Joey Wilburn Hired as New MCHS Band Director
Joey Wilburn has been hired as the new Band and Choir Director at Macon County High School. He replaces Shawn Mitterhalzer, who is moving on to work with the band at Gallatin High School.
Read MoreWe’re Off to See the Fair! August 3-10
In just a few short days the Macon County Fairgrounds will come to life with the familiar bright lights of the midway, the shrill screams of ride goers and the heavenly scents of funnel cake, fried Oreos and anything-on-a-stick for the 31st annual Macon County Fair, August 3-10.
Read MoreFishermen Revive Baby Found in Creek
The Macon County Sheriffs Office received a call on Saturday afternoon, July 27, that a 18-month-old baby had been playing by Salt Lick Creek and had fell in. Two heroic fishermen spotted the baby floating face down in the water, pulled her from the creek and began chest compressions, which saved her life.
Read MoreWendell Lee High, 72
Wendell Lee High was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on August 8, 1940 to the late Oval High and Lizzy Rouse High. He was one of two siblings born to this union. Besides his parents; one infant brother and Wendell’s mother-in-law, May Woods Cothron also preceded him in death. As a young man, Wendell married and…
Read MoreAlton C. Minchey, 73
Alton C. Minchey was born in Gainesboro, Tennessee on September 22, 1939 to the late Johnny B. Minchey and Maggie Sneed Minchey. He was one of eight siblings born to this union. Besides his parents; brothers, Clanton Minchey, Glen Minchey, and Coyal Minchey and sister, Lorelle Bowman also preceded Alton in death. On June 28,…
Read MoreDorris Ann Robertson Sullivan, 72
Dorris Ann Robertson Sullivan was born in Hartsville, Tennessee on October 25, 1940 to the late Edgar Robertson and Christine Linville Robertson. Besides her parents; son, Howell B. Sullivan, Jr. and grandson, Jedidiah Sullivan also preceded Dorris in death. On August 10, 1957, Dorris was married to Howell B. Sullivan, Sr. They shared fifty-five beautiful…
Read More“In God We Trust”
On this day in 1956 President Dwight Eisenhower approved a law passed by Congress that made “In God We Trust” the national motto of the United States. In 1966, it was added to all paper money. Our national currency may be stamped with “In God We Trust,” but our heart is not. Day by…
Read MoreRoxie Mae Fishburn, 85
Roxie Mae Fishburn was born in Macon County, Tennessee on December 11, 1927 to the late Samuel Witt Cook, and Virgie Paradyne Caruthers. She was one of seven siblings born to this union. Roxie was saved in October of 1944 at the age of sixteen, at Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. On October 1, 1961,…
Read MoreJanie Carol Kirby, 63
A baby girl, named Janie Carol Kirby was born in Lafayette, Tennessee on August 3, 1949 to the proud parents Bee Bernal Kirby and Pauline Frances Russell Kirby. Being raised among five brothers and Janie learned to stand her ground, when necessary. Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Bee and Pauline Kirby and…
Read MoreVirginia Estherleen Jones Vinson, 88
Virginia Estherleen Jones Vinson, better known as Estherleen was born in Macon County, Tennessee on October 26, 1924 to the late Jimmie T. Jones, and Mary Belle Dismon Jones. She was one of nine siblings born to this union. As a young lady, Estherleen was married to her sweetheart Louie Edward Vinson on March 3,…
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