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The importance of shopping local in Limestone County
Small businesses are the foundation of a community. Shopping at locally owned small businesses keeps money circulating in ... Read more
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THE OWL’S EYE: Underground railroad
During my flight around town, I chanced to hear this story, told by an Athenian. “One particularly strange ... Read more
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Weighty case: Alabama man charged in theft of 70-ton crane
CHILTON, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man who called a wrecker service asking to have a 70-ton crane ... Read more
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Auburn Police launches free security camera program
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Police Department has launched a free security camera registration program. Eagle Watch ... Read more
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A COVID-19 scam
Kayla Shanay Island, 31, of Gulfport, Miss. was arrested in Mississippi and extradited to Athens on Friday, Jan. ... Read more
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Shoppers return after 2020 pandemic season
After a year of little shopping during the holiday season during the pandemic in 2020, small business owners ... Read more
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APD: Hotel guest set fire to escape hallucination
A Springfield, Tennessee, man is behind bars in Limestone County after damaging hotel property and setting fire to ... Read more
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Greenhaw leaves lasting impression
The Greenhaws have been doing business in Athens “forever,” according to Melanie McVay, daughter of the late Weaver ... Read more
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Keeping pets safe during July 4 fireworks
July 4 is a time of celebration — a time for family and friends to get together, light ... Read more
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Local groups celebrating Small Business Week
National Small Business Week ends Saturday, and local groups like Athens Main Street and the Greater Limestone County ... Read more