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Mobile Disaster Center to Arrive in Macon County

May 6, 2026

The TBI and United States Marshals Service assisted the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and Lafayette Police Department with a sex offender compliance operation called ‘Operation Macon Safe Guard.’

Sex Offenders Arrested in Operation ‘Macon Safe Guard’

May 6, 2026

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

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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

Takes two days to decide softball champion

May 6, 2026

Macon wins District 8-3A Tournament

May 6, 2026

Tigers record three wins

April 29, 2026

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