ATHENS-It’s a great time to fall in love with Athens. Here is a list of some of our October events: Pink Lady Walk Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 …
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ATHENS-Judge James E. Horton Jr. is returning to the Limestone County Courthouse where he upheld justice despite the social pressures of the 1930s to send a black defendant to his …
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Born a slave and heralded an ‘unsurpassed soprano’ Patti Malone to grace Athens with her presence once again
ATHENS-An Athens arts organization is working to commemorate the story of Patti Malone, who was born a slave in Athens, pursued an education and joined an internationally acclaimed chorale group. …
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ATHENS-Athens Fire and Rescue is partnering with Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation (for its Pink Elephant Program, which includes mammogram scholarships) for the Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts Sale. The shirts are now …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens is enhancing citizens’ web experience by offering a mobile app that provides information about city functions and an avenue for citizens to report issues. The …
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ATHENS-Superheroes have taken over High Cotton Arts in Downtown Athens. Batman, Superman, a Super Mom and young student heroes comprise the exhibit that is on display for the month …
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ATHENS-Ant-Man and Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks encourage the community to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September and the fight against childhood cancer. Both will be at Saturday’s Superhero Day …
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This year’s Queen is also known for making scrumptious fried water bread ATHENS-This year’s Athena-Grease Goddess points to the message she once saw on a church marquee as a way to …
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ATHENS-Comic book fans have their favorite heroes and villains. Batman and Robin vs. Poison Ivy. Superman vs. Lex Luther. Local artists are encouraging our community’s youngest heroes in their …
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ATHENS — The Travis Manion Foundation will host the Athens 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race at 7:00am, on September 9th at Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives. The annual race will unite the community …
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ATHENS-To help promote 200 years of history in Athens, a group of high school students grabbed cameras and created videos to highlight the city, its food, its music and more. …
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ATHENS-There are several events planned in Athens for August the end of August and September, including several 5Ks. Here is a list of some of those events: Storybook Ball Aug. …
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ATHENS-Athens Arts League announced today (Thursday, Aug. 17) that it received a $40,000 pledge to embark on Phase 2 of a renovation project near Downtown Athens. Athens Arts League …
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ATHENS-It’s that time of the year again in Athens….Athens Alabama that is. Nomination for the 2017 Athena-Grease Goddess. Nominations should be for a lady in Limestone County who enhances Athens with …
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ATHENS-Athens has a couple of fun events scheduled for Friday, August 11. Come to Athens on Friday for Fun after five and Food from the truck. Truckin’ Good Times The …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens has grown by nearly 16 percent since 2010, and that population growth is requiring the Sanitation Department to adjust its schedules and routes. The Sanitation …
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ATHENS-Misspelled words in newspaper ads and television weather reports are among the fodder for a local television anchor. Questionable social media posts and news stories about deer heads injuring …
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-The Assistance to Firefighters SAFER Grant Program is providing over $340,000 to Athens Fire and Rescue to hire new firefighters to improve response as well as compliance with national safety …
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ATHENS-It’s summertime, where the livin’ is easy and the cotton is high, according to the Ella Fitzgerald hit, and in Downtown Athens, art is on a slow simmer at High …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens, Athens City Board of Education and emergency officials are collaborating to construct the city’s first public safe room. FEMA has approved funding and plans for …