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New council tackling opioid abuse in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — If the state wants to tackle addiction, Deirdre Johnson said, officials will have to ... Read more
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Council names new prosecutor
It wasn’t unanimous, but the Athens City Council on Monday hired attorney Patrick Chesnut to be the city’s ... Read more
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SUNDAY SALES: Crawford sees no issues with bill; urges public dialogue
When the next session of the Alabama Legislature begins on Feb. 7, one of State Rep. Danny Crawford’s ... Read more
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Sunday alcohol sales in Athens clears first hurdle
Members of the Athens City Council on Thursday were prepared to be berated over a proposal related to ... Read more
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Fairhope won’t host 2017 Senior Bowl practice
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Fairhope won’t be hosting a Senior Bowl practice next month. City Council members earlier ... Read more
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Popeyes restaurant coming to Athens, owners seek incentive
A Huntsville couple plans to bring a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant to Athens next year. Wendy Land said ... Read more
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Council not budging on cemetery décor rules
Cemetery plot owners in Athens who want more leeway in decorating gravesites probably won’t get it. Such requests ... Read more
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Councilman Wales earns advanced designation
Athens City Councilman Harold Wales was recently named an Advanced Certified Municipal Official by the Alabama League of ... Read more
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Athens players, parents will get 4 more youth ballfields, earlier nights
Come spring 2018, Athens will have four more ball diamonds on which youths can play softball or baseball. ... Read more
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Council hears new school pitch
Athens City Council heard Monday the latest plan from Athens City Schools officials for constructing a new, state-of-the-art ... Read more