McDowell County first responders save woman’s life after suicide attempt, both win awards

A McDowell County deputy and a 911 dispatcher received an award on Monday, April 8, 2024 for saving someone’s life. The McDowell County Sheriff awarded medals to Chief Deputy Anthony Epperson and dispatcher Ladawna Mullins after they saved a woman’s life in the line of duty. Chief deputy Epperson was called on scene to a woman holding a gun, attempting to take her own life. Epperson said his training in crisis intervention with Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is what helped him address the situation and talk the woman down effectively. “She didn’t want anyone to interfere or intervene in that situation, and with CIT and my training that I received, I was able to reach her and get on page with her to the point to where she finally decided to relinquish that firearm and change her mindset on ending her life,” said Epperson.
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Student in Putnam County school bus crash to undergo surgery, in serious condition

Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton tells 13 News five students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital after a school bus crash. Sheriff Eggleton says the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Sheriff Eggleton says the bus driver may have experienced a medical emergency, causing the bus to crash into a tree. It happened on Roosevelt Boulevard in the Eleanor. Emergency crews responded to the scene. One of the students injured in Wednesday morning’s school bus crash in Putnam County has to undergo surgery due to internal injuries, according to Putnam County Sheriff Bobby Eggleton. Sheriff Eggleton says he is in “serious condition.”
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