Jean Bray
Jean Brooks Bray, age 91 of the Winklers Community in Macon County, TN passed away Friday afternoon, February 13, 2026 at Knollwood Manor. Funeral Services for Jean Brooks Bray were conducted Monday morning, February 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. from the chapel of Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, TN with Brother…
Read MoreMacon picks up more district wins
The basketball teams at Macon County High School recorded some more district wins this past week. They had two different nights of basketball as the regular season nears its end. The first night was a trip to Watertown. The Tigerettes came ready to play but trailed by five points at half, 24-29. This contest had…
Read MoreFire Claims Three Local Businesses, Following Winter Storm
By Mark Darnell This past weekend Macon County was hit hard by Winter Storm Fern from Saturday January 24th extending into the next week. Precipitation started falling Saturday morning and continued throughout the evening, beginning with snow then sleet then freezing rain. Some estimates say that for every half inch of ice on a limb…
Read MoreFrances Hesson
With her family nearby, Mrs. Frances Hesson, a homemaker of the Russell Hill Community, quietly entered into her heavenly reward to join her husband of over fifty-five years and her parents while resting in her recliner at the age of 77 at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning December 31, 2025 following a period of declining health.…
Read MoreSuccessor Trustee Sale – Teri and Ricky Gregory
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 21, 2011, executed by TERI GREGORY AND HUSBAND, RICKY GREGORY, conveying certain real property therein described to Donald W. Traylor, Trustee for Town and Country Finance Company of Lafayette, TN, with said Deed of Trust…
Read MoreMacon School Board Gets News of Athletic Facilities
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting this past Thursday August 14th at 6 pm at the Central Office. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order. Jared Claiborne led the prayer and Tim Case led the pledge. The state has suggested that districts add a student to…
Read MoreSeating at Pat Parker Closed Off
By Mark Darnell A portion of the home seating at Pat Parker Stadium in Lafayette has been closed off by the Macon County Board of Education due to safety concerns this past week. The decision comes amid concerns for the approximately 75 year old facility and its block construction. Periodically the facility must have a…
Read MoreBoard Receives Bids for New School
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on July 8th at 6 pm at the Macon County Junior High auditorium. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order and Mark Darnell led the prayer and Wayne Marsh led the pledge of allegiance. A motion was made by Lionel Borders…
Read MoreSandhill Cranes Appear in Macon County
By Mark Darnell There has been a lot of buzz in Lafayette this past week about some new visitors passing through Macon County. We have received calls about sightings and sounds coming from some new animals that aren’t native to our area. The sandhill crane is a species of large crane of North America and…
Read MoreBoard of Education Moves Forward With School Plans; Members of 2024 MCHS Football Team Recognized
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on Tuesday January 14th at Macon County High School. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order at 5 pm and Daniel Cook led a prayer and Lionel Borders led the pledge. A motion was made by Borders and seconded by Tim…
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