Limestone News

The Washington County Sheriff's Department charged six people Friday in connection with the murder Thursday afternoon of a former Nashville man at a South Central Community residence just outside Greene County.

The competition intensified last night in Jackson as the public got its first glimpse into this year's Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant.

Five Washington County teenagers will spend a good portion of the next 15 years paying a little more than $100,000 to three county residents whose property they damaged in a string of arsons last year based on ...

The Limestone County Airport by June 1 should be able to accommodate larger aircraft. via Mexia Daily News

The "unimpeachable charm" of Greeneville has been featured in an article in the Orlando Sentinel, a Florida newspaper. via The Greenville Sun

Tim Carter - Limestone, TN Paige Clifton - Lowgap, NC Don Burton - Kingsport, TN We heard from several of the winners after the show, and they all agreed that it was a good'n. Tim wrote up a nice review of the ... via The Bluegrass Blog

GET ON THE ROUTE TO EXTRA CASH Become a route carrier for this newspaper. Help deliver the newspaper to your area neighbors and make extra cash in the bargain! If you're a licensed driver, have your own ... via Tomahawk Online

They're part of Tennessee history from the 1850s, but they're not on display. Large sections of the original columns from the state Capitol building are on the grounds of the old state prison. via WTVF Nashville

“I could hear fire, but I couldn't see it when I first arrived”

Units of the Newmansville and Limestone Volunteer Fire Departments responded about 5:45 a.m. today to a fire in the 3600 block of Old Snapps Ferry Road. via The Greenville Sun

The life of Davy Crockett is an interesting story. This books title is Davy Crockett. via Ms. Kreul's Class Blog

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says a man is in custody in connection with a woman found dead Saturday afternoon. via WATE-TV Knoxville

“Just go to McDonald's or the bank or the grocery store”

Greene County Clerk David Thompson told the County Commission's Budget & Finance Committee on Thursday that his office is "at least one step closer" to being able to identify county residents who have not paid ... via The Greenville Sun

A Washington County school teacher won't be disciplined at work for last week's alleged assault of a pizza parlor employee who he thought was involved in an incident with his teenage daughter. via Times-News Online

“Overall, Pattty Sarden is an outstanding member of the Greene County community”

Sarden was presented the award during a ceremony at Tusculum College. The Award is presented by Tusculum's Center for Civic Advancement, and the award selection process was a project for two students in a ... via TriCities

“The same day, officers went to Nunley's residence and found Scism standing in the yard outside an outbuilding on the property”

The last two area men charged last year with taking part in a conspiracy to possess and distribute the drug methamphetamine here were sentenced in U.S. District Court on Monday to federal prison terms. via The Greeneville Sun - Greeneville TN

Monday, November 26, 2007 Source: The Greeneville Sun A 40-year-old Kingsport man was injured at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday while bear hunting in the Limestone Cove section of the Cherokee Wildlife Management ... via The Greenville Sun

“I'm proud of our people, our community, to have the forethought and dedication to keep us going like we have”

The Limestone Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its 50th anniversary on Saturday. via The Greeneville Sun - Greeneville TN

Benny Whitson, a special deputy for the Unicoi County Sheriff's Department, is offering a $500 reward for information on a break-in of a residence in Limestone Cove Monday, Sheriff Kent Harris said Wednesday. via Times-News Online

“Speedway Children's Charities is all about helping needy children and when you can help that many agencies and that many kids, it's a fantastic feeling. ... It truly is my favorite night of the year.”

Speedway Children's Charities turned on the lights and opened the infield gate at Bristol Motor Speedway Thursday night for another season of holiday attractions at NASCAR's most popular venue. via Johnson City Press Online