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Addiction Eviction Rally returns to Swan Creek Park in June
Every year on the first Saturday in June, Swan Creek Park in Athens becomes a place for struggling ...
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‘GAVE EVERYTHING THEY HAD’: Title chase ends for Athens with loss to Saraland
Athens emptied its tank at Choccolocco Park — just like its proud school and fans knew it would.
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(Gallery) Athens High School Graduation
More than 250 seniors received diplomas during Athens High School commencement Thursday, May 15.
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STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Athens downs Gardendale to remain in Class 6A title hunt
OXFORD — The defending champions aren’t done yet.
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Delayed by April rain, Fridays After Five officially kicks off this week in downtown Athens
Rain and looming thunderstorms might’ve delayed (and dampened) the start of this year’s monthly Fridays After Five event ...
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Event to celebrate Dr. Charles Eric Lincoln’s induction into Alabama Writers Hall of Fame
Athens will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Eric Lincoln, who recently was inducted, posthumously, into ...
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Limestone County hiring event highlights ongoing support for job seekers, employers
The Limestone County Economic Development Association (LCEDA) hosted a hiring event this week aimed at connecting local job ...
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Leading Limestone: Commission ‘encouraged’ by early response to strategic plan initiative
County commissioners say they’re “encouraged” by the community’s participation in a series of recent public meetings aimed at ...
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Arrests/incidents May 5-7, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. May 5, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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Grand jury dismisses 58 felony cases due to mishandling of evidence tied to indicted Hanceville PD officers
Nearly 60 felony cases have been dismissed by a Cullman County grand jury due to allegations against several ...
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Law enforcement memorial service set for Tuesday, May 13
In concurrence with National Police Week, the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 13, ...
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WIC income guidelines increase
Alabama’s income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (better known as WIC) ...
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Bring home the bacon! 4-H Pig Squeal show and auction set for Saturday
Haven’t you always wanted a swine of thine own — one raised with conscientious care on a local Limestone ...
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White smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling election of a new pope
VATICAN CITY — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of ...
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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is first American pontiff
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of ...
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Limestone County judge denies bond to ‘MAGA Lumberjack’ in local rape case
A Madison man jailed in Limestone County since 2023 on an accusation of rape will remain incarcerated until ...
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Athens High School Technology Student Association continues six-year win streak at state
For the sixth year running, students representing Athens High School took home top chapter honors at a statewide ...
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New-look Athens Farmers Market kicks off 2025 season
Ready to eat local this summer? The season for shopping home-grown produce is officially here, after the Athens ...
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Arrests/incidents for May 1-May 4, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Monday. May 1, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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Learning more about Limestone County Churches Involved: Local NARFE chapter hosts volunteer visit
The local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) recently got a firsthand account of ...
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Pink ladies, college student top fundraisers at celebrity waiters event
Barbara Hemmeke was just looking for a quick bite to eat after checking into a hotel after several ...
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AHS hosts mental health fair
In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness week, Athens High School held its third mental health fair on Wednesday, ...
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Arrests/incidents for April 28-30, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. April 28, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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‘Grit & Grace’: Panel seeks to inspire local women
More than 100 young women from Athens City and Limestone County high schools gathered at Athens State University ...
Restaurant Scores
Heath ratings for April 21-25, 2025
Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week April 21-25. The ...