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Limestone producers eligible for drought assistance
Ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program for grazing losses ... Read more
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EDITORIAL: Forget the wall, Texas needs help now
Dozens are dead and tens of thousands of Texans remain homeless, their homes and lives shattered by Hurricane ... Read more
State And Nation
Veterans get expanded college assistance under Trump
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Military veterans are getting unlimited access to college assistance under legislation President Donald Trump ... Read more
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BREAKING: Railroad crossing at Sanderfer Road to be closed ‘several hours’
The railroad crossing at Sanderfer Road in Athens will be closed for the next “several hours,” according to ... Read more
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In a state that voted for Trump, worries over his budget
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump, but the president’s budget blueprint is causing concern ... Read more
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Deadline approaching for federal drought assistance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Central Alabama residents hurt by last year’s drought are running out of time to ... Read more
Columns
Plan for health care costs during retirement
When you retire, some of your expenses may go down, but health care is not likely to be ... Read more
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Reminder: APD conducting child safety seat checks today
On Friday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon the Athens Police Department will offer a child safety ... Read more
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Bentley announces grant funds for fire departments
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday announced $67,762 is being awarded to volunteer fire departments that qualified ... Read more
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APD to check car seats on Feb. 24
The Athens Police Department on Friday, Feb. 24, will offer a free child safety check from 10 a.m. ... Read more