Macon County Chronicle
Primary Healthcare Group Relocating
By Debbie Gregory Primary Healthcare Group, located at 207 Hwy. 52 By-Pass West in Lafayette, is excited to announce that their office is relocating across the street, where they will continue to provide quality and exceptional family care, according to the new owner, Mr. Eric Johnson, of Portland, Tennessee. “We need more space to grow,…
Read MoreSolid Waste Situation Stinks – Mayor & Commissioners Discuss Solutions
By Misty Green As we face the challenge of our landfills nearing maximum capacity, the recent March 17 Commissioner’s Meeting has brought to light a potential solution. This solution, which could have a positive impact on our community and those in the surrounding counties, underscores the importance of your input and involvement in the decision-making…
Read MoreWoman Arrested for Drugs & Evidence Tampering
By Jessie Williams A Hartsville woman was arrested on drug and tampering with evidence charges last week after lying to police about a pizza delivery. According to a report by Macon County Sergeant Clint Friar, he was on patrol on the evening of March 15, 2025 when he observed a blue, Nissan Rogue on the…
Read MoreRBS City Hires New Police Officer
By Misty Green The Red Boiling Springs City Council approved hiring a new full-time police officer during the March 13, 2025, meeting. “We have had to hire one because the part-time officer on that shift (night) has been sick, and it has been a struggle trying to get this shift covered,” Red Boiling Springs Mayor…
Read MoreRBS High School Class of 2025 Top Ten
1. Kole Grace Parents’ Names: Lucas and Lisa Grace GPA: 4.042 Rank: Valedictorian Activities: FBLA, FCA, Beta Club, Cross Country, Math Club Awards/Honors: Senior Class Treasurer, Student Council Future Plans: Attend The University of Tennessee at Knoxville and major in Aerospace Engineering. 2. Logan West Parents’ Name: Greg and Nikki West GPA: 3.958 Rank: Salutatorian…
Read MoreRBS Man Who Stabs Wife, Claims to Have “Night Terrors”
By Jessie Williams A 42-year-old Red Boiling Springs man was arrested Wednesday, March 5, after allegedly stabbing his wife inside the Lafayette Road home they shared with a minor child. According to an incident report provided by the Red Boiling Springs Police Department, Chief of Police Jeffery Maynard was dispatched to the residence regarding a…
Read MoreMCHS Class of 2025 Top Seniors – Nine Tie for Valedictorian, Two for Salutatorian
MCHS Class of 2025 Top Ten: Mia Casady Dyer Rank: 1 Parents: Scotty & Annette Dyer GPA: 5.0 Activities, Honors & Awards: Valedictorian, FBLA (4 years), FBLA Officer (2 years), Interact Club (3 years), Beta Club (3 years), FCCLA (2 years), FCA, Work Based Learning, Honors student, MCHS Tennis (2 years) Future Plans: My future…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Held for New Macon County Health Department
The official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Macon County Health Department was held on February the 28th at 11:00 AM. Macon County Health Department Director Matt Tuck welcomed everybody to the groundbreaking and featured speakers at the ceremony included Commissioner of Health Ralph Alvarado, Representative Kelly Keisling, Regional Director Angel Troxell, Macon County Mayor Steve…
Read MoreSandhill Cranes Appear in Macon County
By Mark Darnell There has been a lot of buzz in Lafayette this past week about some new visitors passing through Macon County. We have received calls about sightings and sounds coming from some new animals that aren’t native to our area. The sandhill crane is a species of large crane of North America and…
Read MoreThree Arrested Following Probation Search
By Jessie Williams A probation search at the Howell Rd. residence of 40-year-old Kevin Newman, ended in the arrest of three individuals. According to reports filed by arresting officers from the Macon County Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Newman is on state probation in Tennessee, and officers arrived at his residence around 6 p.m. on February 20,…
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