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ABS Robotics team gears up for year 17

The Athens Bible School robotics team is preparing for its 17th season at the BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science,…

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Looking sharp: AIS enjoys second Ties & Tees Tuesday

Athens Intermediate School fourth and fifth graders participated in their second Ties & Tees Tuesday on Oct. 24.…

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Henry selected as Council President, Wales concerned about building standards

The Athens City Council voted Monday afternoon for Councilwoman Dana Henry to become the next president of the…

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SPARK Academy’s Teacher of the Year: Jada Durden

The Alabama Teacher of the Year Program honors and recognizes excellence in the teaching profession by identifying outstanding…

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“Chief A” : Pressnell named Athens police chief

At its Oct. 23 Athens City Council meeting, the council named Anthony Pressnell as police chief of the…

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Athens woman in custody after Wednesday morning shooting

On Oct. 23, 2023, at about 5:42 a.m., officers with the Athens Police Department responded to the 700…

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Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield to step down

Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced Alabama Department of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield will step down at the end…

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It’s no secret: Alabama Extension Week Oct. 23-28

Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed Oct. 23-28 as Alabama Extension Week, and last Monday, Oct. 16, the Limestone…

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Gold rush: Area seniors win big at Masters Games

Limestone County senior athletes returned from the 2023 Master Games held in Valley, Ala. with an impressive haul…

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Hometown Heroes: U.S. Marine Major William E. Winter

Monday, Oct. 23, will mark the 40th anniversary of the bombing of the Marine barracks for the 1st…