A 465-count indictment accusing a Florence man of child pornography and sex abuse of a child under the age of 12 will not be prosecuted by the Lauderdale County District Attorney's Office. The filing follows the plea of 54-year-old Kenneth Michael Mininger to two counts of producing child pornography in federal court on December 27th, 2024. He received a 50-year sentence in federal prison. According to federal court filings, he […]

On Wednesday, January 8th, a BOLO from the City of Lawrenceburg PD about a stolen vehicle was found on Red Hill Road by the alleged owner. The owner called stating he was following the man, Joshua Watkins, who had stolen his truck. After units arrived on the scene in action to stop the truck, the driver swerved around law enforcement continued towards Highway 64, and struck a patrol car at […]

After receiving many complaints about unlawful activities at a property on Grant Drive in Elkmont, Alabama, the Limestone County Drugs Unit, the Athens Police Department-Alabama, and several other law enforcement agencies successfully carried out a drugs operation at the residence on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. Two traffic stops resulted from the cops' monitoring of the house during the operation. Following a good indication during the search, two ounces of methamphetamine, […]

The Lawrence County Library Director Search Committee will meet on Monday, January 20th at 5:00. A special meeting of the Library Board is set for Tuesday, January 21st, at 5:00. Both will be held at the Lawrence County Public Library at 519 East Gaines Street, Lawrenceburg.

The Giles County Chamber of Commerce has released the 2024 Best in Business Award Nominations. WKSR has been nominated for Small Business of the Year. These nominees are active members of the Chamber who have proven to be very successful in promoting the general economy and quality of life in Giles County. This is a distinct honor for WKSR for the recognition of the hard work and involvement the business […]