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Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers38 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented: Cookeville Police...

Randy Porter (Putnam County Mayor)
“We had about a $1.5 million increase in claims last year. To get that down to an 8 percent increase is significant for our county and our employees.”
“We have been able to absorb these increases for years, and that is something we want to continue for our employees.”

Putnam County Commission approves insurance plan, advances projects...

Editor’s Note: This report provides expanded coverage of the April 20 commission meeting. A summary of key actions appears on the front page, with...

JUSTICE SNAPSHOT - Recent arrests across Putnam County agencies

These warrants are obtained through the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and include arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and Monterey...

Warrants this week

These warrants are obtained through the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s office and includes arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and Monterey police, the Putnam...

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL BATTERY ARREST

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On March 31, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a reportfrom Michigan Child Protective Services regarding allegations...

PUTNAM COUNTY RECEIVES FEMA GRANT FOR EMERGENCY GENERATORS - $883K...

PUTNAM COUNTY — Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter announced this week that the county has been awarded an $883,000 Hazard Mitigation Grant from the...

SUBSCRIBERS: Putnam County’s Republican Mayoral Debate is almost...

🚨 LIMITED SEATING – SUBSCRIBER PRIORITY 🚨ACCESS CODE: Insider2026Putnam County’s Republican Mayoral Debate is almost here—and seating is extremely...

Putnam County Mayoral Debate Ticket Link

🚨 LIMITED SEATING – SUBSCRIBER PRIORITY 🚨ACCESS CODE: Insider2026Putnam County’s Republican Mayoral Debate is almost here — and seating is...

TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FELONY ARREST

February 24, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On February 18, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Deputies conducteda traffic stop at Baxter Rd and Cookeville Boat Dock Rd...

ELECTION COMMISSION MEETING

February 18, 2026

The Putnam County Election Commission willmeet on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.at the Election Commission Office: 705 CountyServices...

The importance of partnerships in emergencies

February 11, 2026

A little bit of snow turned into a treacherous situation for many drivers on Jan. 15.But around 1 p.m that day, a fast moving snow squall reduced...

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...

Bryan Ray Harper arrested Jan 21 for possession and distribution of...

February 4, 2026

A Cookeville man is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material following a cybertip sent to Cookeville Police in December...

AGGRAVATED BURGLARY AND VANDALISM ARREST IN PUTNAM COUNTY

January 21, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On January 18, 2026, PCSO responded to a reported burglary at a residencelocated in Putnam County, TN.Detectives made contact...

Cookeville Regional Earns Top National Honors for Clinical...

January 19, 2026

Cookeville, Tenn. – Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) was named one of America’s50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery in...

Senator Paul Bailey

Hickory Classical Christian School

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