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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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PREP BASKETBALL: East Limestone’s Cain named Class 5A Player of the Year finalist
Zak Cain’s run of superb performances caught the eye of the Alabama Sports Writers Association, which announced Wednesday ...
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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18
See scores and stats from Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18 below.
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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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LCSO arrests armed suspects after barricading in Elkmont home
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 6, deputies with the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office apprehended two armed suspects ...
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Alabama’s road conditions ranked second best in the United States
Alabama’s road conditions have been recognized among the safest across the country. According to a study done by ...
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Gov. Ivey commutes death sentence for 1991 Decatur murder prisoner
On Friday, Feb. 28, Governor Kay Ivey announced that she had commuted the death sentence of Robin D. ...
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Commission accepts ADECA award for sheriff’s office
On Friday, March 7, members of the Limestone County Commission unanimously voted to accept an award from the ...
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Athens-Limestone Chamber participates in inaugural Chamber Day at Capitol
Pammie Jimmar, president of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, recently traveled to Montgomery on Wednesday, March 5, ...
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Tourism announces theme for AL-MS-TN Rural Tourism Conference
The Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association is excited to announce the theme for the 2025 AL-MS-TN Rural Tourism Conference, ...
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In review: A sip of spring fiction, with a bit of history for flavor
On the cusp of the 80th anniversary of the atrocities ending with World War II’s VJ Day, comes ...
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ALDOT patches 1-65 in Limestone County
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) crews will work to patch I-65 southbound in Limestone County this week — ...
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County road closure for March 11
Limestone County District 1 Commissioner Daryl Sammet will close Harvest Road, between Johnson Road and East Limestone Road, ...
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42nd Alabama State Games registration opens
BIRMINGHAM — The ASF Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind the Alabama State Games, proudly announced that registration for ...
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Commission forges relationships in Washington D.C.
Members of the Limestone County Commission, along with other county representatives and family members, traveled to the nation’s ...
Lifestyles
Unique Mardi Gras parade takes over downtown Athens
Due to the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall on Fat Tuesday, March 4, the city of ...
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Athens man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 72-year-old Athens man on charges of Sexual Abuse of a ...
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From music charts to movie awards: Limestone County native Sarah Reeves’ film debut earns critical acclaim
The 13th annual International Christian Film and Music Festival recently announced that Limestone County’s Sarah Reeves was nominated ...
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APD arrest Athens man in child pornography investigation
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Athens Police Department began an investigation regarding child pornography after receiving information from ...
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Alabamians led nation in money lost from online scams
Ever received a suspicious or confusing call or text, particularly during tax season? Scammers use this and other ...
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Alabama Republican Party re-elects John Wahl as Chairman
Athens native John Wahl was re-elected as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party for his third consecutive term. ...
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Warning siren failure in Limestone County
On the night of Wednesday, Feb. 26, through the morning of Thursday, Feb. 27, the Limestone County Emergency ...
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‘Great things ahead’: Mayor Marks shares insights on city’s future in annual address
Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks delivered his 2025 State of the City Address to a sold-out crowd of local ...
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Chamber hosts annual Partners in Education Breakfast
The Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Partners in Education Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 28, bridging ...