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Athens crews continue work on storm-related damage

Athens crews from its Utilities and Public Works departments continued Thursday, July 20, working on storm-related damage. 

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Storms leave thousands without power

Athens Utilities worked continuously Wednesday afternoon to restore power to customers after Athens and Limestone County were hit…

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U.S. 31N bridge repair to take place overnight

The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists to expect overnight laneclosures on U.S. 31 northbound at the Hudson…

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City lodging tax increases; Old Black Bear receives incentive

Guests staying overnight in Athens’ hotels and motels will soon see an increase in rates. The Athens City…

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Alabama Veterans Museum undergoing renovations

Preparations have begun at the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives to renovate space for a memorial park. County…

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NASA Marshall Center Director to retire after 38 years of service

Jody Singer, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Director, announced Monday her retirement, effective Saturday, July 29, after more…

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Utility tax to go away

Limestone County residents will soon see something different on their utility bill when a 1 cent tax put…

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Limestone County, Athens drop sales tax on back-to-school items for weekend

Alabama has held a sales tax holiday, at which no state sales or use tax is due on…

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Athens City Council appoints interim police chief

At its July 17 Athens City Council meeting, the Council appointed Athens Police Capt. Anthony Pressnell as interim…

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Chugging along

“I’ve been doing this 30 years; I think this is probably the first time we’ve had a jury…