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PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DIRECTOR ADDRESSES WAVE OF HOAX THREATS
Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County, Tennessee, addressed the recent wave of swatting calls and false threats targeting schools, including messages about potential
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO SPOT RED FLAGS AND AVOID CONTRACTOR SCAMS
Tennessee officials are urging residents to stay vigilant against contractor fraud during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (May 18-22, 2026). The Tennessee Department of Commerce &
8 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS UNDER LOCKDOWN AFTER MORE HOAX THREATS
As of 10:30 AM, eight Putnam County Schools are under lockdown following multiple false threat calls received throughout the day. The affected schools include Upperman
MONTEREY POLICE ARREST MAN ON FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT CHARGES
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, officers from the Monterey Police Department arrested Charles Martin Davis on two active warrants stemming from an in-depth investigation into
PUTNAM DEPUTIES RESPOND TO MORE HOAX SCHOOL THREATS
This morning at approximately 7:58 AM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) responded to hoax threats targeting two local schools. An anonymous caller reported that
FREE FISHING DAY COMING JUNE 6TH
Free Fishing Day is coming to Tennessee on June 6th, offering a perfect opportunity for experienced anglers and beginners alike to get outside and enjoy
WHITE COUNTY DEPUTIES NAB SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT ONE DAY LATER USING FLOCK LPR SYSTEM
On May 16, 2026, White County deputies apprehended Caleb Horn one day after he and a female accomplice allegedly committed a shoplifting incident at Lazy
SCIENTISTS WARN OF A VERY BAD TICK YEAR AS EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS HIT RECORD HIGHS
Scientists are warning of a particularly bad tick season this year as warmer weather arrives. Emergency room visits for tick bites reached record highs for
ATHENS SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED
In Athens, Tennessee, police responded to a shooting at 108 Fisher Street, where they found a 36-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her upper
18 DOGS RESCUED FROM HOME FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD AND FECES IN WHITE COUNTY
Deputy Hunt responded to a report of possible animal cruelty in the northwest end of the county. After speaking with the complainant, who described inhumane
PUTNAM COUNTY BOMB THREAT REVEALED TO BE A HOAX
A bomb threat reported at Cane Creek Elementary School in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Friday morning was quickly determined to be a hoax. At around 9:20
BOMB THREAT REPORTED AT CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN COOKEVILLE
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has received reports of an alleged bomb threat at Cane Creek Elementary School, located at 1500 W Jackson St
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DIRECTOR ADDRESSES WAVE OF HOAX THREATS
Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County, Tennessee, addressed the recent wave of swatting calls and false threats targeting schools, including messages about potential bombs or guns on campu ...
TENNESSEE OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO SPOT RED FLAGS AND AVOID CONTRACTOR SCAMS
Tennessee officials are urging residents to stay vigilant against contractor fraud during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week (May 18-22, 2026). The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Regu ...
8 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS UNDER LOCKDOWN AFTER MORE HOAX THREATS
As of 10:30 AM, eight Putnam County Schools are under lockdown following multiple false threat calls received throughout the day. The affected schools include Upperman High School, Upperman Middle Sch ...
MONTEREY POLICE ARREST MAN ON FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT CHARGES
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, officers from the Monterey Police Department arrested Charles Martin Davis on two active warrants stemming from an in-depth investigation into the suspected theft of money fr ...
PUTNAM DEPUTIES RESPOND TO MORE HOAX SCHOOL THREATS
This morning at approximately 7:58 AM, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) responded to hoax threats targeting two local schools. An anonymous caller reported that an individual armed with an AR ...
FREE FISHING DAY COMING JUNE 6TH
Free Fishing Day is coming to Tennessee on June 6th, offering a perfect opportunity for experienced anglers and beginners alike to get outside and enjoy the state's excellent fishing. The Tennessee ...
WHITE COUNTY DEPUTIES NAB SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT ONE DAY LATER USING FLOCK LPR SYSTEM
On May 16, 2026, White County deputies apprehended Caleb Horn one day after he and a female accomplice allegedly committed a shoplifting incident at Lazy Days Market. According to the report, the woma ...
SCIENTISTS WARN OF A VERY BAD TICK YEAR AS EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS HIT RECORD HIGHS
Scientists are warning of a particularly bad tick season this year as warmer weather arrives. Emergency room visits for tick bites reached record highs for April since tracking began in 2017, accordin ...
ATHENS SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTED
In Athens, Tennessee, police responded to a shooting at 108 Fisher Street, where they found a 36-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her upper extremity. She was transported to a regional trauma ce ...
18 DOGS RESCUED FROM HOME FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD AND FECES IN WHITE COUNTY
Deputy Hunt responded to a report of possible animal cruelty in the northwest end of the county. After speaking with the complainant, who described inhumane living conditions for numerous animals, the ...
PUTNAM COUNTY BOMB THREAT REVEALED TO BE A HOAX
A bomb threat reported at Cane Creek Elementary School in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Friday morning was quickly determined to be a hoax. At around 9:20 AM, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) ...
BOMB THREAT REPORTED AT CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN COOKEVILLE
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has received reports of an alleged bomb threat at Cane Creek Elementary School, located at 1500 W Jackson St in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school is curre ...
