Limestone

Former Limestone University Employee Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over Sudden Mass Layoffs

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Cherokee County, S.C. — A former employee has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Limestone University, alleging inadequate notice regarding upcoming layoffs due to the institution’s closure. According to the complaint, 478 employees received notification on April 17 that they would be terminated effective April 30. The lawsuit cites the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, commonly known as the WARN Act. This legislation mandates that most employers provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before a plant closing or mass layoffs. The suit claims that Limestone failed to adhere to this requirement, which … Read more

Limestone County Court Rules on Belle Mina Quarry Development, Denies Injunction

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ATHENS, Ala. — A proposal to develop a rock quarry in the Belle Mina area of Limestone County has stirred controversy among local residents and environmental activists. The plan, which involves the construction of a large-scale mining operation, recently faced a legal challenge aiming to halt its progress. However, Limestone County Judge Chad Wise denied the request for an injunction that would have temporarily suspended the development. This decision clears the way for the M&N Materials to proceed with the establishment of the quarry, which proponents argue will bring economic benefits to the region, including … Read more

Greenback Faces Legal Showdown Over Limestone Quarry Amid Community Outcry and Zoning Disputes

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Greenback, Tenn. — Tensions are rising in Greenback as legal battles unfold over the proposed development of a limestone quarry within the city limits. The Hutton Farm, known by locals and targeted for this development, has become a point of contention after the city filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that the quarry could violate longstanding land use regulations. The quarrel began when quarry developers alleged their rights were compromised by new zoning ordinances enacted by Greenback earlier this year, which occurred shortly after they initiated work on the property. This pushback from the … Read more

Man Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse at Local Limestone Church

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LIMESTONE, Tenn. – A Tennesee jury has convicted a man on charges of raping a child in a church setting, highlighting a disturbing violation of trust within a supposed place of safety. The case, which was concluded earlier this week, revolved around severe accusations against an individual, whose identity has not been revealed to protect the victim’s privacy. The man was found guilty of multiple counts of child rape that reportedly occurred at a church in Limestone, a small community known for its close-knit ties and religious foundations. Testimonies during the trial painted a harrowing … Read more