By Debbie Gregory

Kinsley Rayne Dodson, infant daughter of Dusty and Elizabeth Dodson, was born on February 27 with a heart condition, and she needs our help. 

Macon Community Hospital is proud to announce it has received a 4 star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the most recent review. The ratings range from 1-5 stars and 63% of hospitals received 3 stars or lower placing Macon Community Hospital in the top 37% of hospitals nationwide ranked in the survey. Ratings are based on quality measures reported on Hospital Compare from 7 categories; mortality, the safety of care, readmission, patient experience the effectiveness of care, timeliness of care, and efficient use of medical imaging. The overall hospital rating shows how well each hospital performed compares to other hospitals in the US.

Our four-star rating confirms the quality and compassionate care demonstrated by the staff at Macon Community Hospital said Thomas J. Kidd Administrator of Macon Community Hospital. “We are very proud of this accomplishment and we will continue to strive to provide the best care to our community”.

The star ratings set by CMS is designated to assist patients in making educated decisions on where to choose to go for health care. The ratings are updated twice a year and are available at www.medicare .gov/hospitalcompare  (http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare).

By Debbie Gregory

A Lebanon man, who was a co-defendant in a Macon County double homicide, was convicted of two counts of first degree premeditated murder last Friday by a jury in the Macon County Criminal Court.

By Debbie Gregory

Another year has come and gone, and it’s time once again for The Terry “Jackhammer” Driver Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Truck & Tractor Pull this Saturday night, May 11th, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Macon County Fairgrounds. The Middle Tennessee Puller’s Association, LLC (MTPA),  will be presented by the Lafayette Fire Department and admission is: $12; 6-12 years, $7.00; 5 & under is free.