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POLICE REPORTS

Thefts 400 block Fourth Avenue Southwest, check in the amount of $7,200. 1200 block Brookline Avenue Southwest, electronics, $3,800. 2000 block College Street Southeast, laptop, purse … more

7/2/09 | 249 views

Ah! sunflower, your future lies in potato chips

PETTUSVILLE — Stand silently among Nobie Daly’s rows of sunflowers, and the senses become attuned to nature. Honeybees and bumblebees hover around the russet-colored heads framed by golden … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 7/1/09 | 459 views

Mobile home fire claims life of Vietnam veteran

ELKMONT — A man described by his sister as a rebel with a sweet side died Friday when his mobile home erupted in flames. The victim, Tommy Mankin, was a Vietnam veteran, who once rode … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 6/27/09 | 470 views

Deer hunter saves fawn

Although he is a deer hunter, something in the pit of Barry Kelley’s stomach told him to turn around and rescue a fawn. “I just thought everything deserves a chance at life,” … more

By Deangelo McDaniel
Staff Writer | 6/21/09 | 454 views | 2 comments

Investigator: Estranged husband stabbed wife

ELKMONT — An estranged husband allegedly stabbed his wife in the neck during a fight over a vehicle, a Limestone County investigator said. The wife called 911 for help around 6 a.m. Tuesday, … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 6/10/09 | 328 views

Teens allegedly ate loot from theft

ELKMONT — Five male teens who broke into an Elkmont business ate part of their bounty before authorities arrested them, according to authorities. Sheriff’s Department Chief Investigator … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 5/30/09 | 359 views

The masses return for Boss Hill’s annual stew

ELKMONT — The toughest decisions to make at Boss Hill’s annual stew are whether to eat goat, chicken or beef, and whether to follow up with brownies or banana pudding. The easiest way to … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 5/28/09 | 396 views

POLICE REPORTS

Thefts City of Decatur, theft from the 300 block of Beltline Road Southwest, 2007 Ford F-250, $24,000. 200 block 10th Avenue Southwest, plasma TV, $6,000. 3000 block U.S. 31 South, 1986 … more

5/19/09 | 836 views

Man injured when meth lab explodes in Elkmont

ELKMONT — Authorities said a man was injured after a suspected methamphetamine lab exploded at a residence here Thursday night. Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely said the explosion … more

5/8/09 | 406 views

Elkmont man shoots in-law after quarrel with stepson

ELKMONT — Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely said a man threw a chair at his stepson and then shot his brother-in-law in the mouth Thursday. Blakely said John O’Brien, 70, of 24494 … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 5/2/09 | 516 views