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Fire Destroys Outbuilding, Threatens Home

By Debbie Gregory

The Lafayette Fire Department was called to a structure fire on March 15, at 6825 Scottsville Road, that destroyed an outbuilding and threatened the home next to it.

LES Hosts Fundraiser For Student Jason Holland

Lafayette Elementary School 4th grade student Jason Holland was recently diagnosed with cancer, and the school is hosting a t-shirt sale to help with expenses. “LES is wanting to show their love and support for Jason, and the Holland family, by raising money to help with the expenses,” said Jason’s teacher Sue Atkins. “We want Jason to know how much we all care about him.” The t-shirt reads “Together We Will Fight”, and underneath #Fight With Jason. The t-shirts can be purchased at Lafayette Elementary and the deadline is March 29. If you do buy a shirt, please make the check out to Kristen Hix. Jason is currently undergoing treatment at Vanderbilt. (Photo by D. Gregory)

13 Members of Drug Trafficking Ring Indicted

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - March 5, 2019 – Two indictments unsealed today charged 13 Middle Tennessee individuals with various crimes relating to a conspiracy to unlawfully possess and distribute heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine in the Middle Tennessee area, and federal firearms violations, announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran.

Altercation at Keller's Bar: Westmoreland Man Charged

Casey Wayne Looper

By Debbie Gregory

A Westmoreland man was arrested in Trousdale County following an altercation at Keller’s Bar located on Hwy. 25 W. in Hartsville.

Three-Peat is Soooo Sweet! Tigerettes Advance to State Tournament

By Mark Darnell

The Macon County Tigerettes will travel to the Glass House and play in the Girls AA State Tournament for a third season in a row. It is the first time in school history that a basketball team has accomplished that feat.