General News

By Jessie Williams  A Westmoreland man was apprehended Tuesday, May 19, after fleeing from authorities twice on foot. 

County residents have inquired about when County recreational facilities such as ballparks would be able to be used based upon the closures and limitations established by the Governor’s Executive Orders. 

By Jessie Williams  Four Macon County inmates, that escaped last week, are back in jail and will be taken before a grand jury to face additional charges.

Tennessee Senator Mark Pody was in Lafayette last Thursday morning, and he met with Lafayette Mayor Richard Driver and County Mayor Steve Jones. 

By Jessie Williams A potentially deadly situation was diffused by law enforcement last Friday evening after three hours of negotiations with an armed man who had barricaded himself in his home. 

 By Jessie Williams  Arrests are pending after law enforcement discovered a marijuana growing operation at a Pointe Lane residence on Wednesday, May 6. 

 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group (UCG) is announcing today a mass COVID-19 testing initiative will begin next week for all Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) staff and the inmates in their care. 

A Macon County High School senior parade has been planned for Friday, May 15, to honor the class of 2020. 

Nashville, Tenn. –. Bill Lee recently issued the first steps from the “Tennessee Pledge,” the state’s rollout of guidance and best practices for Tennessee businesses in 89 of the state’s 95 counties to keep employees and customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The first industries to receive guidance through the plan include the restaurant…

By Jessie Williams The historic Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs will be featured in the Travel Channel’s ‘Portals to Hell’ television series on Thursday, May 7, at 9 pm CST.