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LCSO employee arrested for sexual misconduct, possession of controlled substance

On Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Unit received information about an inappropriate relationship…

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Update: Coroner: 2 die in Limestone County plane crash

LIMESTONE COUNTY — The Limestone County coroner’s office confirmed that two people died in a plane crash in…

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Witness sees spiraling plane before fatal crash

Elkmont residents Kenny and Evelyn Culbertson were headed north on Alabama 127 in Limestone County when, off to…

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Update: Confirmed: 2 die in Limestone County plane crash

LIMESTONE COUNTY — The Limestone County coroner’s office confirmed that two people have died in a plane crash…

Lifestyles

PAWS & REFLECT: What is a “no-kill” shelter?

By definition, a “no-kill” shelter is one that has a 90 percent placement rate for the animals in…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Blue Spring Elementary School’s Byron Speer

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

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Revenue Commissioner announces software change

From Limestone County License Commissioner Joseph Cannon Due to the Alabama Department of Revenue’s (ALDOR) implementation of new…

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City Council votes to purchase building on Hobbs

With a restaurant’s recent move from Hobbs to Jefferson Street, the Athens City Council took advantage of a…

Lifestyles

Arts in East: Senior’s Eagle Scout project brings more art, music to community

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Dec. 4, 2023, to correct the placement of benches. Two benches…

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Lock your cars, keep eye out for ‘porch piracy’

The season of giving may be fully upon us, but that means several of those on Santa’s naughty…