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Multiple Agencies Involved in High-Speed Pursuit
A 22-year-old man was arrested last week following a high speed chase with authorities that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. According to reports filed by the Lafayette Police Department, Red Boiling springs Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Department, the incident took place on October 12, 2022, when Lafayette Police Officer Dylan Gann observed a…
Read MoreMacon Public Library System Receives TOP Grant
Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Lafayette on Thursday, October 6th, and presented the Macon County Public Library System with a Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) grant for $6,920.00. Hargett congratulated Lafayette Librarian Dana Richardson and several library board members who were on hand for the presentation, along with State Representative Kelly Keisling and…
Read MoreCommissioners Vote to Increase Impact Fees
At the March 15th meeting of the Macon County Legislative Body commissioners voted to increase the impact fees, which is a one-time fee imposed on anybody building a house.
Read MoreRay Goad Retiring from Tri-County Electric Board of Directors
After representing District L (Lafayette) members for the past 33 years, Ray Goad is retiring from the Tri-County Electric Board of Directors. “Tri-County Electric is a better organization because of Ray Goad’s service. He embodies the cooperative way of doing business; his leadership and his dedication to our members and employees will be missed”, said…
Read MoreCounterfeit Bill Leads to Arrest, Manhunt
Courtesy of the Westmoreland News Westmoreland Police and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Department spent Tuesday afternoon on a manhunt after making one arrest over a counterfeit bill and having a second suspect escape.
Read MoreMCHS Tigerettes Are State Bound!
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Tigerettes rocked the girls basketball world this past weekend when they travelled to play in the sub-state. McMinn Central was the Region 3AA champion and ranked in the top 3 in the state in their classification all season.
Read MoreTwo Dead in Macon County Shooting
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agents are continuing to work with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office to uncover events that led to the deaths of two shooting victims last weekend.
Read MoreVehicle Stolen at Gunpoint, Three Arrested
Three suspects were arrested following reports of an armed vehicle theft on King Hill Road. The incident was reported on February 2, 2017 to the Macon County Sheriffs Department, by a caller that stated Jerry ‘Todd’ Potter held Hector Hernandez at gunpoint and stole his 2005 Dodge Caravan.
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