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Lawrence County football coach surrenders on statutory rape charges
LORETTO, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Loretto Police Department arrested a former football president who is accused of statutory rape on Friday. The LPD said 43-year-old James Cromwell turned himself in on Friday morning to face aggravated statutory rape charges. LPD received information about a rape involving Cromwell and a 14-year-old...
Limestone County Coroner: Suspicious death investigation underway in Athens
A suspicious death investigation is underway in Athens, according to Limestone County Coroner Mike West. West confirmed the deputy coroner was on the scene when the body was found Thursday night off Newby Road. West says the body has been sent in for an autopsy. The sheriff's office is investigating...
Wayne Burgess, jailed 24 years on overturned murder conviction, sues Pulaski PD, Giles County
Wayne Burgess, a man wrongfully imprisoned 24 years on the testimony of a disgraced medical examiner, has filed a lawsuit against the county, city and police officers that investigated and prosecuted him. Burgess, 59, was released from prison in May last year after a Giles County judge overturned the first-degree murder conviction he received in 1999, which was reached in large part due to the flawed testimony of former medical examiner Charles Harlan. Judge David L. Allen...
Athens organization brings hope with free grocery giveway
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - One Athens organization is bringing more hope to the community with a free grocery giveaway this coming Saturday. The organization, Hope for Athens, invites people in need to Swan Creek Park on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to pick up free items. Bill Perkins, the lead pastor...
Athens Fridays After Five to start April 26
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens Main Street is kicking off this year’s Fridays After Five Music Series Friday. The event is presented by The Orthopedic Center-Athens and will feature local musicians, local merchants and delicious food. The family-friendly event will transform the east side of the Limestone County Courthouse...
‘One big community’: Vintage car show returns for 17th year in Athens
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Vintage car fans and families all stepped out to Athens for its annual car and bike show on Saturday. The Athens Car & Bike Show on the Square received a warm welcome of vehicles and bikes from various decades of history with even more onlookers to the hot rides along the square. This marks the 17th annual show inviting families to check out some sweet wheels.
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