County Mayor Steve Jones would like to let everyone know that one of the employees in his office and one of the employees in the Trustee’s office have tested positive for COVID-19 and wlll require all other office staff members in the Mayor and Trustee's office to quarantine.
By Jessie Williams
Two Red Boiling Springs residents were arrested last week on multiple drug charges after one of them walked into the Macon County Sheriff’s Department to speak with an officer while under the influence.
By Jessie Williams
Three Cookeville residents were recently arrested by Macon County authorities on burglary and theft charges.
By Debbie Gregory
On Sunday morning, December 6, the Tennessee Highway Patrol was dispatched to the intersection of Scottsville Road and Cold Springs Road, to investigate a two-vehicle wreck that killed a Kentucky woman.
By Mark Darnell
There has been some concern over how and when the new Covid-19 vaccine will be dispersed and given to people here in Macon County.
A 42-year-old Lafayette man lost his life following a wreck last Friday, January 8.
By Jessie Williams
A Lafayette man was arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic stop on Highway 10.
Macon Community Hospital has added a collection tent for COVID19 samples for rapid testing and PCR testing.
By Jessie Williams
Local authorities seized stolen items valued at approximately $25,000 from a Witcher Hollow residence last week.
By Jessie Williams
Macon County Deputy Tim Freeman was transported to Skyline Medical Center Monday, December 7, from injuries he incurred while attempting to apprehend a suspect who stole a truck in broad daylight the day before.
