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Henry Behr

Former Lafayette Police Captain Passes Away

March 4, 2026

Steve Newberry

Couple Arrested with Meth & Fentanyl

February 25, 2026

Elmore Flooring Fire

Fire Claims Three Local Businesses, Following Winter Storm

January 30, 2026

Sandi Watson

RBS Woman Killed in Smith County Wreck

January 14, 2026

Tony Day

July 4th Fireworks Event to be Held at Winding Stairs

July 1, 2025

Macon County Judicial Commission Changes: Wallace Resigns, Thomas Elected

August 27, 2024

Commissioner Comments Moratorium in County Meeting

July 17, 2024

A proclamation from the State of Tennessee and Senator Yager’s office, was presented to Mr. Thomas Kidd in honor of his retirement as CEO of Macon Community Hospital. Pictured, l-r: Senator Yager, Teresa Kidd, Thomas Kidd, and Representative Kelly Keisling. (Photo by D. Gregory)

Thomas Kidd Retires as CEO of Macon Community Hospital

January 11, 2024

The Macon County High School softball team captured their first Region 4 Championship in program history last week. Read about the Tigerettes post-season action in the sports section of this week’s edition of ‘The Macon County Chronicle.’ (Photo Submitted)

Macon County Tigerettes Capture First Region Title

May 24, 2023

Pictured at the 911 Center, l-r: Macon County EMA Director Don Stevens, Michael Tishman, Yabsira Adera, Ricardo Alvarez, Irma Martinez, Susan Davenport, Field Operations Specialist David McElwee, and Julimar Perez. (Photo by D. Gregory)

Disaster Assistance Now Available Following March 31 – April 1 Storms

April 18, 2023

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Fire Claims Three Local Businesses, Following Winter Storm

January 30, 2026

RBS Woman Killed in Smith County Wreck

January 14, 2026

St. Jude Charity Auction this Saturday!

January 8, 2026

Area Sports

Tigers record three wins

April 29, 2026

Tigerette softball nears end of season

April 29, 2026

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