Former Macon County Elections Director Kim Bishop recently had to appear before a federal judge for the second time to plead guilty to federal embezzlement charges after her first plea was rejected and her bond revoked for failing a drug test.

Before it becomes a mandate from a judge, Macon County commissioners are looking to make improvements to security at the courthouse.

Macon County commissioners maintained their stance against creating more wilderness areas in the county despite The Wilderness Society’s attempt to change their minds.

Heavy rains and high waters in December have resulted in more than $1 million in flood damage in Macon County.

As of Nov. 1, 2015, Macon County Public Health took on the additional responsibility of overseeing animal services in Macon County, including animal control services, the animal shelter and rabies control programs.

Six candidates have signed up to run for two commissioner seats in Macon County next year.

Public officials aren’t required to place their hand on a Bible to be sworn into office, but a majority of them still do.

In the last couple of weeks, Franklin Mayor Bob Scott has been called un-American, arrogant and an asshole, but he’s taking it in stride knowing he made a decision based on his conscience and not on fear.

Five candidates are running for two commissioner seats in Macon County and there are still five days left to sign up for the race.

With the sign-up period for the 2016 election underway, two more candidates have tossed their hats in the ring to run for commissioner in Macon County.