Camden Chronicle

09/25/2026

👵👴💙 Grandparents make Holladay School shine!

Holladay School celebrated some very special guests as grandparents joined students for a memorable day together.

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Holladay School was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday, September 15, as students welcomed some very special guests for a “GRANDparent Celebration”! The hallways and cafeteria were filled with …

09/25/2026

✈️🚒 County first responders complete Aircraft Emergency Response Training

Local first responders recently completed specialized training to help prepare for aircraft-related emergencies.

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The Benton County Rescue Squad (BCRS), area VFDs, and other county first responders gathered at the Benton County Airport on Saturday, Sept. 19, for an aircraft emergency response class focused on …

09/19/2026

Lions fall to McKenzie 56-8 after a strong first quarter. See detailed coverage of the game in next week’s issue of the Camden Chronicle.

09/19/2026

Lions still lead McKenzie 8-7 at the end of the first with the Rebels threatening to score.

09/19/2026

Camden leads McKenzie 8-7 in the first quarter

09/14/2026

A former Camden Elementary School employee misappropriated more than $31,000 in Scholastic Dollars earned through school book fairs, according to a new Tennessee Comptroller report. Investigators identified at least 15 personal orders delivered to the employee’s home—including a final $9,710 order placed after she was told she could no longer operate the book fair.

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A former Camden Elementary School media specialist misappropriated at least $31,404.68 in Scholastic Dollars earned through school book fairs, according to an investigative report released Sept. 14 …

09/08/2026

💜 Benton County proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day

Benton County officials have issued a proclamation recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day and honoring those impacted by overdose.

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On Monday, Aug. 31, Benton County officials joined in proclaiming the day to be International Overdose Awareness Day in the county. Benton County Prevention Coalition members joined with the Stewart …

09/08/2026

🇺🇸🏛️ Elected officials take oaths of office

Local elected officials officially began their terms after taking their oaths of office.

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At the Benton County Courthouse on Monday, Aug. 31, numerous elected Benton County officials took their respective oaths of office. Due to scheduling issues, some elected officials were administered …

09/05/2026