The Macon County Arts Council is proud to announce that the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division Band from Fort Bliss, Texas, will be performing at Lafayette’s Key Park on Thursday, July 8, 2021. The free community concert, “Performance With Pride” will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Read more: U.S. Army 1st Armored Division Band Coming to Lafayette
By Jessie Williams
A 30-year-old Lafayette man is being held on $75,000 bond after a traffic stop led authorities to the discovery of approximately 20.5 grams of methamphetamine.
Read more: Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Arrest
By Jessie Williams
New principals have been selected by Macon County Director of Schools Tony Boles, for both Macon County High School and Red Boiling Springs Elementary School.
Read more: New Principals Selected for RBS Elementary and MCHS
A Macon County deputy is now home recovery from injuries after being shot twice during a confrontation with an armed man last week.
Read more: Officer Injured in Shootout, Subject Killed
By Jessie Williams
A 25-year-old Portland man was arrested last week after allegedly cutting the fence at the Macon County Jail to drop contraband for an inmate.
Read more: Man Charged With Cutting Jail Fence to Drop Contraband For Inmate