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Tomato Sandwich Day & ‘Greater Mater’ Competition come to Athens Farmers Market on Saturday

The time is ripe for indulging your taste for tomatoes, and in Athens this weekend, the Athens Farmers…

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Incidents/arrests July 7-9, 2025

County Calls  The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. July 7, 2025 Suspicious (person, item,…

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Third alleged Limestone County shooting this week lands 83-year-old Athens man in jail

An 83-year-old Athens man faces a count of attempted murder after allegedly shooting a victim in the back,…

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State surplus property auction begins online Saturday, July 12

Thousands of items, including boats, cars, trucks, office equipment, medical equipment and furniture, will be up for bid…

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Restaurant health scores for June 23-July 4

Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week June 23-July 4.…

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Athens men charged with attempted murder in wake of alleged shooting

Two Athens men have been charged with attempted murder following a “targeted shooting” this week, according to the…

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Area nonprofit urges residents to apply for free home weatherization assistance

Homeowners and eligible renters can benefit from a cost-free local assistance program; one that helps fund energy-saving and…

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Elk River watercraft accident claims life of Tennessee teen

An accident involving two personal watercraft in Limestone County has claimed the life of a Tennessee juvenile, according…

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Athens senior Gavin Swint attends Governor’s School program

Athens High School senior Gavin Swint recently represented ACS at the Alabama Governor’s School at Samford University. The…

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Athens State sets alumni homecoming, plans recognition honors for Class of 1975 ’50 Year Club’

If you’re among the thousands of past graduates proud to call Athens State University your college alma mater,…