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Deputy arrests fleeing man charged with burglary

According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Uziel Vazquez responded June 23 to the 19000 block of…

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TVA and Athens Utilities join to empower local nonprofit organizations

The Tennessee Valley Authority held its fourth round of TVA Cares funding program for the Athens-Limestone County area…

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ASU names Dr. Alyson Gill as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services

Athens State University announced that Alyson Gill will join the University as the institution’s provost and vice president…

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Limestone to benefit from $53.5 million ‘middle-mile’ broadband award

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced she has awarded nearly $53.5 million to continue the expansion…

Lifestyles

Keeping active has center bursting at the seams

Art class, dancing, parties, and sports competitions — these just a few of the activities that took place…

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Diamonds on the Diamond: Athens softball returns to ball park for youth camp

After securing their second 6A State Championship in three years, the Athens High School softball team returned to…

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Athens State breaks ground on Nazaretian Alumni House and Welcome Center

A groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday morning, June 20, celebrated the beginning of construction on the campus’ new Nazaretian…

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Let’s Rock: Athens’ Jeff Hart Palmer details life that led him to the big stage and nomination to Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Jeff Hart Palmer was born and raised in the Athens area, and ever since a young age he…

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Legendary JUCO coach hits home run with annual baseball camp in Athens

After his seventh NJCAA World Series appearance in May, longtime junior college head coach Bobby Sprowl returned to…

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Local seniors qualify for statewide Masters Games

The Athens Recreation Center hosted the second day of District 2’s 2024 Masters Games of Alabama Friday, June…