Macon County Chronicle
Macon School Board Gets News of Athletic Facilities
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education met for their monthly meeting this past Thursday August 14th at 6 pm at the Central Office. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order. Jared Claiborne led the prayer and Tim Case led the pledge. The state has suggested that districts add a student to…
Read MoreCaptured! Wanted Man Arrested
By Jessie Williams Arian Ras-Devries, the 26-year-old Michigan man who crashed a Ford F150 truck into Citizens Bank on Scottsville Rd. earlier this month, has been arrested in Michigan, according to local law enforcement. Lieutenant Shane Reed, of the Lafayette Police Department, told the Chronicle his department has been coordinating with law enforcement in Michigan…
Read MoreSouthern Image Band to Perform at The Donoho Hotel, Aug. 22 & 23
The Southern Image Band will be performing live at The Donoho Hotel on August 22 & 23, and you won’t want to miss it! The four-man band is made up of cousins Keith Ballou (lead singer & rhythm guitar) & Paul Ballou (bass guitar), and brothers Terry Canter (lead guitar) & Tim Canter (drums). All…
Read MoreSeating at Pat Parker Closed Off
By Mark Darnell A portion of the home seating at Pat Parker Stadium in Lafayette has been closed off by the Macon County Board of Education due to safety concerns this past week. The decision comes amid concerns for the approximately 75 year old facility and its block construction. Periodically the facility must have a…
Read MoreMacon County’s State Route 52 Microsurfacing, Drive at Your Own Risk
By Misty Green Current roadwork on State Route 52, near Red Boiling Springs, has been one of this week’s hot topics of conversation in Macon County, Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) began the microsurfacing road treatment early this past week on the section of highway from Leo Whitley Road to Todd Avenue, which…
Read MoreWanted Michigan Man Believed to Have Fled TN
By Jessie Williams Local law enforcement believes the wanted 26-year-old Michigan man, who crashed a Ford F150 truck into Citizens Bank on Scottsville Rd. is no longer in the state of Tennessee. Arian Ras-Devries was last seen in Macon County fleeing from the scene on Tuesday, July 29, wearing black pants and no shirt. He…
Read MoreState Rep. Kelly Keisling Highlights Back-to-School Savings During Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Kelly Keisling, R-Byrdstown, is encouraging Tennessee families to take advantage of the state’s annual sales tax holiday, set for Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. During the tax-free weekend, shoppers can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers without paying state sales tax. The exemption also applies to eligible…
Read MoreIntoxicated Man Shoots at ‘Home Intruders’
By Jessie Williams A 38-year-old Lafayette man was arrested last week after allegedly shooting at non-existent home intruders while under the influence of drugs. According to the affidavit of complaint filed by Macon County Sergeant Meyer, Leonardo Justo called the Macon County Sheriff’s Office on July 17, 2025 to report a home intrusion at his…
Read MoreNO Tax Increase for 2025-26
By Misty Green Through some hard number crunching, Macon County Mayor Steve Jones stated during the July 7, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting that this year’s budget can be passed with zero tax increases to support it. RESOLUTION NO. 7-3/25 – A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TAX LEVY IN MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE FOR THE FISCAL…
Read MoreBoard Receives Bids for New School
By Mark Darnell The Macon County Board of Education held their monthly meeting on July 8th at 6 pm at the Macon County Junior High auditorium. Chairman Dale Hix called the meeting to order and Mark Darnell led the prayer and Wayne Marsh led the pledge of allegiance. A motion was made by Lionel Borders…
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