Uncategorized
Couple Arrested with Meth & Fentanyl
By Jessie Williams A Red Boiling Springs couple was arrested last week following a routine traffic stop for possession of fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to a report filed by a Macon County Sheriff’s Department deputy, a white Dodge truck with a broken tail light was observed traveling east on Highway 52 on the night of…
Read MoreFrances Hesson
With her family nearby, Mrs. Frances Hesson, a homemaker of the Russell Hill Community, quietly entered into her heavenly reward to join her husband of over fifty-five years and her parents while resting in her recliner at the age of 77 at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning December 31, 2025 following a period of declining health.…
Read MoreJuly 4th Fireworks Event to be Held at Winding Stairs
By Misty Green Lafayette City Mayor Tony Day is excited to announce that a free community July 4th Fireworks Event has been planned for this coming Friday night, and along with a marvelous firework display provided by Dale Hix, this evening will also be offering food that can be purchased from several different kinds of…
Read MoreMacon County Judicial Commission Changes: Wallace Resigns, Thomas Elected
By Misty Green During the August 19, 2024 gathering of the Macon County governing body, Teresa Thomas was elected as the newest Judicial Commissioner, after it was announced that the previous Judicial Commissioner William Wallace had resigned. Mr. Wallace was hired for the part-time J.C. position on February 20, 2024. By August 5th, during the…
Read MoreCommissioner Comments Moratorium in County Meeting
By Misty Green Picking up where the story left off concerning the July 1st Macon County Commissioners meeting… District 8 Commissioner Bobby Ray King commented during the last Committee of the Whole meeting to consider a moratorium and press pause on any more county spending for a while. A moratorium is a temporary suspension of…
Read MoreWoman Accused of Blackmail & Harassment
By Jessie Williams A Westmoreland woman is accused of extortion and harassment after she threatened to send nude photos of her victims on social media if they didn’t send her money. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by investigating officer Deputy Jason Vinson, of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, law enforcement was dispatched on…
Read MoreOver 30 Animals Rescued From Breeding Operation
By Jessie Williams A Lafayette couple was arrested on animal cruelty charges last week after authorities discovered and rescued over 30 animals living in deplorable conditions. The rescue operation began after Macon County Animal Control received an anonymous request to do a welfare check on animals located at 104 Cattle Drive. When they arrived and…
Read MoreLafayette Man Attempts to Strangle Brother
By Jessie Williams Forty-six-year-old Ronald Dwight Murray, of Lafayette, was arrested on Friday, March 3, 2023, after allegedly attempting to strangle his brother during an argument at an apartment on Akersville Rd. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by arresting officer, Deputy Derek Carlisle of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, he was dispatched to…
Read MoreMan Arrested in Undercover Sex Crimes Investigation
By Jessie Williams A 41-year-old Westmoreland man is behind bars on a $100,000 bond following an undercover sex crimes investigation. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Detective Danny Meador, of the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation began on February 2, 2023. During the investigation, on February 8, 2023, it was discovered that…
Read MoreBUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Business Opportunity: 6 Rental Houses with property for sale in Westmoreland, TN Macon Cty Rocky Mound Community Houses rented with good income Good/stable renters-pays rent on time Houses/property well maintained Good neighborhood Two-2BR Four-3BR 615-305-6518
Read More