General News

An Athens, Tennessee man was driving a minivan on Church Street toward Highway 52, when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a mailbox. His vehicle flipped, pinning him in. After he was extricated, he was airlifted for medical treatment. Those responding were the Lafayette Police Department, Macon County EMS, Lafayette Fire Department, and…

MACON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Red Boiling Springs man, charged with killing his wife and family dogs.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a one vehicle injury crash in Red Boiling Springs on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

By Jessie Williams  A 32-year-old Westmoreland man was arrested last week on a slew of drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of approximately 224 grams (8 ounces) of methamphetamine. 

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are investigating a death in Red Boiling Springs, after a woman was found dead in her home on Tuesday night, August 10, 2021.

By Jessie Williams  Four suspects were arrested in Macon County last week after local authorities discovered over $200,000 in property stolen from a Kentucky business that two of the thieves were former employees of. 

The Lafayette City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 3, at 7:00 p.m. with the second reading of the beer sales in restaurants and on Sundays, being the top priority of the night.

By Macon County Mayor Steve Jones   With more than 35 years’ experience in serving the residences of Macon County as a first responder for medical emergencies and now in my second term as Mayor of our county, the health of our community has never been more at risk. 

By Jessie Williams  A 32-year-old Lafayette man is behind bars after local law enforcement discovered approximately 1,500 provocative images and videos of children on his personal computer and cell phone. 

The Macon County Fair is back this year, and will kick-off this Saturday, July 31, 2021, at the Macon County Fairgrounds, with the car show scheduled for 8 a.m. till 3 p.m., the Lego Building Contest at 9 a.m., the Macon County Fair opening ceremony at 5:45 p.m., the Fair Princess Pageant at 6:00 p.m.,…