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Water Authority works to resolve discolored tap water issue in East Limestone
The Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority is working to fix a maintenance issue that has discolored the ...
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PREP WRESTLING: Athens earns 2nd straight Class 6A title
The trophy case at Athens High School recently received a shiny new addition.
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Sunrise Park: Growing trees, teaching opportunities at former Pilgrim’s Pride site in Athens
Native trees and plants are part of the newly renovated landscape at a site that once was a ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: See scores and stats from Monday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 3
See scores and stats from games played Monday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 3 below. Tuesday — March ...
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Two face trafficking charges after multi-agency operation in Limestone County
Two foreign nationals face domestic charges and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers after a multi-agency investigation ...
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Athens man back in custody on fresh drug trafficking charges after posting bond from previous arrest
An Athens man facing drug charges and freed on bond has been accused of a new round of ...
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Health ratings January 19-23
Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week January 19-23. The ...
Arrest Reports
Incidents/arrests (APD) Moday, Jan. 26-Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2026
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Monday-Wednesday. – Tamara Gala Smith: third-degree ...
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Incidents/arrests (APD) for Jan. 20-Jan. 25, 2026
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Tuesday-Sunday. – Deborah Louise Easler: third-degree ...
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Athens Police Department honors officers, staff at annual banquet
The Athens Police Department celebrated its officers and staff, as well as their families and friends, at the ...
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Alabama cattle farmers prepare for approaching winter weather
Significantly cold temperatures and wintry precipitation are forecasted to impact parts of Alabama Friday, Jan. 23–25. Experts with ...
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Alabamians encouraged to serve as poll workers for May 19 Primary
Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is encouraging Alabamians to serve as poll workers for the upcoming May ...
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ALDOT preparing for upcoming winter weather
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is actively preparing for a potentially high impact winter weather event this ...
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Reflecting on a legacy: Local celebrations commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Local commemorations of this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday were highlighted by Gospel singing, an essay and ...
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Incidents/Arrests (APD) for Thursday, Jan. 15- Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Thursday-Monday. – Matthew Wayne Sims: third-degree ...
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Incidents/arrests (APD) for Tuesday, Jan. 13-Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Tuesday-Thursday. – Nathen Ray Sanford: driving ...
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Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama kicks off 2026 cookie season
Girl Scouts in North-Central Alabama is getting ready for the start of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season ...
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Incidents/arrests (APD) for Thursday, Jan. 9-Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Thursday-Sunday. – Brenda Jewel Crutcher: harassment ...
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Incidents/arrests (APD) Monday, Dec. 29, 2025-Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges. – Anthony McCarley: fourth-degree theft of ...
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Incidents/arrests (APD) for Dec. 22-29, 2025
City Arrests The Athens Police Department reported arrests on the following charges Tuesday-Monday. – Steven Eugene Kelley: possession ...
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Food City project gets grant boost for traffic, drainage upgrades
A newly announced $300,000 grant could help bring 100 new jobs along with development to the city of ...
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AHS Field of Flags and Poppy Commemorative proceeds donated to VFW Post 4765
The Athens High School Mike Jones Chapter of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society and the ...
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Athens Renaissance School Showcase
Students in grades nine through twelve at Athens Renaissance School devoted the past few month to immersing themselves ...
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ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures for holiday travel
With peak holiday travel season underway, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures ...
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Health ratings for Dec. 8-12, 2025
Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week December 8-12. The ...