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Athens City Schools 2-Hour Delay on Wednesday, January 22
Due to extremely cold temperatures, Athens City Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22. ...
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Limestone County Schools delayed 2-hours Wednesday, Jan. 22
Limestone County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 22, according to a release from the ...
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‘How can I help?’: Business turns ‘neighbor’ for tornado relief efforts
Valentina’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar is a well renowned pizza parlor known for far more than just their ...
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LCEMA: Travel advisory lifted
The county commission has rescinded the travel advisory for Limestone County as of Jan. 13.
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ALEA road update
Please see the information below concerning updated roadway conditions in Limestone County as of 2:30 pm Jan. 10. ...
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LCSO arrests four related to storage unit burglary
On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, Limestone County Sheriff Deputy Nathan Greene responded to a burglary at storage units ...
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2025 Festival of the Cranes Exhibit to open Friday
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) is pleased to announce the opening of the annual juried Festival ...
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Working on the same page: City and County create joint library board
On Monday, Jan. 6, members of the Limestone County Commission and the Athens City Council convened for a ...
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Senior announcements Jan. 6-10
Limestone County Council on Aging Office: 256-233-6412 Hours: Elkmont, East Limestone, Tanner, Owens Senior Centers are open 7:30 ...
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Senator Britt memorializes Alabamians killed in New Orleans terrorist attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack in ...
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Restaurant scores Dec. 23-27
Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week December 23-27. The ...
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Police reports Jan. 4, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Thursday. December 26, 2024 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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‘Athens Strong’: State leaders rally behind city’s rebuilding efforts after tornado
On Thursday, Jan. 2, just days after an EF-1 tornado ravaged the downtown area in the city of ...
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CHOOSE Act applications officially open for Alabama families
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that applications for the CHOOSE Act — the state’s new Education ...
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Limestone County Schools receive grant from Indiana-based foundation
KENDALLVILLE, IN — The Dekko Foundation, a private family foundation located in Kendallville, Indiana, awarded more than $443,000 ...
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Muscle Shoals Meets the ’80s
DECATUR — The historic Princess Theatre will come alive with the boisterous sound of “Muscle Shoals Meets the ...
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Volunteer opportunity: Storm damage relief
If you are able and willing, volunteers are needed to help with storm damage cleanup on Friday, Jan. ...
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FBI says driver in New Orleans rampage acted alone, was ‘100%’ inspired by Islamic State group
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. Army veteran who drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s ...
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USPS suspends mail service for National Day of Observance for former President Jimmy Carter
The United States Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, ...
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ALEA: Crash claims life of Elkmont man
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, has claimed the life of an ...
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100
ATLANTA — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal ...
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Possible tornado strikes downtown Athens
The Historic Downtown District in the city of Athens suffered severe wind damage, destroying several buildings and powerlines, ...
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APD arrest man wanted for 1997 Christmas murder
On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 the Athens Police Department assisted the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency’s Enforcement and ...
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Commission allocates funds to Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, members of the Limestone County Commission unanimously approved a ...
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Full Tummy Project: Rotarians set record-breaking meal packing event
Friday the 13th usually carries an unpleasant reputation — as it is synonymous with bad luck and unfortunate ...