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Newberry & Flynn Honored at TN Volunteer Awards Ceremony
The Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award Ceremony was held on Sunday, February 18, at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. Barry Newberry was recognized as an adult honoree of the 2023 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award for his outstanding community leadership. In a letter to Barry, Governor Bill Lee said, “I commend your hard work and…
Read MoreDrug & Child Abuse Charges for Three
By Jessie Williams Lafayette police officers arrested three individuals on drug and child abuse charges last week following a traffic stop. According to the affidavit of complaint, Officer Zachary Hanson initiated the traffic stop on Scottsville Rd. after observing a black car driving the wrong way on the Lafayette Public Square. The driver, 24-year-old Kameron…
Read MoreOver 48 Grams of Meth Found in Hotel Room
By Jessie Williams Two men were arrested last week after local law enforcement discovered approximately 48.7 grams of methamphetamine in their hotel room. According to a report by Lafayette Police Department Sergeant Aaron Colter, he observed a black Dodge Durango with a missing bumper traveling on Highway 52 East and initiated a traffic stop at…
Read MoreDrugs Hidden in Child’s Carseat: Man Arrested Also Charged in Burglary of Local Restaurant
By Jessie Williams A 40-year-old Red Boiling Springs man was arrested last week after local law enforcement discovered methamphetamine hidden inside the carseat his child was sitting in during a traffic stop. According to a report filed by Detective Jeff Hix of the Lafayette Police Department, Ron Carson Kendrick was found to have a baggy…
Read MoreBrian Neville Dies in Gallatin Crash
By Debbie Gregory Brian Neville, 36, of Lafayette, died in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Airport Road and Old Airport Road in Gallatin, on Sunday morning, January 28, 2024, at approximately 6:16 a.m. Brian was on his way to work at ABC Technologies. According to a report released by the Gallatin Police Department,…
Read MoreKeen Resigns – Gann Hired – Bohanan Quits – Gann Quits; RBS Police Dept. Down to Three
By Misty Green The Red Boiling Springs Police Department is now down to a force of three following a rippled chain effect that proceeded after approving the resignation of Assistant Chief Chris Keen during the December 14th meeting of the City Council. Upon advice from Mayor Kenneth Hollis, and by majority vote, the city council…
Read MoreMeth & Fentanyl Found Under Hood of Vehicle
By Jessie Williams A container was found under the hood of a 47-year-old Westmoreland man’s vehicle, containing methamphetamine and fentanyl, during a routine traffic stop last week. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Macon County Detective Jason Sells, he was on patrol on January 11, 2024, when he observed a white Cadillac Escalade…
Read MoreThomas Kidd Retires as CEO of Macon Community Hospital
By Debbie Gregory On Friday, January 5th, Mr. Thomas Kidd, CEO of Macon Community Hospital, was honored with a retirement celebration at the Jenkins Center, with a host of family, friends, colleagues and special guests dropping by to wish him well as he heads into the next chapter of his life. After 20 years at…
Read MoreMacon County Markets Request Sunday Beer Sales
By Misty Green Lying just beyond the outskirts of the city limits of Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs are three markets seeking permission from Macon County lawmakers to be allowed to sell beer on Sundays. District 6 Commissioner Tony Wix stated, “I have talked to one (Coley Market’s owner Nimesh Patel) and he told me…
Read MoreMore Child Abuse Charges Filed Against Stepfather
By Jessie Williams A 27-year-old stepfather charged with child abuse last month, now faces four additional charges of child abuse under Haley’s Law. William Arizona Vannasdale, who was investigated after his 6-year-old step-son came to school with a black eye, was originally arrested in early December for child abuse and neglect. Further investigation by local…
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