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Census: Athens became Alabama’s second fastest-growing city in 2024

Limestone County is among Alabama’s fastest-growing counties, and now its largest city has officially made the short list…

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Ivey spotlights Rebuild Alabama project in Limestone County

Governor Kay Ivey recently launched her 2025 Rebuild Alabama Tour with a visit to Limestone County to spotlight…

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Mosquito control measures begin this week in Athens

The city of Athens has launched its springtime schedule of citywide mosquito control spraying this week, sharing an…

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Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding…

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Addiction Eviction Rally returns to Swan Creek Park in June

Every year on the first Saturday in June, Swan Creek Park in Athens becomes a place for struggling…

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‘GAVE EVERYTHING THEY HAD’: Title chase ends for Athens with loss to Saraland

Athens emptied its tank at Choccolocco Park — just like its proud school and fans knew it would.

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(Gallery) Athens High School Graduation

More than 250 seniors received diplomas during Athens High School commencement Thursday, May 15.

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STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Athens downs Gardendale to remain in Class 6A title hunt

OXFORD — The defending champions aren’t done yet.

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Delayed by April rain, Fridays After Five officially kicks off this week in downtown Athens

Rain and looming thunderstorms might’ve delayed (and dampened) the start of this year’s monthly Fridays After Five event…

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Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo saddles up for 43rd annual outing this weekend

The time for ropin’ and ridin’ has arrived in Limestone County, as the 43rd annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo…