County arrests
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Monday:
• Brandon Lynn Burgess, 23, of 27855 Pepper Road, Athens, domestic violence.
• Tammy Lee Perreault, 32, of U.S. 72, Athens, probation violation.
• Alicia Dian Carter, 41, of Rogersville, possession of a controlled substance.
• Jacob Elijah Coughlin, 21, of 17985 Browns Ferry Road, Athens, third-degree receiving stolen property.
• Christopher Howard Lott, 29, of Hartselle, probation violation.
• Anson Jacob Watkins, 51, homeless, disorderly conduct.
• Mark Anthony Wise, 42, of 804 N. Clinton St., Athens, domestic violence.
County thefts
• A riding lawnmower valued at $150 was stolen July 3 from the 25000 block of George Lane.
• A gas grill valued at $250 was stolen July 3 from the 25000 block of George Lane.
• A 2003 Kawaski four-wheeler valued at $5,000 was stolen July 3 from the 19000 block of Sandlin Road.
• $250 in cash and a radar detector valued at $50 were stolen July 4 from a vehicle parked on the 7000 block of U.S. 72 West.
• A laptop computer, two gold wedding bands, a tool box and prescription medication valued at $2,000 were stolen July 4-5 from the 21000 block of Hickory Hill Lane.
• $800 cash and credit cards were stolen July 3-4 from the 24000 block of Bethel Road.
City arrests
The Athens Police Department reported the following arrests Monday:
• Rexie Allen Hester, 39, of Decatur, receiving stolen property.
• Orlando Sanchez, 21, of Decatur, driving under the influence.
• Stanley Wayne Stephens, 52, of 700 S. Clinton St., Athens, DUI and five counts of negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument.
• Robert Lee Stewart, 20, of 24291 Wagon Trail, Athens, possession of a controlled substance and DUI.
City thefts
• A leaf blower was stolen July 1 from 1403 Freeman Ave. in Athens.
• Three boxes of franks and two cups of change were stolen July 4th from the Kreme Delite at 401 W. Market St.
• Two pad locks and two doors valued at $50 were stolen July 6 from Publix on U.S. 72 E.
• $60 in change was stolen July 7 from 712 Swan Dr.
Wrecks
• Mickey Ray Sutton, 67, of Athens, was injured in a wreck July 5 at Elm and Floyd streets in Athens.
• Cricket Darlene Kimbrough, 25, of Athens, was injured in a wreck July 6 at U.S. 31 and Hobbs Street in Athens.
Hospital report
Athens-Limestone Hospital reported no admissions and two discharges Monday.
Discharged were Willie Moore of Elkmont and Wendy Miller of Athens.
Admissions and discharges represent only those people who agreed to have their names published.
Local News
Newsbeat 7-8
- Local News
-
-
Burial detail seeks new members
The detail, which provides free military honors for families who request it, typically serves at 50 to 60 funerals per year. This year, Keyes said, the group has provided honors at more than 40 funerals already.
-
Ardmore Welcome Center turns 35
On Thursday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary and the public is invited.
-
Governor kills bill on tax appeals
Business groups pushing the legislation say they will try again in the next legislative session.
-
17 veterans assistance offices closing in Alabama
The offices are being closed because of severe funding cuts to agencies funded by the state General Fund budget.
-
Local morning update for May 29, 2012
VIRAL VIDEO OF THE DAY
This couple in Kansas didn’t seem too concerned about a tornado churning off in the distance as they exchanged vows. -
Ala. schools take different approaches to calendar
A new law requiring Alabama schools to start later in the year has some districts cutting holidays while others have students attending longer class days fewer times throughout the year.
-
MORE STORIES: Click LOCAL NEWS bar at top left
Click "Local News" bar at top left for more stories
-
Limestone grand jury indicts 149
A recent panel of jurors found there was adequate evidence to formally charge 149 people on crimes involving drugs, property and violence.
-
City shows off new CNG-powered ride
“It amazes me we haven’t gone to this a long time ago,” said Mayor Ronnie Marks, while giving an overview of the vehicle.
-
Deputies investigate report of downed balloon, find nothing
Witnesses on Mooresville Road near Nick Davis Road called in the balloon report Sunday evening about 8 p.m.
- More Local News Headlines
-
California's Foie Gras Ban About to Begin
6-Year-Old Going to National Spelling Bee
Video Essay: Funky Winkerbean Comic Turns 40
On Thailand Trip, Suu Kyi Visits Migrants
Raw Video: Pink Diamond Auctioned for $17.4M
Hurricane Andrew Remembered, 20 Years Later
Sister Says She Reported Brother in Patz Killing
Patz Suspect's Sister: I Went to Police in 1980s
Diplomatic Expulsions Follow Fresh Syria Report
15 Dead in Northern Italy's 5.8-magnitude Quake
Angry Birds Spreading Their Wings
Witness Describes Fla. Face-chewing Attack
Man Falls Off Crane, Dies After Police Standoff
Russia Condemns Ally Syria Over Massacre of 108
Dairy Farm Uses Chiropractor to Help Cows
Unexpected Smog in Pristine National Parks
Air Canada Plane Makes Emergency Landing
New Ticks Spread Across Southeast, Diseases Rise
Bring Your Own Tech Programs Charge Up Students
Pope's Butler Vows to Help Vatican Investigation
