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Drought update: Alabama a little drier at end of 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The state of Alabama is ending 2021 a little drier than a year ago, ... Read more
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JOY TO THE WORLD: County hosts annual Christmas tree lighting
The city of Athens and Limestone County Commission came together Thursday, Dec. 2, to host the annual Christmas ... Read more
Local News
LCS board approves new district lines
A subject that has been on a lot of minds in the county recently has been the Limestone ... Read more
Local News
City, county set record for lowest unemployment rate
In April, Limestone County posted an unemployment rate of 2.0%, the lowest figure in five years, possibly in ... Read more
Arrest Reports
Arrest reports for 11/3/2021
County arrests/thefts The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported no new arrests or thefts Tuesday. City arrests The Athens ... Read more
Columns
COMMENTARY: Athens/Limestone will always be special to me
When I arrived in Alabama in February to start this job, I couldn’t have been more excited. As ... Read more
Local News
Crawford announces bid for re-election
State Rep. Danny Crawford (R-Athens) announced recently that he is seeking re-election in 2022 to the Alabama House ... Read more
Local News
Gilbert settling in as Limestone EMA director
The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency might have a new director, but it’s someone already familiar with the ... Read more
Arrest Reports
Arrest reports for 8/28/21
County arrests/thefts The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported no new arrests or thefts Friday. City arrests Athens Police ... Read more
Covid-19
Alabama remains in the red for COVID-19 spread
Shades of red are no stranger to Alabama as fall nears, whether it’s for football, changing leaves or ... Read more