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Young Farmers capture contest victories in capital city
A top crop of young farmers walked away victorious during contests at the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm and…
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Gone but not forgotten: Veterans of the 1343rd Engineering Combat Battalion gather for reunion
In a display of longstanding camaraderie, four surviving members of Company B, 1343rd Engineering Combat Battalion, met for…
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More than 1,800 Alabama students will repeat third grade under new reading law; Athens city schools have been preparing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An estimated 1,800 Alabama students will repeat third grade because of low reading scores…
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First Day of School: Athens Elementary welcomes students with open arms
Athens Elementary School, the once dormant elementary school over the summer months, quickly turned into a bustling campus…
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Safer learning environment: The understated value of school resource officers
As thousands of students were welcomed back into the classroom this week — with the school year for…
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Johnson Elementary kicks off the school year after major renovations
On Tuesday, July 30, Johnson Elementary hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in honor of the completion of the…
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Commission approves funds for county jail health care unit
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, the Limestone County Commission approved a resolution that will…
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Limestone reacts to Dem’s VP pick
Just hours after Vice President Kamala Harris secured the necessary votes from delegates to officially become the Democratic…
Lifestyles
Battle bullying: Radio host Mark White changes mediums to detail his first book, ‘Rylee’s Big Challenge’
The Mark White Show debuted in November 2017, and the subject of bullying has been a constant theme…
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Athens-Limestone schools now open: State and local law enforcement ask for extra safety on roadways
As a majority of Athens City Schools opened their doors for the start of the new school year…