Two Plane Crashes in Three Days
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two small plane crashes in the same Tennessee county within three days are raising new questions about aircraft maintenance and whether mechanical issues played a role. The latest crash occurred on July 2, when a small aircraft reportedly lost power before crashing into a field near Austin Boulevard in Macon County. The…
Read MoreInvestigators Seize Approx. 8 lbs. of Meth, 1/2 lb. of Fentanyl
On Friday, June 26, deputies and detectives with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, along with agents of the 15th Judicial Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Lafayette Police Department, executed a search warrant following a four-month narcotics investigation. During the search, investigators seized approximately 8 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and half-a-pound of suspected fentanyl.…
Read MoreDouble Murder on Scottsville Road
Local law enforcement officers were called to the scene of a double homicide on Scottsville Rd. on the evening of Thursday June 25, 2026. TBI agents have since taken over the investigation, and have released the following statement: “At the request of 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson, TBI agents continue to investigate the…
Read MoreLafayette Little League Holds 2026 Charlie Darnell Classic
50th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days, June 18-20
Macon County Hillbilly Days returns next week, and promises to provide entertainment for the entire family! The 50th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days event, sponsored by the Lafayette Lions and Lioness Lions Clubs is set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 18, 19 & 20, 2026, at Key Park, in Lafayette. The Macon County Hillbilly…
Read MoreMacon Community Hospital Celebrates National Hospital Week
Last week, May 11th through May 16th, Macon Community Hospital proudly celebrated National Hospital Week with a week full of food, fun, and appreciation for our dedicated employees. This year’s theme, “Healing Happens Here,” highlighted the compassion, commitment, and teamwork that our staff provides to patients and families every day. Throughout the week, employees enjoyed…
Read MoreLong Creek Bridge Project Update
I would like to give an update on the Long Creek bridge project. The Tennessee Department of Transportation completed an assessment on the bridge, which required us to close it in the later part of last year. Construction will begin on the Long Creek Road Bridge repair project on Wednesday, May 20th. The project will…
Read MoreFormer Lafayette Police Captain Passes Away
Retired United States Army Command Sergeant Major and Lafayette Police Captain Henry Behr passed away on Thursday in Overton County Tennessee. Sgt. Major Behr was a native of Dallas TX and moved to Celina TN after retiring from a decorated career serving nearly 27 years in the U.S. Army in several major conflicts. Shortly after…
Read MoreSt. Jude Charity Auction this Saturday!
Another year has come and gone, and Ben Bray is getting ready to take the platform this Saturday, January 10, 2026, to conduct the 16th Annual St. Jude Charity Auction, sponsored by Ben Bray Real Estate & Auction Company, in Lafayette. The event will be held at the Sally Wells Building, located at the Macon…
Read MoreSt. Jude Charity Auction Set For Jan. 10, 2026
Another year has come and gone, and Ben Bray is getting ready to take the platform on Saturday, January 10, 2026, to conduct the 16th Annual St. Jude Charity Auction, sponsored by Ben Bray Real Estate & Auction Company, in Lafayette. The event will be held at the Sally Wells Building, located at the Macon…
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