The unemployment rate in Putnam County increased a full percentage point in May, according to the latest report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office signed an agreement this week that allows deputies to make immigration arrests on their streets. The county was already working on behalf of ICE in its jail.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office signed an agreement this week that allows deputies to make immigration arrests on their streets. The county was already working on behalf of ICE in its jail.

The suspect is accused of setting clothes on fire in the laundry room and trapping the occupants inside the home, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

PUTNAM COUNTY: Tennessee Tech chemistry major Sydney Decatur was among 15 students to receive the American Chemical Society Student Achievement Award, according to the school.

Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 09:23 AM EDT JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — First responders are working to locate a missing boater after a report of a drowning on Douglas Lake.

Brindly and Syverson were both being held on felony warrants in Morgan County.

The Putnam County Fire Department said it responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 16000 block of Buffalo Valley Road around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4.

Putnam County Commissioners met on Tuesday evening to appoint a new humane officer. They also heard public comment from people sharing their dissatisfaction with how the county’s animal shelter ...

Exclusive: Putnam County signs deal with ICE to hold immigration detainees The Puntman County Jail will hold ICE detainees at a federal reimbursement rate of $75 per person, per day.

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office was using a helicopter to search the area after the kayaker was reported missing around 5:30 p.m.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said it is searching around the Memorial Bridge in the St. Johns River for a missing kayaker.