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Columns

(Outdoor Alabama) Abundant anglers, crowds, fish expected at 92nd ADSFR

Expect another huge crowd of anglers and spectators for the 92nd Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) during ... Read more

Lifestyles

Senior menus for July 14-18, 2025

Limestone County Council on Aging Office: 256-233-6412. Hours: Elkmont, East Limestone, Tanner, Owens Senior Centers open 7:30 a.m.-1:30 ... Read more

News

Incidents/arrests July 7-9, 2025

County Calls  The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. July 7, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ... Read more

News

State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, July 12

Thousands of items, including boats, cars, trucks, office equipment, medical equipment and furniture, will be up for bid ... Read more

News

Restaurant health scores for June 23-July 4

Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week June 23-July 4. ... Read more

Lifestyles

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 ... Read more

Columns

(On Religion) More than politics: New martyrs in the Church of Antioch

The faithful gathered for a more than symbolic rite at St. Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus — the ... Read more

Columns

(Column) 4th of July breakfast is a must go-to political event

In bygone days in Alabama politics, there were several what I call “go to” events for statewide Alabama ... Read more

Opinion

(Pet Talk) A small pet owner’s guide to disaster preparedness

Weather-related disasters have increased in frequency and severity across the U.S. over the past five years, and when ... Read more

News

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 ... Read more