ATHENS-Since 1999, the City of Athens Relay for Life Team has raised over $141,240 for the American Cancer Society. (Some years, the total raised was not recorded) In addition, the …
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ATHENS-The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 27,380 new cases of selected cancers in Alabama this year, with 10,720 deaths. Those numbers personally impact a community when they …
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ATHENS-The superintendent of the award-winning city of Athens Wastewater Treatment Plant recently received recognition as Alabama Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of the Year. Virgil White received the 2018 Hatfield …
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ATHENS-An oil portrait of Patti Malone will grace the original stone fireplace of Scout Music House as a tribute to the woman who went from a young slave to international …
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ATHENS-As children walked into Applebee’s in Athens on Tuesday night (April 17, 2018), the excited exclamations and finger pointing began. “It’s Captain America!” many said. Athens Officer Michael …
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ATHENS-For three years, East Limestone Band Director Jennifer “Miss Sam” Janzen and Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks have had a friendly battle over who can raise the most in tips for …
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ATHENS-As a young child, Val Rainey attend an art class hosted by the predecessor of Athens Arts League and asked the teacher what color was the emotion shy. Today, …
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ATHENS-On Wednesday, April 11 Athens Mayor’s Youth Commissioners learned about being a police officer and firefighter. Athens Police allowed students to use the gun simulator that runs scenarios officers face and …
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ATHENS-The Dekko Foundation is funding an Athens Arts League project that will challenge Athens students to support artists at East Limestone High School. The Art Dekko grant for $2,900 …
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ATHENS-Two events upcoming for Athens this weekend: Opening Day on Friday On Friday, April 6, Athens Parks and Recreation will host opening day ceremonies for more than 850 baseball and …
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ATHENS-Spring is in the air from flowering trees to waddling ducks depicted in creations for the annual Alabama Spring Contest and Exhibit. Athens Arts League hosts Alabama Spring each …
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ATHENS-Limestone County Archivist Rebekah Davis will lead a bicentennial hiking trip that does not require bug spray, boots or a backpack. On Wednesday, April 4, Davis will be the guest …
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ATHENS-One person sustained smoke inhalation Monday morning (March 26) in an apartment fire in Athens. Athens Fire and Rescue Chief Bryan Thornton said firefighters David Kress and Brandon Wilson …
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ATHENS-Art inspires, and two local artists are sharing that inspiration in the fight against cancer. Sanda Bishop and Denise Maurer, artists at High Cotton Arts in Downtown Athens, are …
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ATHENS-Athens Intermediate School student Ella Marlowe sees education as a plane, taking her anywhere she wants to go. Athens High School student Emily Strain has a similar vision, where …
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ATHENS-In Athens, if you want to know the latest on a sick neighbor, you tune in to the morning Sick Call radio program on WKAC. Since 1953, the program has …
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ATHENS-Fishing University and its hosts Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier are in Athens this week filming a TV segment for their show that airs on the Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, …
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ATHENS-Teens in the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission are accepting grant proposals from non-profits in the community that have a project that will benefit Athens. Project Funding Summary: The Athens Mayor’s …
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ATHENS-A local production named after a Southern dish concocted from a weed will highlight the community and state’s history this year. The community production, known as the Poke Sallet …
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ATHENS-Heart bombs exploded with sentiments of love for an iconic and historic site in Athens that is under renovation by Athens Arts League. For Valentine’s Day, Girl Scouts from …