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The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County. Showers and storms moved in around 10 a.m. A few of those storms intensified as they tracked eastwardMore >>
The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County.
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Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week. The Athens Police Department honored fallen officers by raisingMore >>
Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week.More >>
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Law enforcement officers from across Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties gathered for the annual Blue Light Memorial. More >>
Law enforcement officers from across Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties gathered for the annual Blue Light Memorial. More >>
ATHENS, AL (WAFF) -
The jury will begin deliberating Wednesday in a limestone county murder case. Both the prosecution and the defense have rested their cases.
Lisa Pate, 43, is accused of killing James Miller, 59. Miller was found shot to death at his Athens home in November 2009. Investigators said the shooting was the result of an argument.
Prosecutors called several investigators to the stand, including Floyd Johnson, who has become the chief of police since that time. Authorities said Pate and miller had a relationship. Both were married, but not to each other, when police said Miller tried to break it off with Pate. They said Pate and the victim got into an argument and she shot and killed him. Her attorneys argued she was scared of Miller and shot him in self defense.
The trial has moved swiftly. Jury selection began Monday, then the prosecution began, and by 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, they had wrapped up their case. The defense began after lunch and finished before 3 p.m.
Closing arguments happen Wednesday morning, then the judge will give the case to the jury.
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