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Lafayette Swimming Pool Now Open!

The first person who jumped into the Lafayette Swimming Pool this season was Sadie Santizo. (Photo by D. Gregory)

Lafayette Mayor Richard Driver would like to announce that the newly renovated Lafayette Swimming Pool officially opened on Monday, June 1, and is ready for swimmers, drivers and sliders.

Fire Destroys Historic RBS Home

This Bennett Hill home in RBS was built in 1914. (Photo by K. Belle)

By Debbie Gregory

A historic two-story home in Red Boiling Springs, which was built in 1914, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon, May 30th.

Macon Community Hospital Receives $500,000 Rural Hospital Readiness Grant

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the final distribution of $10 million in Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grants to support smaller hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing response to COVID-19.

Man Flees From Police on Jimtown Rd.

Christopher Robinson

By Jessie Williams

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

UPDATE ON COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ISSUED BY TENNESSEE GOVERNOR BILL LEE ON COUNTY RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

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.