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Limestone house hit twice during weekend by thieves

COXEY — Limestone authorities arrested two Florence men after a witness spotted them towing a stolen car into Lauderdale County, an investigator said. Limestone County Sheriff’s Department … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 2/2/10 | 154 views

Blakely seeking re-election as sheriff

Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely announced Monday he is running for re-election in the 2010 race. Blakely will be campaigning in the run-up to the Democratic primary June 8. He touts his … more

1/12/10 | 353 views | 1 comment

Limestone to change District 1, 2 boundary

ATHENS — When there are only four voters in a beat, it may be obvious how each cast votes. That’s why the Limestone County Commission has proposed redrawing a boundary line between … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 12/4/09 | 634 views

Aiming to recycle

Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful and the Recycling Center kicked off the “Take a Shot at Recycling” campaign on Friday at Cowart Elementary. KALB and the center received a $10,000 Think Green … more

11/15/09 | 1454 views

Up in smoke sans cigs

RIPLEY — A Limestone County investigator said three Tennessee men, one caught hiding in a box, have been charged with breaking into a store Thursday. Sheriff’s Department Chief … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 10/2/09 | 1458 views | 2 comments

Fire destroys Limestone family’s home

A fire destroyed a Limestone County family’s home Sunday night while they were away attending church services, said Owens Volunteer Fire Department Chief Gary Lovell. “The house is pretty much … more

9/21/09 | 1302 views

Limestone County Commission

ATHENS — Limestone County Commission Chairman David Seibert said he is having the courthouse chimes programmed to play “My Country ’Tis of Thee” and “America the Beautiful” at 8 a.m. … more

8/4/09 | 1843 views

Motorcycle wreck leaves man dead

A motorcycle accident on Interstate 65 in Limestone County near exit 359 killed a 43-year-old man and sent his 41-year-old passenger to the hospital Saturday morning. The fatal single-vehicle … more

7/26/09 | 2346 views

Limestone budget requests

The Limestone County Commission had its second day of fiscal 2010 budget hearings Monday. The departments and agencies and their requests are as follows: Archives, $143,057. Down from fiscal … more

7/21/09 | 1639 views

Limestone students compete in national career skills event

Students from the Limestone County Career Technical Center competed in a national competition last week in Kansas City, Mo. The students won first-place in the State SkillsUSA competition earlier … more

6/29/09 | 2064 views