Power Of Putnam Forming Memorial Garden To Remember
Power of Putnam asking residents to bring pictures of friends or family members who have passed away from drug overdoses to form a memorial garden Saturday. Power of Putnam Lifeline Coordinator Dylan Johnson said the garden at Dogwood Park a part of Overdose Awareness Day. Johnson said displaying pictures of the victims will aim to […]
Algood Police Hosting Fall Shred To Safely Destroy Sensitive Documents
Algood residents can get rid of sensitive documents like tax documents, and old bills safely Saturday at City Hall. Police Chief Dale Armour said the idea began after discussions with Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler earlier this year. During presentations and classes supporting the Fraud Event for seniors, a shred truck was mentioned. “It’s actually good for […]
8 Putnam Inmates Taken To CRMC After Drug Overdoses At Jail
Two women charged with five counts of attempted second degree murder for smuggling drugs into the Putnam County Jail, resulting in eight inmates being taken to Cookeville Regional. The inmates received emergency medical treatment late Thursday for snorting what appeared to be a heroin/fentanyl mixture. Nicole Danielle Ealey accused of smuggling the drugs into the […]
UC Overdoses Following State Trends, Numbers Climbing
The Upper Cumberland continues to see climbing numbers of drug overdoses, according to experts. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Colby Lane said that fentanyl is the driving force behind most of the overdoses. Lane said that law enforcement sees traces of the drug in almost everything. “Drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine,” Lane said. “They said they’re […]
