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Local headlines Dr. Robert L. Horton, Sr., passes away Dr. Robert L. Horton, Sr. passed away at Camden Healthcare on Wednesday after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday at Oakdale Funeral Home. For a complete story see next week's edition of The Camden Chronicle. ... [Read full story] Snowfall blankets Benton County; Numerous accidents reported to local law enforcement Ken, Savanah, and Nicole Beal had fun playing in the snow on Sunday. They built this snowman in their yard at 2920 Highway 69 South. On Friday, a winter storm moved into Benton County, dropping the most snow the county has seen in several years. When all was said and done, Benton County had approximately 8 inches of snow and ice by the time the storm moved out of the area on Saturday. In many ways the county was fortunate because the snow arrived first instead of the sleet and freezing rain that was predicted. Kids were excited on Thursday when it was announced there would be no school on Friday. They took advantage of the long weekend by getting out and playing in the snow. On ... [Read full story] New logo introduced to celebrate Benton County’s 175th anniversary This is the first week that we are presenting the new logo for the 175 year anniversary of Benton County. The logo was created by Mindy Winters who was the chosen winner of the logo contest. As Benton County celebrates its 175th birthday there will be several celebratory events ... [Read full story] Local woman dispatched to Haiti Kim Plunk When news of the tragic earthquake in Haiti reached the United States, Kim Plunk of Camden, knew there was a strong possibility she would have to go. Plunk is a member of the Disaster Mortuary Organization Response Teams (DMORT) that is responsible for identifying bodies after a disaster such as the one in Haiti. As a dental hygienist, Plunk is trained to use dental records for positive identity. Her mission on this trip will be to identify Americans who were killed in Haiti when the earthquake struck. DMORT is part of the U.S, Dept. of Health and ... [Read full story] School Board looks toward tough budget SUCCESSFUL BENEFIT - Marty Hollowell volunteered his time as auctioneer on Saturday night. The benefit was held to help pay the expenses incurred by the death of Jeremy Pinkley. Guests were treated to vegetable soup or chili, drinks, and homemade desserts. A silent and live auction was held. In spite of the snowy weather and slick roads, volunteers who worked the event were very pleased with the successful outcome. The Benton County Board of Education met on Monday night at the Benton County Career and Technical Center. After approval of the minutes from December the board voted to approve Lucille Calkins, David T. Davis, Elizabeth Dyer, Candice Inman Fields, Megan Fuqua, Casey Miller, and Kimberly D. Walker as substitute teachers pending background checks. The Transportation Committee met and approved the transfer of bus route 18 from Buddy Daniel to Ronnie Webb. The also heard an appeal regarding bus suspension. It was determined that discipline children ... [Read full story] Fridays in February are Benton County Wear Red Pictured left to right – Gary Evans. Andrea Needham, Jimmy Wiseman, Barbara Kelly, Phyllis Taylor, Jean Chandler, and Denny Smith. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 1 in 3 men and 1 in 4 women die from heart disease every year. In 2006, the heart disease death rate for the U.S. was 200.2. The Tennessee rate was 242.8, and Benton County’s was 539.5. In 2007, the U.S. rate was 190.7, Tennessee’s was 233.2, and Benton County’s was 559.2. While the U.S. and Tennessee rates are decreasing, the Benton County death rate increases substantially each year. Benton ... [Read full story] Henry County traffic stop leads to Benton County arrest On Tuesday afternoon a Camden man was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver, and driving on suspended license. According to a report by the Paris Post-Intelligencer. Donald R. Dolliver was stopped by ... [Read full story]   [Local news archives]		Announcements Announcements 2/4     Obituaries Luther L. Thomas   Cathye F. Claypool   Pauline P. Jones   Frances J. 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