night in single-car accident in Benton County. Travis Hampton, 65, died after his car ran into a rock embankment off U.S. 461 about three miles south of Camden, according to an accident report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN

Thu Jun 04, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Al Ward to advise county

With John Whitworth getting elected to the position of General Sessions Judge the County Commission appointed Al Ward to serve as their advisor.

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Related Topix: Murray State University, Camden, TN

Wed May 27, 2009

Jacksonsun.com

101 Great Things to Do

Get ready for the dirt to fly June 12 and 13 when a truck and tractor pull is scheduled for Jackson's Fairgrounds Park, 800 S. Highland Ave.

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Related Topix: Tennessee, Camden, TN, Carroll County, TN, Huntingdon, TN, Hardin County, TN

Mon May 25, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Whitworth appointed judge

At Mondays commission meeting commissioners heard from candidates who wished to be considered for the fourth district seat that was vacated by Perry Hensley.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN, Big Sandy, TN, Humphreys County, TN

Sat May 23, 2009

Jacksonsun.com

There's a new judge in Benton County

You can call him 'Your Honor' now. Camden lawyer John Whitworth, of Whitworth Law Firm, was sworn in Friday afternoon as Benton County's new General Sessions and Juvenile Court judge.

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Related Topix: Camden, TN

Thu May 21, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Former pastor charged with sex crimes

Former Benton County resident, Michael James was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two sex crimes including aggravated statutory rape.

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Related Topix: Eva, TN

Sat May 16, 2009

WVLT-TV Knoxville

Tennessee counties declared "major disasters" after April storm

On Saturday, President Obama declared Tennessee has areas of major disaster after the round of storms, tornadoes and flooding that hit the state April 10, 2009.

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Related Topix: Weather, Rutherford County, TN, Sequatchie County, TN

Thu May 14, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Pierce named Mother of the Year

Jennifer Pierce was named Mother of the Year. She is pictured with her son, Rory and daughter, Lauren.

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Sat May 09, 2009

Jacksonsun.com

Thursday headlines in The Jackson Sun

Thursday headlines in The Jackson Sun will include the following stories: STANDOF F FOLLOW: Jackson police have found a body that may be that of Chico Donaldson.

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Related Topix: Jackson, TN, Jackson Metro, Suicide

Thu May 07, 2009

The Camden Chronicle

Former Benton County teacher dies

Wanda Ruth Allen passed away on May 2 after a long battle with cancer. Allen taught for 26 years in the Benton County school system.

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Related Topix: University of Tennessee at Martin, Camden, TN

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