General News

By Debbie Gregory Early voting for the Red Boiling Springs Municipal Election begins on Monday, April 5, 2021, and ends on Monday, April 19, 2021.

By Jessie Williams A man was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing, assault, domestic violence and evading arrest after an incident where he allegedly threatened his girlfriend and her grandmother with bodily harm.

By Mark Darnell The Macon County High School Tigerettes advanced to the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament this past week with some unfinished business.

By Jessie Williams  Officers from the Macon County Sheriff’s Department executed five search warrants earlier this month in locations across Macon County, resulting in five arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash and drug paraphernalia. 

By Mark Darnell The Macon County High School Tigerette basketball squad was on the march to get ‘Back to the Boro’ to the TSSAA Class AA State Tournament. It would be a record setting fifth straight appearance for the program.

(2/26/2021) NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement to accompany his signing of Executive Orders 77, 78 and 79: “Our state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to improve thanks to efficient vaccine distribution and efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens,” said Gov. Lee. “I have authorized continuation of a limited state…

Macon County Sheriff Mark Gammons is urging the public to please stop littering. Not only does littering make our county look bad, but it’s a crime.

LAFAYETTE, Tenn. – Contact the Macon County Community Health Center/Health Department to receive free, face-to-face assistance with applying for health insurance through the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.  Macon County Community Health Center/Health Department has certified application counselors available to assist…

By Jessie Williams  Two men were arrested, and one was charged with attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, following a chain of events that took place after a Macon County resident reported a possible wreck on February 17, 2021. 

By Jessie Williams  A Lafayette couple was arrested last week on drug on child abuse and drug charges following a probation search of their home.