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    SCAM ALERT
    March 10, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— Sheriff Eddie Farris and the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office have beenmade aware of another scam circulating in Putnam County.This specific scam involves...
    Sheriff discusses ICE partnership during campus event
    March 9, 2026
    Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris was the guest speaker at the first “Take the Mic” event hosted by Tennessee Tech’s Turning Point chapter on Feb....

    MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF WEAPONS AND DRUGS IN A SCHOOL ZONE
    March 5, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—At approximately 9:39 AM today, March 5, PCSO School Resource DeputyGentry, who is assigned to Highland Rim Academy, was notified...

    HIGH RISK TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FELONY ARREST
    March 2, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On Sunday, March 1st, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Di-vision, assisted by PCSO Patrol Deputies, the Tennessee...

    4 MONTH NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST
    February 27, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On the morning of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Putnam County Sher-iff’s Office Narcotics Division, assisted by the Putnam...

    Nashville Teacher Arrested in ICAC Investigation; Charged in Putnam...
    February 19, 2026
    A Nashville-area teacher has been charged in Putnam County following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of a minor.According to...

    Filing Deadline Passes: Putnam County Ballots Set for Primary and...
    February 19, 2026
    The door is officially closed.  With the qualifying deadline now passed, Putnam County’s candidate list is locked and voters can finally see who is...

    Filing Deadline Approaches; Party Designations Reflect Official...
    February 18, 2026
    The field of candidates seeking office in Putnam County continues to expand as the qualifying deadline approaches.The following list reflects...

    County Commission to Review Reappraisal Plan, Budget Calendar at...
    February 17, 2026
    Putnam County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse following the Presidents Day holiday delay, with property reappraisal...

    MISSING PERSON UPDATE CHARLES RUSH
    February 9, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – At approximately 9:45 AM on February 9, 2026, PCSO K9 Unit locatedmissing person, Charles Rush. Mr. Rush was reported missing...

    MISSING PERSON CHARLES RUSH PUTNAM COUNTY, TN
    February 9, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Officeare seeking the public’s assistance in locating...

    Why We’re Here — and Why It Matters Now
    February 9, 2026
    This week marks a milestone I don’t take lightly—the launch of the first print edition of Highlands Insider.This newspaper exists because we love...

    Multiple Agencies Respond to SWAT Incident in Jackson County;...
    February 8, 2026
    Saturday, Feb. 7, as of 6:10 p.m.Multiple law enforcement agencies from across the region, including units from Putnam County, are assisting the...

    Barricaded Subject in Jackson County Taken Into Custody;...
    February 8, 2026
    A barricaded subject in Jackson County has been taken into custody following an extended law enforcement response involving multiple agencies,...

    Jackson County Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Response;...
    February 8, 2026
    A Jackson County man was taken into custody Saturday evening following an extended SWAT response after authorities say he fired multiple shots at...

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