Updated: November 19, 2017

A LIMESTONE COUNTY MAN WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED SATURDAY WHILE WALKING TO HIS MAILBOX.  ACCORDING TO THE ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, 74 YEAR OLD CORDELL BARNETT WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE JUST AFTER 5 P-M WHILE WALKING ACROSS HIGHWAY 99.  THE DRIVER OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF THEIR INJURIES.  AUTHORITIES ARE STILL INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT AND NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED AT THIS TIME.