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Hallelujah Festival
Fun for the whole family at Lafayette First Baptist Church, 400 Church St., Wednesday, October 31 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Candy, food, games, cake walk, bouncers, and more! All are invited. For more information call 666-3127.
Beech Bottom Missionary Baptist Church
Revival meeting at Beech Bottom Missionary Baptist Church beginning Sunday night, October 28, 2012 with services nightly at 7 pm and on Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Elder Lonnie Meador, Pastor will be assisted by Elder Dewayne Gregory.
Reed to Preach
Bro. Kyle Reed will be preaching at Maple Grove #2 Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov 4 at 11 AM.
Revival
Highland General Baptist Church will hold a revival Nov 1-4. Services: Thurs-Sat 7:00 pm, Sunday 6:00 pm. Evangelist Bro. Jimmy Cushenberry, Pastor Bro. Don Rhoads and members.
Revival
Revival at Oakdale General Baptist Church will start Sunday November 4 at 7pm. Preaching by preachers of the church. Pastor Carlene Kirby. Everyone welcome.
Revival
Revival begins Sun, November 4 at 7 PM. Nightly services at Willard Missionary Baptist; preaching by Bro. J.C. Cox and Bro. Ricky Day.
Singing School
A Singing School will begin Friday night, November 3rd at 6:oo pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church. Lesson will be taught by Bro. Danny Patterson. Sessions are to be each Sunday, Wednesday and Friday for six sessions, at the same time. Everyone invited.
Church Opening
There will be a new church opening Nov. 11th at 108 B. East Locust Street, The Old Fashion Church of God. Brother Tony Hopkins and Brother Larry Meadors welcomes everyone.
Gospel Singing
Gospel singing at Liberty United General Baptist at 153 Circle Drive, Adolphus, KY, in the Petroleum Community, on Saturday, Nov. 3rd at 6 pm. Singers will be the Dalton Gang. Everyone welcome. For more info (615) 666-2430-or (615) 666-6414.
Hesson to Preach
Bro. Maverick Hesson will preach at the Lafayette Missionary Church on Sunday 11/11/12 at 6 PM. Everyone is invited to attend.
Pedigo to Preach
Brother Wes Pedigo will be preaching at Macon Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, November 4th at 11:00 am. Everyone welcome.
Austin to Preach
Brother Todd Austin will preach at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, November 4th at 11:00 am.
Pedigo to Preach
Brother Wes Pedigo will be preaching at Macon Missionary Baptist Church Sunday November 4th at 11:00am. Everyone welcome.
Borders to Preach
Lionel Borders will be preaching at New Hop Church in Westmoreland Sunday, Nov 4 at 11 AM.
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Federal and State General Election
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 is Election Day. Last day to request absentee ballot: Oct 30. Early voting—Oct. 17 through Nov 1st. Early voting hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30; Saturdays: Oct 20, 27, 8:00-12:00 noon. Late night: Nov 1st—until 7 PM. MC Election commission: 666-2199.
Meeting Reschedule Notice
The Lafayette City Council November meeting has been rescheduled for November 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Meeting Notice
The Macon County Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the courtroom of the courthouse in Lafayette, TN. The public is invited to attend.
Meeting Notice
Pursuant to T.C.A. 5-5-113, the Committee of a Whole of the County Commission of Macon County, Tennessee, shall assemble itself at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2012, at the Courthouse in Lafayette, Tennessee.
Meeting Notice
The Macon County Board of Education will meet in work session on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 6 PM in the Central Office.
Meeting Notice
The monthly meeting of the L.B.J. & C. Headstart Policy Council has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 6 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the L.B.J. & C development Corporation, 1150 Chocolate Drive, Cookeville, Tn.
Meeting Notice
The United Daughters of the Confederacy Captain Sally Tompkins 2123 will meet Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 12:00 noon in the upper level of the Putnam County Library. Please contact 931- 738-5869 if you have a Confederate ancestor or further questions.
Santa’s Helpers Christmas Applications
Macon Helps/Santa’s Helpers Christmas Applications. Macon Helps will be taking applications through Nov. 30th, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Diabetes Health Fair
Macon County General Hospital is hosting their Annual Diabetes Health Fair on Thurs, Nov 8 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the MC Senior Citizens Center. There will be booths and presentations concerning diabetes. For more info call: 666-2147 ex. 338.
Grief Support Meetings
Macon County General Hospital is sponsoring free grief support classes every Tuesday at 5:30 PM, October 6 thru November 20, 2012. The meetings will be in the Hospital Conference Room. For more information, call the hospital at 666-2147, ext. 398.
FREE Flu Shots
HOPE Family Health in Westmoreland is providing free flu shots to uninsured patients through a grant partnership with The Community Foundation. These will be given Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, no appointment needed. Until Supplies last, through the end of November.
Westmoreland Vendors
Property Tax Notices
Macon County 2012 Property Tax notices have been mailed. The Two Percent discount is available in October and One Percent in November. If you have not received your bill notify your local Post Office. You can also call the Trustee’s Office at 615-666-3624.
Commodity Distribution
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Macon County, Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the UCHRA County Office located at 607 Highway 52 By-Pass in Lafayette. Everyone must present a valid UCHRA commodity card in order to receive commodities.
Holiday Notice
County government offices in Macon County will be closed on Monday, November 12th, 2012 in observance of Veterans Day.
GOP Election Night Victory Party
Nov. 6, 2012, 7 pm until Victory Hour, at the Macon County Republican Party Office. Bring Spirit (not the alcohol kind)!
Meeting Notice
First organizational meeting for the next Europe trip organized by Tammy Brawner will be Saturday, November 3. This trip is going to visit Holland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France and England and is being planned for the summer of 2014. More details on the meeting will be forthcoming.
Cookbook Sale
Macon Christian Academy is selling cookbooks for $10 until November 26. Contact any student or staff to buy one. Also you can buy one by stopping at 518 Church St., Lafayette.
Veterans Day Parade Planning Meeting
A 2012 Veterans Day Parade/celebration planning meeting will be 12 Noon, Friday, November 2, 2012 at the VFW Post on Main Street. Everyone interested please attend.
Center closed for Veterans Day
The L.B.J.& C. Headstart Centers will be closed November 12 in observance of Veteran’s day.
Miss RBS Beauty Pageant
The Miss Red Boiling Springs Beauty Pageant will be held Sat. Nov 3rd in the gym at the high school. The pageant will begin at 6:00 pm with the Jr High Pageant and conclude with the high school pageant following. the theme this year is Miss RBS “Leaves Me Breathless.” All previous pageant winners will be announced from 1992 to the 2012 year.
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Halloween Luncheon
Comprehensive Rehabilitation invites you to our annual Halloween Luncheon on Wednesday, October 31st from 11am-2pm. Come join us for food, fun, and festivities. Please RSVP at 666-5095. There will be a costume judging contest.
Central Elementary School’s Fall Festival
Central will hold a night of fun for the entire family on Friday, November 2 starting at 6 PM. there will be a cakewalk, bingo, concessions, silent auction, games, and crowing of 3rd grade King/Queen and 2nd grade Prince/Princess.
RBS Elementary’s Fall Festival
Red Boiling Springs Elementary School Fall Festival Friday Nov. 2 5pm-9pm. Cakewalk, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Games, Face Painting and more.
NCTC Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 3 the NCTC Annual Meeting will be held at the Macon County Junior High School Auditorium. Voting for officers from 9 am to 2 pm, entertainment at 1 pm, meeting at 2pm.
Matt Cliburn Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
Saturday, November 3rd there will be a bike ride, cookout, and bake sale. The ride will begin at Wal-mart at 1:00, registration at 12:30. $10 includes ride, hamburger, chips, and drink. All vehicles welcome. For more information or early registration call Edie Cliburn 633-5997 or Billy Snyder Jr. 388-6473
Chili Supper & Cakewalk
Come and join with the Hermitage Springs Vol. Fire Dept.for our Chili Supper & Cakewalk on Nov. 3 at Hermitage Springs School. Begins at 5:30 pm. Drinks, sandwiches, and snacks will be served; cakewalk at 6:30 pm.
EAO Shopping Extravaganza
EAO Shopping Extravaganza will be held at the Hartsville Church of Christ Fellowship Hall on November 3 from 10am to 2pm. Shoppers are asked to bring a canned food item to be given to the local food bank and a chance to win a door prize. All proceeds of the event will benefit the EAO Foundation and Christmas for Kids
Memorial Pancake Breakfast
Raydean Jenkins Memorial Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Trammel Masonic Lodge #436. All you can eat, $5.00 per person, on Nov. 10 from 7 to 10 AM at the Westmoreland Elementary School. Proceeds go to Lodge Scholarship programs.
7th Annual FCE Holiday Taster
The Family and Community Educators of Macon County will be hosting the 7th annual Holiday Taster. The menu this year will be pasta. The Taster will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 10:00 a.m. at the Sally Wells Building, Macon County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $7.00 and need be purchased in advance at the UT Extension Office. For more information call Lynne Knight, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at 666-3341 or Karen Russell at 666-4466.
Chili Supper
West Macon Rescue Squad will hold their chili supper on Nov 17th at the new rescue building on Rocky Mound. More details to come.
RBS Christmas Parade
The 2012 Red Boiling Springs Nighttime Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 6 pm. Entry form and guidelines are available online at http://www.vision2020inc.com/, Red Boiling Springs City Hall, The Palace, local banks, and the Macon County Chamber of Commerce. Entry deadline is November 21st.
Doyle Pruitt Benefit Singing
There will be a benefit singing for Doyle Pruitt at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, November 10 at 6 pm. Singers will include the Happy Hearts and others to be announced. Bro. Doyle is in need of medical care and is un-insurable. Everyone please come and help out and enjoy the wonderful singing.






