Quarry

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

Alabama Community and Church Groups File Lawsuit to Protect Endangered Snails Against Quarry Development

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BELLE MINA, Ala. — A local congregation and environmentalists have launched a legal battle seeking to block a limestone quarry project in Limestone County, fearing it could spell disaster for endangered wildlife and disrupt the community. Filed in Limestone County Circuit Court late Monday, the lawsuit aims to protect three endangered snail species that it argues would be jeopardized by the quarry operations. The legal filing lists both Stoned LLC and Grayson Carter & Son, Inc. as defendants. This action follows a warning issued by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), which had previously granted … 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