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Williams Birth
Kristy and Jacob Williams of 10861 Old Hwy 52, Westmoreland, would like to announce the birth of their son, Tristen Homer Lewis Williams. Tristen was born on May 14, 2013 at UMC in Lebanon weighing 8 lbs. 10.8 oz. and 10 inches long. Proud grandparents are Johnathan and Donna Waddell of Westmoreland, Penny Hale of Wetmoreland and Kenneth and Debbie Williams of KY.
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Lafayette Elementary students pictured with 4-H Agent, Keith Allen.
4-H holds end of year celebration
4th and 5th grade students county-wide were given the opportunity to participate in six 4-H club activities this school year. Students were informed they would receive a reward at the end of the year if they participated in at least four of the six activities. Students received lunch from PepARoni’s and a Macon County 4-H T-shirt. Thanks to all the students for their participation and to the teachers for helping promote these activities! Th...
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Standing left to right: Lauren Henson, Skylar Hall, Shaylee Ellingson, Bailey Anderson, Owen Morgan, Cole Dziekiewicz, Amber Bean. Kneeling left to right: Hatton Allen, Joseph Medrano, Lauren Jones, Hannah Hudson and Moises Nunez.
RBS Jr Beta Club initiate new members
On May 17, 2013 the Red Boiling Springs Junior Beta Club held an initiation for new members. Club President Lauren Henson conducted the ceremony. Hatton Allen was the only new eighth grade member. New seventh grade members were Hannah Hudson, Lauren Jones, Joseph Medrano and Moises Nunez. All members received an award for maintaining an A average. Skylar Hall received the service award. The Junior Beta Club members were also rewarded with a p...
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Stella Beatrix Clark
Brandon and Lindey Clark would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Stella Beatrix Clark. Stella was born on March 29, 2013 at 8:24am. Stella, weighing 9 lbs, 8 oz and measuring 21 1/2 inches, was welcomed by big sister Mali and big brother Roman. Proud grandparents are Hugh Wayne and Jo Clark and Linda Napier.
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Scenes of Central’s American Idol showdown
Central Elementary School hosted a “Jr. American Idol” on Thursday, May 23. Teachers acted as hosts and judges, and parents, friends, and grandparents came to watch the fun.
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Claiborne, Crawford to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crawford of Somerset, KY are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Rae Crawford to Spenser David Claiborne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Claiborne of Scottsville, KY. Kathryn is the grand-daughter of Gerald and Joan Garner and Edna and the late Joe Crawford. She is the great-grand-daughter of Hazel Branscum all of Somerset. She is a 2008 graduate of Pulaski County High Scho...
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The unnamed gospel band, dubbed "Blue Shirt Group" for the night by Jerry Monds. L-R: Titus Carter, Tim Rush, Joe Carter, and Ethan Shrum sing with Zach West on the piano.
Macon Singers sing into spring
The Macon Singers celebrated their third year in Macon County with a 3rd annual Spring Sing Thursday night. The event was held at MCHS auditorium, and featured opening numbers from local band Kinship, and an as-yet-unnamed gospel quintet. The Macon Singers performed a gospel-heavy set with favorites like “Amazing Grace” (crossed with Pachelbel’s Canon) and Down to the River to Pray. Members of the Macon Singers are a follows: Jerry Mond...
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200 students complete real-life simulation
On May 13, 2013, approximately 200 7th graders at Macon County Junior High participated in a UT Extension program called “On My Own.” This program is a hands-on, real-life simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their futures in a fun and exciting way. They are encouraged to make healthy and wise lifestyle choices similar to those adults face on a daily basis. Participants assume they are 25 years old and are the pr...
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Lost beagle
Chloe, adult tricolored beagle, lost on 5/7/13 from her farm in Frog Pond/Liberty area. She had pink collar with “Chloe” and her home phone number. Reward for her safe return. Please contact Julie at jumoore555@gmail.com or call 666-9854.
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Cookeville Summer Sweetheart Pageant to benefit cancer survivor
With one of her best friends battling a life-threatening disease, a Putnam County native is organizing a special youth beauty pageant to raise money to help cover medical costs. The 2013 Summer Sweetheart Pageant, an event to benefit Angie Stone of Monterey, will be held Saturday, June 8th, in the Highlands Ballroom of the Clarion Inn, 970 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN. The pageant is organized by Shannon Hayes, a native of Cookevi...
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Public service announcement
Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution? Be an ombudsman volunteer. Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland, Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, and skilled communicators to be volunteer Ombudsmen. As a volunteer ombudsman, you will be assigned to a specific long-term car...
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Anthony Abbott, of Lafayette, TN, recently graduated from the Automotive Technology program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville. He received an Automotive Technician diploma. Mr. Abbott is currently employed with Firestone in Gallatin, TN.
TTC Hartsville announces 2013 graduates
Not pictured: Brandy Reid, of Lafayette, TN, recently graduated from the Business Systems Technology program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville. She received a Medical Administrative Assistant with Insurance and Coding Emphasis diploma. Ms. Reid is currently self-employed. Vanessa Sugar, of Lafayette, TN, recently graduated from the Cosmetology program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville. She received a Cosmetol...
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Morgan birth
Nathan and Brittney Morgan, of Murfreesboro, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Riley June Morgan. Born March 26th, weighing 7 lbs, 7 oz. Grandparents are Donnie and Annette Morgan of Lafayette; and Eric and Rebecca Stuart of Murfreesboro; Great Grandparent, Frances Cook of Lafayette.
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Trio, including Garian Trent, Cameron Duncan and Jake Partin, danced to the Cha Cha Slide.
LES puts on talent show
Kelly Rich Reporter
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Bobby Bransford - 40 years - Macon County Junior High School Principal
Ten retire from Macon County Schools
Ten essential figures in the Macon County school system are retiring this year. Of these, two have served as school principals, one has been personally instrumental in providing Smartboards and other state-of-the-art technology in all Macon classrooms, one has served in a major administrative position, and served in the past as teacher, principal, and coach, five served as teachers until their retirement, and one was a county wide school psyc...
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