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Limestone County Schools hosts football media day
Limestone County Schools hosted its fifth annual football media day on Friday, with the head coach and player ...
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Hope for Athens offers free help for kids at Athens Middle School gym this weekend
With Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in full swing this weekend, giving kids an auspicious early start on ...
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First Responders Softball Tournament set for Aug. 16; sponsorship deadline July 21
The Athens Police Department and Athens Fire & Rescue are excited to announce the upcoming 2025 First Responders ...
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LOCAL SPORTS: Limestone County 10U All-Stars win World Series title
The Limestone County 10U All-Stars are World Series champions — deservedly so.
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Savings in store: Local shoppers pre for Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
There’s a weekend of back-to-school savings in store for local families in Limestone County and all across Alabama. ...
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Incidents/arrests July 7-9, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. July 7, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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Third alleged Limestone County shooting this week lands 83-year-old Athens man in jail
An 83-year-old Athens man faces a count of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a victim in the back, ...
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State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, July 12
Thousands of items, including boats, cars, trucks, office equipment, medical equipment and furniture, will be up for bid ...
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Restaurant health scores for June 23-July 4
Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week June 23-July 4. ...
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Athens men charged with attempted murder in wake of alleged shooting
Two Athens men have been charged with attempted murder following a “targeted shooting” this week, according to the ...
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Area nonprofit urges residents to apply for free home weatherization assistance
Homeowners and eligible renters can benefit from a cost-free local assistance program; one that helps fund energy-saving and ...
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Elk River watercraft accident claims life of Tennessee teen
An accident involving two personal watercraft in Limestone County has claimed the life of a Tennessee juvenile, according ...
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Athens senior Gavin Swint attends Governor’s School program
Athens High School senior Gavin Swint recently represented ACS at the Alabama Governor’s School at Samford University. The ...
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Athens State sets alumni homecoming, plans recognition honors for Class of 1975 ’50 Year Club’
If you’re among the thousands of past graduates proud to call Athens State University your college alma mater, ...
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Ivey awards $400K to support new French Mill Crossing development in Athens
Retail growth on Athens’ east side is getting a boost from the state, after Gov.Kay Ivey signed off ...
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Limestone County Historical Society to present tips on preserving family gravesites
The Limestone County Historical Society is gearing up for its quarterly meeting this month, offering a free presentation ...
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Incidents/arrests for Monday, June 30-Sunday, July 6, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Monday-Thursday. June 30, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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A smooth road ahead: New paving project honors memory of Elkmont’s Brady Jordan
The memory of a special-needs Elkmont man beloved by his community will live on at the Limestone County ...
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Madison-Limestone named nation’s No. 4 best mid-sized metro for STEM careers
The Huntsville metro area, including Limestone County, is once again finding itself near the top of an industry ...
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Church women’s conference in Athens awards area scholarships
A pair of north Alabama students is heading to college this fall with a well-earned boost, thanks to ...
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Seniors enjoy Red, White and Blue Celebration
Seniors enjoyed a Red, White and Blue Celebration July 2, at the Athens Activity Center. Guests donned patriotic ...
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July 4th fireworks: Athens sets the stage for inaugural Red, White & Boom Festival
Stepping things up a notch to bring the entire community together over this year’s July 4th holiday, the ...
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Red, White & Boom Firework traffic plan released
Athens Police have released a traffic flow plan for July Fourth’s Red, White & Boom Firework Show. According ...
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Catch the buzz: Newly formed Limestone County Beekeeper Club holds first meeting July 7
Bzzt! If you happen to hear a pleasant buzzing sound next week, it might just be the excitement ...
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All lanes open after ALDOT completes I-65 bridge work ahead of schedule
It took some extra effort to finish fast before the onset of the hectic July 4 travel weekend, ...