Macon County

The jobs bill no one is talking about

There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.

February 6, 2026

Speedy Trial Act used in capital murder case of Lowndes sheriff

Chief Justice Stewart appointed a retired judge to preside over the capital murder case, utilizing the new Speedy Trial Act for the first time.

January 22, 2026

The killing of Sammy Younge Jr. and 60 years of civil rights activism

The 1966 slaying of Samuel Younge Jr. by a white man became a turning point for, Wendell Paris, who vowed to fight injustice forever.

January 6, 2026

Family weighs lawsuit after veteran’s death in Macon County jail

John Reed, a disabled veteran, was fatally beaten in Macon County Jail while awaiting bond.

November 14, 2024

Lawsuit alleges abuses at another for-profit youth treatment facility

The lawsuit filed on behalf of a 17-year-old alleges serious abuse and neglect at a Tuskegee treatment facility.

August 28, 2024

Trendco USA announces Alabama facility, creating 292 jobs for Macon County

Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million to launch a manufacturing operation in a Tuskegee logistics hub.

August 10, 2023

Four bills were pocket vetoed this session. Here they are . . .

Bills that receive a pocket veto are conclusively dead.

June 26, 2023

No electronic bingo, no problem for VictoryLand

After replacing the electronic bingo machines with historical horse racing machines, business at the venue has picked up.

June 15, 2023

Governor launches project to build transformational Logistics Park in Macon County

REAL Park could eventually become home as many as 13 buildings offering a combined 5 million square feet of space.

June 23, 2022

Police: Remains found in Macon County likely missing college student

Human remains discovered in rural Macon County on Monday are believed to be those of missing college student Aniah Blanchard, numerous law enforcement officials said. Early on Monday, Auburn Police officials received information on the possible whereabouts of Blanchard’s remains, Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said during a news conference. Brunson said Auburn PD officials … Continued

November 26, 2019