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CSX began replacing the burned wooden trestle behind The Boat House on South Jefferson Street with a new steel and concrete trestle about two weeks ago. The trestle was set on fire last April in an act of criminal mischief and a suspect has been charged. If all goes as planned, the project will be complete by the end of the year. Freight traffic through the area is traveling at a reduced speed. News Courier/Lora Scripps
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4 teens shot at graduation party in Huntsville
Madison County sheriff's deputies say a fight broke out during the party. Authorities said people jumped someone at the party, who then began shooting.
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Field day highlights end of school year
Shoes, cold (at one time) drinks and popcorn mark the path to a popular bounce inflatable Tuesday morning at Athens Elementary School. Third-grader Carilia Hood, seated at far right, ties her shoes to depart for another activity that included relay races, tugs-of-war competition, hoop tosses and more at the annual end of school year field day.
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FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said.
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Smith signs with NW Florida
Athens senior Alliyah Smith signed a basketball scholarship with Northwest Florida College at a ceremony Tuesday morning at Athens High School. Smith, a six-foot, two-inch center, played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game along with the AHSAA North-South All-Star game. Seated above from left are Alliyah’s sister, Carie Smith; niece, Malaysia Smith and father, James Smith. Standing are Athens head coach Eddie Murphree and assistant coach Dwayne Shoulders.
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Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
CHICAGO (AP) — Star linebacker Brian Urlacher is calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.
The eight-time Pro Bowl player announced his retirement on his Twitter account Wednesday. In a statement, he said, "After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire."
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Limestone Ledger 5/22/13
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Alzheimer’s information
An information booth with educational materials and someone to answer questions about Alzheimer’s disease will be available from 2-4 p.m. today at Walgreens on U.S. 31 North in Athens across from the high school. - Church Bulletin 5/22/13
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Limestone Ledger 5/22/13
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