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Power of Putnam Executive Director Bill Gibson said he is disappointed but not surprised that fentanyl numbers are drastically increasing. A National Institute on Drug Abuse study found pill seizures by law enforcement have increased nearly 50-fold over the past three years. Gibson said homemade pills are a reason why the Upper Cumberland has seen an increase. “People have found ... Read More »

Cases of financial exploitation among elderly and vulnerable populations are on the rise in the Upper Cumberland. A state report released this week said there’s an urgent need to address the issue because it’s affecting a larger percentage of people. District Attorney General Lisa Zavogiannis serves the 31st Judicial District composed of Van Buren and Warren Counties. She helped prepare ... Read More »

Initial enrollment numbers for Putnam County Schools indicate the student population is returning to normal. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said compared to the end of school last year, an additional 450 students have arrived. “It does seem that there are many students that have returned from a homeschool type enrollment back to the traditional school setting,” Pierce said. “The pace ... Read More »