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Arrest reports for 6/4/21

County arrests The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests Thursday and Friday: • Benjamin Franklin Matthews, 25, 25000…

Green sentenced to 20 years for wife's death

An Athens man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years and a $10,000 fine after being convicted of manslaughter in his wife’s death. According to tes…

Resident repurposes cereal boxes for children

Theresa Chambers is a long-term participant at the Birdie Thornton Center who is active in the community. Residents who visit the Athens-Limesto…

THANK YOU: Athens-Limestone Hospital celebrates nurses

Nurses at Athens-Limestone Hospital were surprised with gifts, games and more Thursday as part of the hospital’s celebration of National Nurses…

AG to Athens: Limit school board to 5 members

The City of Athens received notice this week that a local law calling for seven school board members was “impliedly repealed” more than 20 years…

Nominees sought for beautification awards

The Athens-Limestone Beautification Board is seeking the public’s help in finding local entities deserving of recognition for the good looks of…

Council discusses potential changes to retirement plan

Imagine owning a business with almost 400 employees. Then picture losing around 10% of that workforce each year and having to hire and train rep…

Local Optimist Club promoting Day of Happiness

Though the world seems to be turning the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic as vaccines become more available, people across the planet have likely…

ACS marks 1 year after COVID shutdown

Anniversaries are typically a cause for celebration and a time to look back on past events with a sense of nostalgia. However, the month of Marc…

STATE OF THE COUNTY: Daly says thank you to Limestone

From fellow commissioners and county employees to his family and the thousands of other families that make up Limestone County, Collin Daly gave…

Athens man out on bond after 75-count indictment for child porn, trafficking

An Athens man is out on bond after being indicted on 75 counts, including rape, human trafficking and possession of drugs and child pornography.…

ALEA: Alcohol a factor in fatal wreck Sunday

Investigators with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division say alcohol is being considered “a contributing factor” in a cra…

COUNTY SCHOOLS: More than 500 applications filed for traditional return

Hundreds of Limestone County families have already applied to return to traditional learning for the second semester of the 2020-2021 school yea…

State honoring teachers this week

Whether it be in the traditional classroom setting or through the internet on a computer screen, teachers across Alabama are working to make sur…

The Oasis church hosting unity event

Minister Jerome Malone said there are a lot of negative things going on in the world today, whether it’s dealing with racial tensions or complic…

Volunteer, educators honored for Day of Caring

The women honored during Friday’s Day of Caring luncheon have worn a variety of hats over the years, from art teacher to church leader to board…

Hearts for Homeless hoping to repair veteran's home

When Hearts for Homeless sees a need in a community, the local organization works to fill the need, whether it be food and water, or heating and…

ACS amends absence policy in 2020-2021 handbook

The Athens Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 handbooks for its students at all grade levels during its meeting Thursday at Athens High S…