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Florida homicide suspect located, arrested in Limestone County
A multi-agency search for a Florida homicide suspect ended this week near Athens, after deputies with the Limestone ...
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Athens Intermediate School celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions, achievements and impact of African Americans in ...
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NORTHWEST REGIONAL (CLASS 5A BOYS): No. 3 East Limestone advances to Elite Eight with 52-39 win over Lawrence County
For the first time in seven years, East Limestone’s varsity boys are Elite Eight bound. The Class 5A ...
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Limestone County corn growers earn record yields in national competition
For 2025, three Alabama row crop farmers — including two from Limestone County — reaped yields worthy of national recognition ...
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL (CLASS 4A GIRLS): West Limestone falls to No. 1 Plainview
West Limestone’s varsity girls had no answers for Plainview on Wednesday night, losing 52-21 to the top-ranked team ...
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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 ...
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Athens Limestone County Family Resource awarded $60K donation
Navigate Affordable Housing Partners is proud to announce its 2025 Navigate Gives Back Grant recipients, awarding nearly $5 ...
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Incidents/arrests for Tuesday, Dec. 16-Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. December 16, 2025- no reports December ...
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Incidents/arrests for Friday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
County Calls no reports The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Monday. County Arrests no reports ...
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Incidents/arrests for Monday, Dec. 8-Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Monday-Thursday. December 8, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...