By Jessie Williams A former Tennessee Highway Patrol officer was arrested Sunday, June 28, for violating an order of protection that was issued against him by a family member.

By Jessie Williams  A report of a lost child on Monday, June 15, led law enforcement to approximately 53 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 6 grams of marijuana, and various drug paraphernalia.

By Debbie Gregory Jerry Wilmore was elected mayor of Lafayette by a heavy majority in the Thursday, June 18,  city election.

By Jessie Williams A 27-year-old Lafayette woman was arrested last week for ramming her vehicle into her husband’s, while driving with four children in the car. 

By Jessie Williams  One suspect remains in jail after a go-kart, and other items reported stolen from a residence on Gamaliel Rd., were recovered by local law enforcement last week.

By Jessie Williams  Last Thursday, June 4, the victims of a road rage incident on Highway 10 contacted the Macon County Sheriff’s department to report that a man in a 1998 Ford Ranger had fired shots at them.

By Mark Darnell The members of the Macon County Fair Board met on Thursday Jun 4 to make a decision about the 2020 Macon County Fair.

Lafayette Mayor Richard Driver would like to announce that the newly renovated Lafayette Swimming Pool officially opened on Monday, June 1, and is ready for swimmers, drivers and sliders.

By Debbie Gregory A historic two-story home in Red Boiling Springs, which was built in 1914, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon, May 30th.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the final distribution of $10 million in Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grants to support smaller hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing response to COVID-19.