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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Rising country music artist Kevin Palmer, his manager and crew came to Macon County March 5 for an overnight stay at the Thomas House. Their goal was to shoot two music videos for his upcoming debut record.
The county committee of the whole met March 4 to discuss cost and building of the addition to the Macon County Jail, hearing from representatives of Cope Architecture and Blaine Construction.
Red Boiling Springs Elementary has a few things to be proud of this year, including being awarded for their students growth on Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing during the 2022-2023 school year.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Sunday, March 10, 2024
State Senator Ken Yager visited Macon County again to join Mayors Jerry Wilmore and Steve Jones in accepting the 2023 Community of the Year, and Senator of the Year awards, presented by the UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley.
Thursday, March 07, 2024
A house in Webbtown was destroyed by fire Feb. 29. Lafayette Fire Department was quick to respond and had the fire under control very quickly.
Macon County native Kinsey Gregory has seen and accomplished a lot since graduating from Macon County High School in 2009. She has begun teaching fitness through her program named Dance 2 Fit with Kinsey.
The Macon County Prevention Coalition (MCPC) met Feb. 26, 2024 to discuss various things members were working on or planning on that will be beneficial for Macon County citizens.
Within the past few months two people have been featured in the Macon County Times that not only live here in Macon County, but have turned their love for music into a way to turn life around for themselves. It has been this love for music and faith in God that has transformed them both.
Friday, March 01, 2024
Macon Bank & Trust Company celebrated Kathy Keene’s retirement on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Most people when hearing the name William Wallace may be reminded of the Mel Gibson movie, “Braveheart,” but Macon County now has its own William Wallace — a 57-year-old who has been voted in as a new Judicial Commissioner for the county.
The 37150 Community Center will be sponsoring an exploration of the locally famous Leonard Cave. This exploration will be open to 10 entrants chosen by a lottery drawing to ensure fairness. The exploration is scheduled for March 23, 2024 with an inclement weather backup date of March 30, 202…
Macon County Junior High held a Youth Resource Expo and STEM Fair Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 12-6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents and students alike were invited to come and learn about resources available as well as view the numerous projects the Junior high students had worked on.
Brian and Allison Lichtenstrahl and their ministry, SOZO Ministry, give back to the Macon County Community every Friday at 4 p.m. It’s a labor of love that came about from a former love for helping others in Florida. In Macon County now for three years, the couple only see the ministry growi…
The new walking track, located at the Winding Stairs Park area, is nearly finished.
The new Administration Building is coming along ahead of schedule.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Dustin Delp, Lafayette Police Department’s newest officer, is happy to serve the community.
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager visited constituents last week in a town hall meeting at Lafayette City Hall.
Macon County Director of Schools Shawn Carter voiced concerns about Gov. Bill Lee’s school choice bill during the Feb. 12 school board meeting.
Submitted by City of Red Boiling Springs
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Chris Lewis has made a name for himself, although most people would know him by another name — Endurance Photography.
Rel Gumson isn’t your run of the mill individual.
The Upper Cumberland Veterans Coalition had their fourth monthly meeting Feb.6. This is a newly formed organization that represents veterans in many ways, from honoring them to getting assistance with needs, to just being there for them in any way possible.
Alleged racism stirred emotions during the Portland/Macon County basketball games on Friday, Feb. 2.
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