The unofficial results are in for the May 3 Macon County Republican Primary & Lafayette Municipal Election, naming Steve Turner, David Kempf, Mike Marshall and Roger L. Jones winning candidates in the race for the four Lafayette City Council seats.

By Jessie Williams A 31-year-old Westmoreland man was arrested Friday, April 22, 2022, for 2 counts of rape of a child under the age of 13, two counts of incest and 2 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. 

By Debbie Gregory Mother’s are a symbol of kindness and strength, and as we prepare to celebrate their special day this Sunday, May 8th, the Macon County Chronicle would like to honor Mrs. Pat Sutton, who has been a mother for 45 years.

Approximately 1,085 Macon County voters have already cast their ballots for the upcoming May 3, 2022 Republican Primary election and the Lafayette Municipal Election, according to Macon County Administrator of Elections Barry Doss.

By Mark Darnell At a special called meeting of the Macon County Board of Education on Friday April 22nd  they selected Rick Duffer to be the next Director of Schools for Macon County.

Macon County Sheriff’s Office K9 Otto will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Otto’s vest is sponsored by Michael Lanza of Ocala, FL and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s,…

By Jessie Williams  A 50-year-old Red Boiling Springs man was arrested on multiple drug charges last week after a search warrant was executed at his Jimtown Road residence.

By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting at Central Elementary on April 14th at 6 pm.

(Submitted by City of Lafayette Mayor Jerry Wilmore) Finally after about five years, the state of Tennessee has gotten around to installing the much needed stop lights at the Ellington Drive and Highway 52 Bypass West intersection, in front of TSC.

By Jessie Williams  Local authorities are investigating a hit and run after a man was found dead on Akersville Road, just north of Twins Lane.