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Man Jailed for Vehicle Break-Ins, Drugs

Stephen Vaughn Bailey

By Jessie Williams

A Lafayette man was jailed last week for stealing items from two vehicles valued at approximately $5,000.

Macon County School Board Recognizes Jimmy Cook

Pictured above, Jimmy Cook receives a plaque from Director of Macon County Schools Tony Boles.

By Debbie Gregory

At the regular meeting of the Macon County School Board on Thursday night, August 9, Mr. Jimmy Cook was recognized for serving 12 years on the board. Mr. Cook decided not to seek re-election for a 4th term.

2018 Election: Parks, Gammons & Blackwell Win!

2018 Macon County General Election winners: Back Row, L-R - Circuit Court Clerk Rick Gann, Macon County Mayor Steve Jones, Macon County Sheriff Mark Gammons; Front Row, L-R - Macon County Clerk Connie Blackwell, Macon County Register of Deeds Cynthia Jones and Macon County Trustee Kim Bohanan Parks (Photo by J. Williams)

By Jessie Williams

Macon Countians have spoken and re-elected Mark Gammons as sheriff and Connie Blackwell as County Clerk. Kim Bohanan Parks also beat out her two opponents for County Trustee.

Disturbing Video Leads to Resignation of Macon County Animal Control Officer

By Debbie Gregory

A disturbing video that was posted on Facebook, concerning neglected dogs at the Macon County Dog Pound, led to the resignation of County Animal Control Officer Corey Lawrence.