Macon County
Coverage of Macon County in the Nexus archive.
- Storms cause downed trees across multiple TN counties, TDOT says
Storms have caused downed trees and power outages across multiple Tennessee counties, including Maury, Hickman, Macon, and Wilson, with TDOT crews responding. Cities like Gallatin and Manchester report downed power lines, traffic hazards, and non-functioning stop lights due to the storms.
- Two plane crashes in three days under investigation in Tenn.
Two small plane crashes in Macon County, Tennessee, over three days are under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The latest crash occurred on Thursday, with no injuries reported, while a prior crash two days earlier involved three people with no serious injuries. Both incidents remain under investigation.
- Small plane crashes during takeoff in Macon Co.; 1 person has minor injuries
A small plane crashed during takeoff in Macon County, with three people on board. One person sustained minor injuries, while the other two were not seriously hurt. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.
- 8lbs of meth, half pound of suspected fentanyl seized after months-long investigation in Macon County
Macon County Sheriff’s Office seized 8 pounds of meth and half a pound of suspected fentanyl during a search warrant executed after a four-month investigation. The operation involved the 15th Judicial Drug Task Force and Lafayette Police Department, resulting in the arrest of a man whose identity was not disclosed.
- Mother and daughter murdered in Macon County shooting, neighbors say
A mother and daughter were murdered in a Macon County shooting, with a man found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the probe, and the family, described as Honduran, had recently moved from Massachusetts. Neighbors noted the family was known for helping others and had multiple children present during the incident.
- Neighbor says murder victims were mother, daughter in Macon County shooting. Here’s what we know
Two women, identified as a mother and adult daughter, were found dead in a Macon County home after a shooting. A man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound was airlifted to a hospital, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. A neighbor reported four children, a baby, and the daughter’s husband were present but rescued.
- Two women found dead, man seriously injured inside home in Macon County
Two women were found dead, and a man was seriously injured in a shooting at a home in Macon County, Tennessee. The man, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, was airlifted to a trauma center and is believed to have self-inflicted the injury. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has taken over the ongoing investigation.