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Athens students attend American Legion Boys & Girls State

Ten Athens students served as delegates to the annual sessions of the American Legion Boys & Girls State.…

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Higher education in Limestone gets more funding from legislative session

Two Athens-Limestone higher-education institutions will see funding from an appropriations bill that passed during the state legislative session…

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Work to begin on Vine Street area this summer

Athens City Council approved a contract with Rogers Group, Inc., for $2,066,197.86 to construct the infrastructure improvements in…

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Patriot John Wade Keyes designated as Alabama’s first Veteran

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Daughters of the…

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Hospital: Athens-Limestone Wellness Center pool closed permanently

The Athens-Limestone Wellness Center pools are officially closed for good. The pools have all been drained and Traci…

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Athens man charged with first-degree robbery

Tervarius Eugene Horton, 35, of Athens has been arrested and charged with first-degree robbery and unlawful breaking and…

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Spring 2023 Graduates Announced at The University of Alabama

TUSCALOOSA — Some 5,885 degrees will be awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2023 commencement at Coleman…

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Elkmont man charged with impersonating an officer

Robert Shaun Bowman, 45, of Elkmont, has been charged with Impersonating a Peace Officer and released. Bowman has…

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ABS Student selected for AU Bioresource Engineering Summer Program

Rising Athens Bible School senior Elijah Goins won a spot at Auburn University’s Paper and Bioresource Engineering Camp.…

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Kings grow from family garden

Ron and Vicki King of King Family Farms have a variety of vegetables and canned items at their…