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Stolen Vehicle & Drugs, Two Arrested

Pictured above is the Honda Civic reported stolen out of Scottsville, Kentucky.

By Jessie Williams

Two individuals were arrested by Macon County deputies last week, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a stolen vehicle, drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Commissioners Approve Purchase of Land on Winding Stairs Lane

Submitted by Macon County Mayor Steve Jones

Macon County Commissioners voted at the January 18^th, meeting to purchase property from the City of Lafayette to build a new administrative building on. The property is the first ten acres of land on the left as you drive down Winding Stairs Lane.

Guns, Drugs & Over $56,000: Two Arrested

Macon County detectives seized two vehicles, a motorcyle, over $56,000 in cash, around 418 grams of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, marijuana and Xanax bars from a Macon County residence on January 13, 2022.

By Jessie Williams

Macon County detectives arrested two suspected drug dealers last week after discovering a large amount of cash, narcotics and firearms.

Macon Board of Education Recognizes Jimmy Cook

Pictured above are Director of Macon County Schools, Tony Boles, and Janie Cook, wife of the late Jimmy Cook.

By Mark Darnell

The Macon County Board of Education recognized the late Mr. Jimmy Cook, a longtime educator and board member, at their January 13^th meeting at the school board complex.

St. Jude Charity Auction Rescheduled for Feb. 19th

The St. Jude Charity Auction, that was cancelled due to the snow storm that hit Macon County last week, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 19th, 2022, according to auction sponsor Ben Bray.