Plowing tobacco not same
Gone are the days when it was a common occurrence to see a man following a mule, or a pair of mules, or a work horse through a tobacco patch or corn field. Many a mile has been covered by a working man...
View ArticleDog pound gets some improvements
Many of us have images of a mean dog catcher, thanks to Tom and Jerry cartoons, among others. In the cartoons, the dog catcher, whose face we never see, sneaks up on unsuspecting pooches snatching them...
View ArticleAirport bids rejected by City
The Lafayette City Council met in regular session last Tuesday, June 2, with Mayor Richard Driver calling the meeting to order. A prayer was offered and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. All...
View ArticleEmma Shae Etheridge
Linsey and Nathaniel Etheridge, of Lafayette, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Shae Etheridge. Emma was born on May 30, 2015 at UMC in Lebanon, weighing 7lbs 7.3oz and 18 inches...
View ArticleGracelynn-Lee Brown
Brianna Jones and Joe Brown, of Lafayette, would like to announce the birth of their daughter Gracelynn-Lee Brown. Gracelynn was born on May 26, 2015 at UMC in Lebanon weighing 7lbs 3oz and 18 1/2...
View ArticleGlover featured speaker at MCHS alumni banquet
Jimmy Glover, a 1964 MCHS graduate, will be speaking at the MCHS Alumni Banquet next Saturday, June 20. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 per couple. For more information or to make reservations, call...
View ArticleArrests
The following records were provided by the Macon County Sheriff's Office. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Lafayette Police Department
View ArticleSafety tips for outdoor grilling
Summertime is the peak season for outdoor grilling and grilling fires. This year, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office urges outdoor cooks to keep fire safety in mind as they start up the grill...
View ArticleStoryteller delights audiences
With different voices and an amazing array of facial gestures and movement, professional storyteller Donna Washington delighted kids young and old last Tuesday, June 4 at the Macon County Public...
View ArticlePlaying softball for good cause
Organizers put together a fundraiser softball tournament last Saturday, June 6 to benefit Kelsey Bullington. Kelsey has played in the Macon County Parks and Recreation Girls Youth Softball for years...
View ArticleRotary club activity
At last week's Rotary Club meeting, Rotarian Mike Whittemore gave a presentation on what inflationary pressures have wrought on both the economy and the banking industry since 1956. One example was the...
View ArticleTaekwondo holds open house
Taekwondo Family Fitness celebrated their Open House and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Mr. Rickey Jones and students had events throughout the day as they are raising funds for a new roof...
View ArticleFolk Medicine Fest draws crowds
Last Saturday, June 6, the Red Boiling Springs Folk Medicine Festival was held and drew crowds of visitors. Although the day was hot, festival goers enjoyed live music, crafts, art and natural remedies.
View ArticleMCRTA hosts luncheon
Macon Bank and Trust Company hosted the June 2015 meeting and luncheon of the Macon County Retired Teachers' Association at the Ray Goad building in the Macon County Fairgrounds. Members and guests...
View ArticleFolk Medicine Fest draws crowds
Last Saturday, June 6, the Red Boiling Springs Folk Medicine Festival was held and drew crowds of visitors. Although the day was hot, festival-goers enjoyed live music, crafts, art and natural remedies.
View ArticleFCE attends awards luncheon
Family-Community-Education (FCE) is a club under the direction of University of TN, Extension Office. Lynne Knight is the Agent with two clubs; “The Happy Homemakers” and the “United Neighbors”. These...
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The Macon County Junior High School cheerleaders recently traveled to Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville for cheerleading camp on Tuesday, June 9.
View ArticleFSA accepts nominations
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Monday, June 15, 2015.
View ArticleBlacks honored with Regents Award
Dr. David and Congressman Diane Black have been honored with the Regents Award for Excellence in Philanthropy by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). The award goes to donors who have been generous in...
View ArticleLittle League holds awards ceremony
The Lafayette Little League held their annual awards ceremony last Friday night. Twenty-six teams gathered at the Little League Field Friday to celebrate the close of another successful season. Players...
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