Event Brief
Putnam County schools director responds to hoax threats
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Corby King addresses swatting calls and false bomb/gun threats, stressing student and staff safety amid rising fear.
WHO: Corby King, Director of Schools for Putnam County, Tennessee
WHAT: Addressed a wave of hoax threats and swatting calls targeting schools, including messages alleging bombs or guns on campus
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET
WHERE: Putnam County, Tennessee
WHY: The immediate trigger was a recent wave of swatting calls and false threats sent to schools, causing fear and anxiety across the community.
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