Macon County Chronicle
Vocational School Option in the Hands of the People
By Misty Green The Macon County governing body approved this past Monday night, June 17th to allow Macon County Attorney Guy Holliman to draft a resolution to place the question of a $36 wheel tax increase on the November election ballot, letting the taxpayers decide if they could approve an increased taxes, while also deciding…
Read More18 Counts of Sexual Exploitation of Minor
By Jessie Williams A 29-year-old Westmoreland man was arrested last week after being indicted on 18 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor by a Macon County Grand Jury on June 3, 2024. According to Macon County Detective Jacob McClard, the 18 charges come in addition to 17 charges of aggravated sexual exploitation of a…
Read MoreCharter Changes Leads to Big Salary Increase for Future RBS Mayor
By Misty Green The final changes to the Red Boiling Springs City Charter are still being discussed, however, the issue of updating the salaries for the positions of Mayor and City Council members was unanimously voted to a substantial increase during the Thursday, June 13th meeting. The salaries of the governing body were previously set…
Read More12 Bags of Meth Found In Man’s Bedroom
By Jessie Williams A 46-year-old Westmoreland man was found to have 12 bags of methamphetamine in his bedroom after local law enforcement executed a search warrant on June 5, 2024. According to the affidavit of complaint Macon County Detective Jacob McClard, along with other deputies and detectives, executed the search warrant at 1891 Clifty Road,…
Read More48th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days, June 20-22
Macon County Hillbilly Days returns next week, and promises to provide entertainment for the entire family! The 48th Annual Macon County Hillbilly Days event, sponsored by the Lafayette Lions and Lioness Lions Clubs is set for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 20, 21 & 22, 2024, at Key Park, in Lafayette. Returning this year is…
Read MoreConvicted Felon on Probation Arrested During Traffic Stop
By Jessie Williams A May 21 traffic stop ended with the arrest of a convicted felon from Scottsville, Kentucky. According to a report filed by Macon County Deputy Jacob Lopata, the officer was parked stationary at D&G Tire around 8:18 pm when he observed a white Chevy Silverado with a non-functioning tail light. The officer…
Read MoreLet the People Decide: Wheel Tax Increase for New Vocational School Heads to Nov. 2024 Ballot
By Misty Green Macon County Commissioners voted this past Monday night, May 20th to allow Macon County Attorney Guy Holliman to draft a resolution to place the question of adding a $38 wheel tax increase, in order to fund the construction of a new vocational school on the November election ballot, letting the taxpayers also…
Read MoreChild Pornography Found on Man’s Cell Phone
By Jessie Williams A Macon County man was arrested last week after child pornography was extracted from his cell phone by Secret Service agents. Events leading up to the arrest began on Friday. April 19, when a sex offender compliance check was performed at a Maple Lane residence in Westmoreland. Living at the residence were…
Read MoreMacon County Takes Gold in TN Special Olympics
By Misty Green The Tennessee Special Olympics were held on May 17-18 at Lipscomb University and Macon County’s own Gracie Woodall earned the gold medal in the bocce ball competition. Special Olympics is a movement built on inclusion, where every person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. Through the Special Olympics, the…
Read MoreCelebrate Hospital Week 2024: Join Us in Honoring Our Healthcare Heroes!
Dear Community Members, We are delighted to announce that Hospital Week 2024 is officially underway! From now until May 18th, we have a series of exciting events and activities planned to honor and celebrate the incredible dedication and hard work of our healthcare professionals. Hospital Week is a special time to recognize the invaluable contributions…
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