General Tom P. “Tommy” Thompson, Jr., a respected public servant, longtime District Attorney General, and devoted family man, passed away on December 12, 2025. Known for his integrity, deep sense of ...

After 38 years, the National Guard Armory located at 1200 Russell Drive in Lafayette, is on the list to be decommissioned, and the facility will be closed. According to the Tennessee Department of ...

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 ...

Thirty-six-year-old Macon County mother, Mindy Michelle Mooney, was charged with three counts of child abuse and neglect after local authorities discovered her children living in horrendous conditions ...

After three decades of promoting health, fitness, and community spirit, the beloved “Makin’ Macon Fit” fitness festival has officially come to a close. For 30 years, this annual event has brought ...

After nearly four years as the Red Boiling Springs Nestlé Plant Manager, Tony Dexter is moving on to take the reins of a struggling plant, which produces Nestlé’s Arrowhead brand, in Ontario, ...

A Macon County man has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence in a sealed indictment returned by the Macon County Grand Jury on Monday, October 2, in connection to the ...

The defending Class 4-A State Champion Macon County Tigers recorded their first region victory last Friday night. They defeated the DeKalb County Tigers at Pat Parker Memorial Field. Macon took the ...

The Macon County Golf teams held their final home match of their season this past week. Macon hosted Gallatin, Greenbrier, and Westmoreland for the event held in Lafayette at the Macon County Golf and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jessa Spears Named the 2025 S3DA Tennessee State Shooter of the Year, the most prestigious award given after each archery season. This honor recognizes outstanding performance, consistency, and ...