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State of the County: Commission chair Daly talks growth amid challenges in annual report
Maintaining an infrastructure that can keep pace with growth, moving forward with new community projects, and doing it ...
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Third alleged Limestone County shooting this week lands 83-year-old Athens man in jail
An 83-year-old Athens man faces a count of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a victim in the back, ...
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Athens men charged with attempted murder in wake of alleged shooting
Two Athens men have been charged with attempted murder following a “targeted shooting” this week, according to the ...
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Elk River watercraft accident claims life of Tennessee teen
An accident involving two personal watercraft in Limestone County has claimed the life of a Tennessee juvenile, according ...
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Seniors celebrate Independence Day at council on aging cookout
The Limestone County Council on Aging kicked off the 4th of July weekend on July 3, with a ...
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Athens senior Gavin Swint attends Governor’s School program
Athens High School senior Gavin Swint recently represented ACS at the Alabama Governor’s School at Samford University. The ...
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Athens State sets alumni homecoming, plans recognition honors for Class of 1975 ’50 Year Club’
If you’re among the thousands of past graduates proud to call Athens State University your college alma mater, ...
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Ivey awards $400K to support new French Mill Crossing development in Athens
Retail growth on Athens’ east side is getting a boost from the state, after Gov.Kay Ivey signed off ...
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Limestone County Historical Society to present tips on preserving family gravesites
The Limestone County Historical Society is gearing up for its quarterly meeting this month, offering a free presentation ...
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Incidents/arrests for Monday, June 30-Sunday, July 6, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Monday-Thursday. June 30, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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A smooth road ahead: New paving project honors memory of Elkmont’s Brady Jordan
The memory of a special-needs Elkmont man beloved by his community will live on at the Limestone County ...
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Madison-Limestone named nation’s No. 4 best mid-sized metro for STEM careers
The Huntsville metro area, including Limestone County, is once again finding itself near the top of an industry ...
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Church women’s conference in Athens awards area scholarships
A pair of north Alabama students is heading to college this fall with a well-earned boost, thanks to ...
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Seniors enjoy Red, White and Blue Celebration
Seniors enjoyed a Red, White and Blue Celebration July 2, at the Athens Activity Center. Guests donned patriotic ...
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July 4th fireworks: Athens sets the stage for inaugural Red, White & Boom Festival
Stepping things up a notch to bring the entire community together over this year’s July 4th holiday, the ...
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Red, White & Boom Firework traffic plan released
Athens Police have released a traffic flow plan for July Fourth’s Red, White & Boom Firework Show. According ...
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Catch the buzz: Newly formed Limestone County Beekeeper Club holds first meeting July 7
Bzzt! If you happen to hear a pleasant buzzing sound next week, it might just be the excitement ...
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All lanes open after ALDOT completes I-65 bridge work ahead of schedule
It took some extra effort to finish fast before the onset of the hectic July 4 travel weekend, ...
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Incidents/arrests July 26-29, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Monday. June 26, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...
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ALDOT suspends interstate lane closures to accommodate surging July 4 traffic
Amid multiple interstate highway projects along I-65 in and around Limestone County, the expected surge in holiday traffic ...
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Youth Commission graduates earn scholarships through community outreach
Three local high school graduates are taking to college the lessons they’ve learned from getting involved in their ...
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ALDOT opens new Limestone County lanes at Huntsville Brownsferry Road
Work to improve the stretch of roadway linking Interstate 65 to the Tanner area has crossed a major ...
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Athens students represent at Boys State
Eleven Golden Eagles recently represented Athens City Schools in the 88th Annual American Legion Boys State at The ...
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Students represent Athens City Schools at Girls State
Katherine Kiel and Kaleigh Langford of Athens High School, and Sarah Nix of Athens Renaissance School, recently represented ...
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Incidents/arrests June 23-25, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. June 23, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ...