General News
St. Jude Charity Auction Set For Jan. 10, 2026
Another year has come and gone, and Ben Bray is getting ready to take the platform on Saturday, January 10, 2026, to conduct the 16th Annual St. Jude Charity Auction, sponsored by Ben Bray Real Estate & Auction Company, in Lafayette. The event will be held at the Sally Wells Building, located at the Macon…
Read MoreFormer D.A. Tommy Thompson Passes Away
General Tom P. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr., a respected public servant, longtime District Attorney General, and devoted family man, passed away on December 12, 2025. Known for his integrity, deep sense of justice, and unwavering commitment to the people he served, Tommy leaves behind a legacy that spans more than five decades of legal and civic…
Read MoreFour Arrested in Large Meth Bust
By Jessie Williams The Macon County Sheriff’s Office, along with the 15th Judicial Drug Task Force and the 18th Judicial Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant on December 3, 2025 at a residence on Amos Circle following a four-month long investigation. Deputies and agents located approximately 335 grams of methamphetamine and additional evidence related…
Read MoreChristmas on the Square Dec. 5th
The City of Lafayette presents Christmas on the Square, Friday, December 5th from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Christmas train, horse & carriage rides, food trucks, shopping, and a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus & the Grinch. Christmas train sponsored by Macon Bank &…
Read MoreCity Christmas Parades Saturday, Dec. 6th
Christmas is just around the corner and you don’t want to miss out on the Lafayette and Red Boiling Springs Christmas parades set for Saturday, December 6, 2025. The 2025 Macon County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade, in Lafayette, will kick off at 1 p.m. and the theme is “Cowboy Christmas.” This year’s Grand Marshal…
Read MoreStep-Father Arrested for Child Abuse
A 50-year-old Westmoreland man was arrested last week on three counts of child abuse and neglect. Story Mooney, the step-father of the victims, was the second individual arrested in the case. Chronicle readers may recall a story printed in our October 14, 2025 issue, regarding the arrest of the victims’ mother, 36-year-old Mindy Michelle Mooney.…
Read MoreThirty Bags of Marijuana Seized
By Jessie Williams Thirty bags of marijuana were seized during a traffic stop in Macon County on October 30, 2025. According to a report filed by Deputy Jacob Lopata, another officer made a traffic stop on a gold Toyota Camry that had a non-functioning registration lights on Tuck Road. The driver was identified as 28-year-old…
Read MoreCommunity to Honor Local Heroes: Veterans Day Parade and Celebration Nov. 11
Macon County will come together on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to honor those who have served our nation during the annual Veterans Day Parade and Celebration. The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. on the Courthouse Square in Lafayette, Tennessee. The day will open with a ceremony recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of all U.S.…
Read MoreDelivery Driver Leaves Customer More Than Pizza
By Jessie Williams Fifty-six-year-old pizza delivery driver, Troy Scott Tuttle, was arrested by Macon County law enforcement last weekend after one local family was shocked to receive a lot more than just the pizza they ordered. According to a report filed by Deputy Jacob Lopata, officers were dispatched to a Morgan Rd. residence in Lafayette…
Read MoreCounty Considers Funding $50,000 for Courthouse Preservation Grant
By Misty Green On September 15, 2025, during the meeting of the Macon County Legislative Body, a motion was made by Commissioner Larry West, seconded by Helen Hesson, to allow County Attorney Guy Holliman and County Mayor Steve Jones to secure a real estate company with experience in commercial property sales to assist with selling…
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