Putnam Schools Practicing Emergency Drills This Week
Putnam County Emergency Management and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office are visiting schools across the county this week to practice emergency drills. The drills covered severe weather, fire, and intruder scenarios. EMA Director Brandon Smith said the drills this week have gone well. “We always have good conversations with our administrators and with our schools,” […]
Putnam Sheriff Launches Operation Summertime Wakeup
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office taking a stance against narcotics this summer, launching Operation Summertime Wakeup. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said ten arrests happened on day one Wednesday with more to come. Farris said with more drug-related arrests, the Sheriff’s Office discovers larger criminal networks in Putnam County. “We are out here every single […]
Tuesday Panel Discussion Will Showcase How Center Helps Abuse Victims
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center will provide an overview of its services to domestic abuse victims during a Tuesday panel. The panel titled “What Happens When Your World Turns Upside Down” will focus on issues like housing, prosecution, mental health assistance, substance abuse counseling, and safety planning. Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth Regional […]
