Audrey II arrived in Macon Thursday afternoon for her performance in the “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Royal Theatre. She was greeted by several who assisted  her off of a semi after a lengthy trip from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Todd Davison, owner of the Royal Theatre said the play is to run July 1 - 28. The play is about Seymour Krelborn, a meek florist who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of giant man eating plant who demands to be fed.

The Highway 36 four-lane project is about 60 percent complete.

 WHAT’S FOR LUNCH? – Lots of food, fun and activities could be found on Saturday at the 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration held at Rubey Street Park in Macon. The event is sponsored by the Women of Culture. More photos from the Juneteenth Celebration will be featured at a later date in the Chronicle-Herald.

The Opening Ceremony for the Relay for Life for Macon County was forced indoors due to a late afternoon shower on Saturday. Relay chairman, Lori Rupp greeted the crowd, “You can always count on Macon County to show up, no matter what the weather!” Pictured are some of the cancer survivors as they take a Survivor Lap around the high school cafeteria.  A Caregiver Lap and Honor/Memory Lap was also held. Shortly following the opening ceremony the sky cleared, the sun came out, and the relay moved outdoors to the Macon R-I lawn as planned. According to Relay Public Relations Chairman, Dena Wilt, the 2009 Macon County Relay for Life raised $33,425.72 for the American Cancer Society. "We still have teams to turn in funds and expect to exceed $35,000.00 in the next couple of weeks," said Wilt. "We were very pleased with the amount raised since the weather did not cooperate early in the evening."  Watch for more pictures from the relay in this week’s Chronicle-Herald and on the website.

During the annual Optimist Fishing Derby held at the Macon Lake on June 6, Shane Truitt of Macon joined his sons in  some quality time. Pictured above with Shane are his sons, Kaden and Rayce.

23 students participated in Safety Town, a community service project.

WELCOME HOME - As Brenda Miller of Atlanta drove her husband, Scott, home to Atlanta after he had been hosptialized for 7-months in Columbia he was surprised to see his co-workers lining the highway in front of the MoDOT district office in Macon. His co-workers were holding numerous yellow balloons and signs letting him know they were glad to see him home. Pictured  is the car the Millers’ were in when they saw the welcoming sight.

2009 Atlanta Homecoming Royalty - The Atlanta Homecoming was held last weekend with the queen contest being held on Friday night. Pictured is the 2009 Homecoming Queen, Alex Bondy and her court. Standing (left to right): 1st Runner Up - Kailey Harpster, Miss Congeniality, Skyla Smothers and 2nd Runner Up, Lana Allen. More Atlanta Homecoming photos will be published later in the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

The Macon Rural Fire Department purchased a newer tanker truck a few months ago.

The 5th Annual “Larry Welch’s Babes for a Cure” Softball Game was held Saturday.

The 2nd annual NEMO Law Enforcement Poker Run was held Saturday.

The Macon Optimist Club held its annual Fishing Derby Saturday morning at the Macon Lake.

The Missouri Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics passed through Macon Wednesday.