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PREP ROUNDUP: East Limestone softball defeats Athens Bible
East Limestone’s softball team bested Athens Bible 15-5 on Tuesday to improve to 14-6 this season. See more ...
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North Alabama team tops Athens barbecue festival
The aroma of mouthwatering BBQ again filled the air in Athens. The second annual Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ ...
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Let’s Hike Limestone: Athens-Limestone County Tourism encourages exploration during Alabama’s Year of the Trails
Earlier this week, the Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association, found online as “Explore Athens, AL,” launched a new initiative: ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: East Limestone earns wins over Elkmont, Vinemont
East Limestone’s varsity baseball team picked up a pair of wins on Thursday, beating Elkmont and Vinemont at ...
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APD makes arrest in hit-and-run involving pedestrian
At approximately 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, members of the Athens Police Department responded to the area ...
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Annual growers permits available through extension offices
Farmers planning to sell fresh products directly to consumers this year should apply for their annual growers permits ...
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From the editor: News Courier digital content
From the editor: Thank you for being a regular reader of The News Courier digital content. During the ...
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Daikin funds scholarships for future technicians at Calhoun
Daikin America, Inc., has donated $20,000 to fully fund four full-ride scholarships for individuals who wish to pursue ...
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Agricultural relief payments may keep farmers afloat
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that as much as $10 billion thorough a new program in ...
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Council orders abatement of Shoney’s building
The Athens City Council unanimously declared the old Shoney’s building, located at 1402 U.S. Highway 72 E, an ...
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Clips for Kindness: Great Clips discounts haircuts for worthwhile donations
For more than a decade, Great Clips has been a proud supporter of the Wigs for Kids nonprofit ...
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Athens State, Calhoun create pathway for education students
Athens State University and Calhoun Community College are collaborating through an articulation agreement, or Memorandum of Understanding, to ...
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Soaring High: Alabama Jubilee Festival returns May 24
The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic, is set to return to Decatur’s Point Mallard Park for a ...
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McFarland public boat ramp improvements celebrated
Friday, March 14, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the city of Florence ...
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Athens makes a splash with groundbreaking of Sunrise Park
The city of Athens dug in on the first construction phase of Sunrise Park, located on Pryor Street, ...
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Saddle Up: Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo returns May 16-17
Plenty of rodeo action is expected to hit the dirt in May when the annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo ...
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Community leaders celebrate new retail center in Lindsay Lane
Huntsville developer TJ Lee — with Leeland Ventures, LLC — and partner Peter Lowe announced the grand opening ...
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Gov. Ivey signs a pair of senate bills into law
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, March 18, signed Senate Bill 67 — sponsored by Senator Andrew Jones and ...
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Learning science is in the genes for AHS students
Students in Erica Thompson and Nicole Taylor’s new Science National Honor Society at Athens High School visited the ...
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Music meets the Magic Kingdom: AHS Choir and Band embark on Disney World adventure
Nearly 150 students from Athens High School’s choir and band programs have traded in their classrooms for the ...
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Commission approves agreement for roadway improvements at Pryor Field
On Monday, March 17, the Limestone County Commission unanimously approved an agreement with Morell Engineering, Inc., and the ...
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‘Prime Destination’: Limestone earns title of fastest-growing county in Alabama in 2024
According to recently released population data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Limestone County has been named the fastest-growing ...
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LCSO rescues out-of-state juvenile; arrests nine in child predator operation
A missing out-of-state juvenile has been rescued, and a targeted operation against child sex predators has led to ...
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Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start ...
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Senior announcements for week of March 17
Limestone County Council on Aging Office: 256-233-6412 Make your plans to attend the “Spring into Health” Health Expo ...