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ALDOT readies for winter weather Hazardous conditions possible beginning Jan. 14

The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring the potential for severe winter weather to create hazardous conditions across…

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Athens State receives $2M grant to increase postsecondary education access to students in rural areas

Athens — Athens State University has been awarded a $2.2 million Department of Education Rural Postsecondary & Economic…

Lifestyles

Keeping pets safe during harsh weather events

The upcoming severe weather and frigid temperatures forecast for Limestone County can be a serious hazard to pets.…

Lifestyles

‘Through their eyes’: Calhoun students create book to ‘bridge the gaps between generations’

It can take years to get a book published, but thankfully the residents of Athens Health and Rehab…

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Closings for MLK day

Monday, Jan. 15 is Martin Luther King Day, and several organizations will close to honor the day: Local…

Lifestyles

TODAY IN LIMESTONE HISTORY: Publisher rescues snow-bound staff

Editor’s Note: This is a story from the Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1962, Edition of The Alabama Courier. The…

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Free radon test kits offered for Alabama households

To increase public awareness of radon and promote testing and mitigation, the Alabama Department of Public Health is…

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Athens City Council approves 2023-24 appropriations

The Athens City Council held a special called meeting Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, regarding 2023-2024 municipal appropriations. At…

Lifestyles

Selling out sweets: Athens Chocolate Walk tickets to sell in three waves

Last year, the 300 tickets for the 2023 Chocolate Walk, hosted by Athens Main Street, sold out in…

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Storm snarls traffic, power outages in North Alabama

Nearly a full day of heavy, steady and often rainy straight-line winds created momentary traffic snarls in North…