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Athens City Councilman Frank Travis returns to duty
There was a surprise visitor at Monday’s meeting of the Athens City Council — District 3 Councilman Frank ... Read more
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Report details Wheeler’s economic impact on region
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge had a regional economic impact of $33.3 million in 2017, according to figures recently ... Read more
State And Nation
Tuscaloosa looks to boost tourism with 200th anniversary
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tuscaloosa leaders are hoping to attract even more tourists to the Alabama city as ... Read more
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On display
Students and visitors at Athens State University’s Center for Lifelong Learning view art entries from multiple schools in ... Read more
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Host families sought for international visitors
Global Ties Alabama, a Huntsville-based organization, seeks families and individuals who can provide an American home experience for ... Read more
State And Nation
National parks rush to repair damage after shutdown
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — National parks across the United States are scrambling to clean up and repair ... Read more
State And Nation
Some national parks open to visitors post-shutdown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Park rangers were once again greeting visitors at some national parks across the United States ... Read more
State And Nation
National parks struggle to stay open, safe during shutdown
Nonprofits, businesses and state governments nationwide are putting up money and volunteer hours in a battle to keep ... Read more
State And Nation
Garbage, feces take toll on national parks amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Human feces, overflowing garbage, illegal off-roading and other damaging behavior in fragile areas were beginning ... Read more
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Serving up thanks
Volunteers joined Athens Senior Center manager Sam King on Tuesday to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for visitors to the ... Read more