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69th Annual Mid-TN AACA Fall Meet Car Show, Sept. 6, 2025

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The 69th Annual Middle Tennessee Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (Mid-TN AACA) Fall Meet Antique Car Show will be this weekend, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, held in the beautiful Historic Hotel District of Red Boiling Springs on East Main Street. Bring the whole family and come out and enjoy this special…

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State Rep. Kelly Keisling Highlights Back-to-School Savings During Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Kelly Keisling, R-Byrdstown, is encouraging Tennessee families to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday, set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers without paying state sales tax. The exemption also applies to eligible…

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Aircraft Crashes in Macon County

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On Thursday evening, June 12, at approximately 5:55 p.m., emergency crews responded to reports of a small aircraft crash near the 900 block of Duncan Road off of New Harmony Road. The single engine aircraft experienced engine failure while flying over the county and deployed its onboard CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System), allowing the plane…

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49th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days June 19 to 21

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Macon County Hillbilly Days returns next week, and promises to provide entertainment for the entire family! The 49th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days event, sponsored by the Lafayette Lions and Lioness Lions Clubs is set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 19, 20 & 21, 2025, at Key Park, in Lafayette. Returning this year is…

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Wreck at Carthage Rd. & Union Camp Rd. Intersection

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Around 12:45 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, emergency agencies were dispatched to the intersection of Union Camp Road and Carthage Road for a two-vehicle wreck, with injuries. In the report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Krysti Byrne, of Tennessee, was driving a 2012 Toyota Sienna (Vehicle 1) and Billy Smith, 70, also…

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Macon Community Hospital Celebrates 70 Years of Service

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Lafayette, TN – May 12, 2025 – Macon Community Hospital marked a major milestone on Monday with a special event celebrating its 70th anniversary of service to the community. The celebration, held on the hospital campus, drew a crowd of employees,MCH Board members local business leaders, members of the medical community, and distinguished guests. Among those…

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Man Dies After Overdosing During Transport to Jail

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A Portland, Tennessee, man was arrested last week, and began overdosing during his transport to the Macon County Jail. He later died in the hospital. A report regarding the incident was written by Sergeant Friar and states the following: On 4/27/2025 at about 7:24 p.m., I, Sgt Friar was parked stationary at Gravely Hill Baptist…

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Jessa Spears Named 2025 S3DA Tennessee State Shooter of Year

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Jessa Spears Named the 2025 S3DA Tennessee State Shooter of the Year, the most prestigious award given after each archery season.  This honor recognizes outstanding performance, consistency, and dedication in scholastic 3D archery. To be eligible for Shooter of the Year, archers must complete in a least three regional tournaments as well as the State Championship. …

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Groundbreaking Held for New Macon County Health Department

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The official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Macon County Health Department was held on February the 28th at 11:00 AM. Macon County Health Department Director Matt Tuck welcomed everybody to the groundbreaking and featured speakers at the ceremony included Commissioner of Health Ralph  Alvarado, Representative Kelly Keisling, Regional Director Angel Troxell, Macon County Mayor Steve…

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