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Three Athens men arrested for drug trafficking
On December 29, 2022, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with the City of Athens Police ... Read more
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ALEA Announces Firearms Prohibited Person Database
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act (Act 2021-246) which ... Read more
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Athens woman dead after early morning shooting
A woman identified as Alexis Garth, 26 of Athens, was killed early Sunday morning, Jan. 1 according to ... Read more
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Sheriff’s office receives donation for children during emergencies
Members of the Fearless Project recently stopped by to share these bags with deputies to have on hand ... Read more
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Four former correctional officers charged
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) has confirmed that four former correctional officers ... Read more
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HPD gives update on Thursday morning I65/I565 wrecks
Update: All eastbound lanes of I-565 are currently being reopened. Drivers should still continue to expect some delays and ... Read more
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Athens man arrested for assault
Adan Osvaldo Herrera Chajal, 23, of Athens was arrested Tuesday evening, Oct. 18, by Athens police following a ... Read more
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Tuesday incident leaves one shot, one detained
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a woman ran to the Athens Fire & Rescue ... Read more
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14-year-old shoots and kills 14-year-old alleged offender in Morgan
On Oct. 9, 2022, at approximately 6:42 a.m., officers with the Decatur Police Department responded to the 1200 ... Read more
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Update on body found at Decatur boat ramp
On Sept. 13, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers with the Decatur Police Department were dispatched to the ... Read more