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Filling empty bowls: Annual fundraiser addressing hunger issues

Earlier this year, the Limestone County community came together to celebrate the Athens-Limestone County Empty Bowls luncheon, a…

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PREP SCOREBOARD

See scores and stats from games Monday, April 7 through Tuesday, April 8 below.

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‘We’ve got plenty to love’: Limestone Veterinary Clinic readies rescued dogs for local adoption

Dozens of cute doggo faces peeked out through the fenced kennels at the Limestone Veterinary Clinic this week,…

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THE NEWS COURIER’S ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: Athens Bible’s Blakely, Clements’ McEwen named Players of the Year; East Limestone’s Thompson collects Coach of the Year honors

Brooke Blakely balled out for Athens Bible this past season. So, too, did Kaley McEwen for Clements.

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PREP ROUNDUP: Ardmore ends West Limestone’s win streak with 11-3 victory; Athens rolls past Madison Academy

Ardmore’s varsity softball team knocked off West Limestone 11-3 on Thursday, ending the Wildcats’ win streak at 21…

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Two arrested, multiple dogs rescued in response to animal cruelty allegations in Athens

Athens police have arrested two individuals on charges of animal cruelty and neglect in connection with an alleged…

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PREP BOYS SOCCER: Tanner’s Cortes becomes AHSAA’s all-time goals leader

No one has done it better than Tanner’s Randy Cortes.

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Fatal crash in Athens claims adult, child

DECATUR POST — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, has claimed two…

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THE NEWS COURIER’S ALL-AREA BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: East Limestone’s Cain named Player of the Year; Tanner’s Owens earns Coach of the Year honors

Zak Cain put together one heck of a season for East Limestone.

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LOCAL SWIMMING: Athens Gators compete at SE Southeastern Winter SC Championships

A handful of Athens Gators swimmers — representing the Madison Swimming Association — recently took part in the…