Limestone County commissioners press for review of local bills after staff submissions Commissioners debated three pieces of local legislation affecting Limestone County — including a bill to change sheriff pay and a proposal tied to property taxes for seniors — and several members urged a formal process so proposed local bills are presented and approved by the commission before submission to the state legislature.

Limestone County Commissioners are raising eyebrows over local bills that were filed without their input, sparking a heated debate on transparency and communication.

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Limestone County vs. Madison County | Counties Across Texas Spotlight Series — TEXAS FORWARD PARTY Explore a site of frontier tragedy and the Mushroom Capital of Texas and see why Forward believes that the historian in Limestone County and the business owner in Madison County both strengthen our…

Forts & Fungi. 🏰🍄 Today’s #CountiesAcrossTexas match-up: #LimestoneCounty (Cynthia Ann Parker) vs. #MadisonCounty (Mushroom Capital). A spotlight on unique claims ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...

Forward believes that the historian in Groesbeck and the business owner in Madisonville both strengthen our state. In #LimestoneCounty, the history is complex. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who honor the past while building a modern future, avoiding partisan stagnation. #RankedChoiceVoting would help the diverse towns work together. In #MadisonCounty, location is everything. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who prioritize infrastructure and economic development, ensuring that Madisonville remains a thriving hub on the highway.

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NG North America outlines plan to remove 100 turbines, repower Prairie Hill wind project in Limestone County NG North America told Limestone County commissioners it will decommission 100 underperforming turbines at the Prairie Hill project and replace them with 63 larger turbines over 2026–27, using controlled blasts for felling and onsite recycling, while assuring ongoing public notifications and local tax commitments.

NG North America is set to transform the Prairie Hill wind project by replacing 100 outdated turbines with 63 powerful giants, making a significant impact on local taxes and the environment!

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Limestone County commissioners debate using $4 million surplus for district road projects or a sinking fund for grant matches Commissioners spent the bulk of the Dec. 15 work session debating whether to transfer a proposed $4 million surplus into district road accounts for immediate paving or to create a sinking/matching fund to secure future state and federal dollars; staff warned about contract timing and grant-match risks, including a Pryor Field grant that may leave the county liable if federal commitments fail.

Limestone County commissioners are at a crossroads, debating whether to invest a surprising $4 million budget surplus into urgent road projects or save it for potential future grants—what decision will they make?

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Resident warns commissioners of alleged unpermitted mining near Navasota River, cites past contested permits A local resident told the court that recent clearing and blasting near County Road 400 may be occurring without proper permits and is "literally 300 yards" from the Navasota River; the speaker said TCEQ has been contacted and an investigation is pending.

A concerned resident warns Limestone County officials about potential illegal mining activities just 300 yards from the Navasota River, citing alarming past permit disputes and ongoing investigations.

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South Limestone water utility asks county for endorsement as aging system struggles Jimmy Rowe, president of South Limestone County Water Service Corporation, asked the commissioners to endorse grant applications to repair an aging system serving about 600 members, saying the system is "virtually shut down" and lacks pressure to meet demand.

A local water utility is on the brink of collapse, with its president pleading for urgent county support to secure grants and revitalize an aging system that serves 600 residents.

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Limestone County Commission approves $3.72M in claims, contracts, hires and a 7‑lot subdivision; moves to executive session on cybersecurity At its Nov. 3 meeting the Limestone County Commission approved $3,720,480.33 in claims, authorized an overtime traffic‑safety agreement, approved a camera agreement with Flock Group (installation removed), adopted two budget revisions, hired three employees effective Nov. 3, approved merit increases (one abstention), and approved the Montgomery R​i

Limestone County Commission just approved a massive $3.72 million in claims and contracts while addressing critical cybersecurity issues.

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Commission reviews agreement to install Flock safety cameras countywide The Limestone County Commission introduced an agreement with Flock Group Inc. to install Flock safety cameras throughout the county to assist the sheriff’s office. The sheriff clarified the cameras will be placed countywide rather than only at the sheriff’s office; no formal vote or contract execution was recorded on the meeting transcript.

Limestone County is taking a major step towards enhancing public safety with the proposed installation of Flock safety cameras to combat crime across the entire county!

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GroupMe - Join the group for Limestone Co. PBJ Squad in Athens, Alabama This is the Group for Volunteers in Limestone County for the PBJ Squad. Please contact Katie Oelkers for assistance

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Limestone County Commissioners Approve Multiple Contracts and Promotions During Meeting Commissioners unanimously approve funding, contracts, and personnel promotions in recent session.

Limestone County's recent commission meeting showcased a powerful commitment to public safety and community welfare, with over $4.3 million in approvals and a heroic recognition that left attendees inspired.

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Crash involving two vehicles causes lane closure in Limestone County The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a crash involving two vehicles is causing a lane closure in Limestone County on Friday.

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TARCOG donates four cars to Limestone County Commission to assist with meal delivery, senior transportation Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments (TARCOG), donated four vehicles to the Limestone County Commission to assist seniors with their needs.

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TVA, Limestone County Commission providing over 1,500 cases of water to Ardmore residents Residents in the Town of Ardmore recently experienced ongoing water issues, as its water system was disconnected from the Limestone County Water Authority.

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Ardmore water shortage reportedly due to 'breached contractual agreement' with Limestone County Water Ardmore Water provided an update on the ongoing issue after the water system was disconnected from the Limestone County Water Authority due to its water tank issues.

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Ardmore disconnected from Limestone County water system The Town of Ardmore said on Sunday that its water system has been disconnected from the Limestone County Water Authority due to its water tank issues.

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Limestone County man pleads guilty to sodomy charge, sentenced to 20 years The Limestone County Sheriff's Office says a man has been sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to sodomy charges.

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Florida man arrested after driving stolen vehicle in Limestone County A Florida man was arrested after driving a stolen vehicle in Limestone County.

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Two dead, firefighter injured in early morning house fire in Limestone County Two people are dead and a firefighter was injured after an early morning house fire in Limestone County.

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Local elections decide who leads our cities, towns, schools, and neighborhoods. If you ever thought your vote wouldn’t make a difference, the local elections are where your vote carries the most weight.

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🗳️ Reminder: Municipal Elections Are Happening Today Across Limestone County! 🗳️

Several cities and towns are voting in their Municipal Elections today, Tuesday, Aug. 26:

🕖 Polls are open: 7 AM – 7 PM
📍 Must vote at your assigned polling location
🪪 Don’t forget your photo ID

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Deputies arrest woman in Madison for Tanner shooting The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said that a woman is in custody following a Sunday night shooting in Tanner.

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Tennessee man facing child exploitation charges in Limestone County The Limestone County Sheriff's Office says a Tennessee man was arrested as part of an undercover internet child exploitation operation.

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Limestone County Sheriff's Office to host civilian firearm class in September The Limestone County Sheriff's Office is offering a chance for civilians to be apart of a firearm training course in September.

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Limestone County Court Considers No Truck Traffic on County Road 374 for Safety Court deliberates on restricting truck traffic to preserve road safety and reduce damage.

Limestone County is shaking things up by moving Christmas Eve and tackling heavy truck traffic issues to protect local roads—what's next on their agenda?

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Conversations with Candidates - Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce Conversations with Candidates 2025 City of Athens Municipal Elections Local elections directly impact the quality of life in our community, shaping policies on schools, infrastructure, public safety, ...

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1 killed and 3 others injured in crash in Limestone County, coroner says The Limestone County Coroner said one person was killed and multiple others were injured in a crash on Tuesday afternoon.

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Limestone County woman charged with capital murder following infant death A woman is facing a capital murder charge after an infant died at the hospital, according to the Limestone County Sheriff's Office.

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ALEA identifies man hit, killed by vehicle in Limestone County on July 20 The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has identified a man killed when he was hit by a vehicle on July 20 in Limestone County.

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