PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On the morning of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Putnam County Sher-iff’s Office Narcotics Division, assisted by the Putnam...

A Nashville-area teacher has been charged in Putnam County following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of a minor.According to...

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...

The field of candidates seeking office in Putnam County continues to expand as the qualifying deadline approaches.The following list reflects...

Putnam County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse following the Presidents Day holiday delay, with property reappraisal...

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

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Officeare seeking the public’s assistance in locating...

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...

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...

A barricaded subject in Jackson County has been taken into custody following an extended law enforcement response involving multiple agencies,...

A Jackson County man was taken into custody Saturday evening following an extended SWAT response after authorities say he fired multiple shots at...

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

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

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On January 14, 2026, at approximately 7:00 pm, PCSO Narcotics Unit andPCSO Deputies executed a search warrant at the residence of...

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On January 15, 2026, PCSO Sgt. Garcia attempted to initiate a traffic stopon Baxter Rd after observing a Silver Honda Sedan fail...