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‘Athens Strong’: State leaders rally behind city’s rebuilding efforts after tornado
On Thursday, Jan. 2, just days after an EF-1 tornado ravaged the downtown area in the city of Athens, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel ...
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CHOOSE Act applications officially open for Alabama families
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that applications for the CHOOSE Act — the state’s new Education Savings Account program that supports the success ...
by Justin Travis, Saturday, January 4, 2025 9:00 am
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Limestone County Schools receive grant from Indiana-based foundation
KENDALLVILLE, IN — The Dekko Foundation, a private family foundation located in Kendallville, Indiana, awarded more than $443,000 in grants and pledges to nine youth-serving ...
by Justin Travis, Saturday, January 4, 2025 9:00 am
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Muscle Shoals Meets the ’80s
DECATUR — The historic Princess Theatre will come alive with the boisterous sound of “Muscle Shoals Meets the 80s,” Jan. 10, in an evening blending ...
by Justin Travis, Saturday, January 4, 2025 9:00 am
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Teacher of the Year: Brayden Clem
This is the first installment of Q&As with the teachers who have been selected as Teachers of the Year at Limestone County Schools. Name: Brayden ...
by Justin Travis, Saturday, January 4, 2025 9:00 am
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Volunteer opportunity: Storm damage relief
If you are able and willing, volunteers are needed to help with storm damage cleanup on Friday, Jan. 3, beginning at 9 a.m. at Eagle ...
by Justin Travis, Thursday, January 2, 2025 5:07 pm
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Possible tornado strikes downtown Athens
The Historic Downtown District in the city of Athens suffered severe wind damage, destroying several buildings and powerlines, after a possible tornado traveled through the ...
by Justin Travis, Sunday, December 29, 2024 9:09 am
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APD arrest man wanted for 1997 Christmas murder
On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 the Athens Police Department assisted the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency’s Enforcement and Removal Division — Fugitive Operation Team in ...
by Justin Travis, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:19 pm
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Commission allocates funds to Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, members of the Limestone County Commission unanimously approved a supplemental resolution for the allocation of the ...
by Justin Travis, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 2:01 pm
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Full Tummy Project: Rotarians set record-breaking meal packing event
Friday the 13th usually carries an unpleasant reputation — as it is synonymous with bad luck and unfortunate events — but Friday, Dec. 13, was ...