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City passes budget, names new judge and fire chief
The Athens City Council passed the FY 2023 budgets at their Monday night meeting. Total expected expenditures for ... Read more
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Athens city council appoints new fire chief
On Monday, Sept. 26 Athens city council appointed James Hand as Fire Chief. His role will be effective ... Read more
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UPDATE: Athens names interim chief for Athens Fire & Rescue
James Hand has been named interim fire chief of Athens Fire & Rescue. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks made ... Read more
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FIRE CHIEF RETIRES: Thornton thankful for opportunity to serve
Looking back over his 28 years as a paramedic and firefighter, Bryan Thornton feels lucky. “I’ve seen tough ... Read more
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Thornton retiring as Athens fire chief
Athens Fire & Rescue Chief Bryan Thornton will retire, effective May 31, closing out a 28-year career in ... Read more
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Tent collapse injures 12; speaker Lou Holtz unhurt
HAYDEN, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say 12 people have been hospitalized, including three who were seriously injured, after ... Read more
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Donations needed for Elkmont family who lost home to fire
An Elkmont family lost their home and all of their possessions when fire destroyed their residence Wednesday morning ... Read more
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Madison to conduct fire chief interviews Saturday
The city of Madison is moving closer to naming a new fire chief as the three finalists are ... Read more