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Calhoun partnering with Skills for Success to offer free CDL training program

Calhoun Community College recently announced its newest opportunity for the community, which is a free Class B CDL…

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Williams earns ‘Travel Marketing Professional’ certification

Blake Williams, Communication & Research Specialist with the Limestone County Economic Development Association, has completed the three-year program…

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Enrollment increases for Fall 2023 semester, surpasses pre-pandemic figures

Athens State officials are reporting an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester. With a total of…

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Downtown Entertainment District expands

The Athens City Council voted 4-0 Monday to extend the boundaries of The Square Arts and Entertainment District.…

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Athens picklers host 2nd annual Picklefest

The Athens Alabama Pickleball Association hosted the 2nd Annual Picklefest Pickleball Tournament last weekend, Sept. 22-24, at the…

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Statewide Fire Alert in effect

On Friday, Sept. 22, the Alabama Forestry Commission issued a statewide Fire Alert. While under a Fire Alert,…

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2023 Athens Homecoming Parade

The 2023 Athens High School Homecoming Parade made its way through the city Friday afternoon, Sept. 22, ahead…

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Athens State University Alumni Association to host Fiddlers 5K AND Kids Fun Run

The Athens State University Alumni Association will be hosting its inaugural Fiddlers 5K and Kids Fun Run on…

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Fire shuts down I65 northbound in Limestone County

An incident involving a motorhome that occurred at approximately 11:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, has resulted in a…

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‘The constant in the middle of the chaos’ A tribute to Mr. Niles Patrick Bacon

“He was the constant in the middle of the chaos,” is what the Rev. Terry Jackson said of…