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Alabama committee continues to hear proposals for use of opioid settlement funds

With the state of Alabama set to receive more than $250 million in settlements from opioid lawsuits, state…

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Farm Bill extension could benefit agricultural producers, SNAP recipients

A tumultuous fall in the legislature gave way to the fear of no farm bill becoming a reality.…

Lifestyles

No one fights alone

Students and staff at Athens Intermediate School surprised one special teacher who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Alabama Connection Academy’s Brittany Lee

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Alabama Connection Academy’s Mandy Graham

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

Lifestyles

Athens City School bands to host holiday music performances

The Athens City School bands have several performances scheduled during the course of the coming two weeks for…

Lifestyles

Building proposal: Young Limestone County resident lobbies for citywide gingerbread house competition

Seven-year-old Ella Lovvorn from Elkmont earlier this year requested a meeting with Athens Mayor Marks. The subject: The…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Limestone County Career Technical Center’s Jeremy Owen

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

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Homewood officer facing sexual abuse charge in Limestone Co.

On Aug. 28, 2023, Investigator Jeff Kilpatrick took a report for Sexual Abuse 1st Degree that occurred in…

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Governor Ivey proclaims Small Business Saturday, voices unwavering support for Alabama small businesses

Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday voiced her unwavering support for Alabama’s small businesses by signing a proclamation declaring…