ATHENS-On this cold snowy night/morning, don’t we need one more heart-warming story that showcases the compassion of Athens… Athens Police received a call after midnight about a large group walking …
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ATHENS-At an art camp in Athens in 2010, young artist Val Rainey asked his instructor what color is the emotion “shy.” He decided on blue mixed with white. Today, Val …
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ATHENS-Stakeholders in our High Cotton Arts facility will meet Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 11:15 a.m. to learn about plans for the non-profit art incubator in downtown Athens at the former …
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ATHENS-Meet the perfect couple on Valentine’s Day in downtown Athens. One is attractive to the sweet tooth and the other is attractive to the wallet. Chocolate and sweet deals combine …
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ATHENS-There is much going on this time of year in Athens from Valentine’s Day activities to Black History Month to Chili Challenge. Please note that Poke Sallet tickets go on …
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ATHENS-Craziness is coming to the stage…as wild as the weed it’s named after: Poke Sallet Follies. The annual event features the Prime Time Players, a collective of local actors and …
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Athens police officers support community event by making a tasty dish ATHENS-Athens police officers support community event by making a tasty dish Athens police officers take the police term …
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ATHENS-Athens has been named as the No. 7 safest city in Alabama by MOVOTO Blog. “We appreciate them recognizing the City of Athens,” Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson said. “This …
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ALCA, City of Athens and Spirit of Athens to host official Athens Black History Month Celebration
ATHENS – The Athens-Limestone Community Association, in partnership with the City of Athens and Spirit Athens, will host the Second Annual Athens-Limestone Community Association Black History Celebration, Honoring the Past, …
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ATHENS-The City of Athens Relay for Life Team will have its Swamp John’s Supper on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Athens Senior Center on Pryor Street. Tickets are $10. Shrimp, …
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Athens offers two events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday…Marching, student speeches, music and more planned
ATHENS-Athens will honor the memory of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by offering the public a variety of ways to celebrate his legacy. The events will be …
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ATHENS-The Athens Police Department along with Dollar General helped make it a Christmas to remember for some kids in Athens. According to Police Chief Floyd Johnson, the Dollar General collected …
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ATHENS-The coveted Cider Cup has found a home on a shelf at Wildwood Deli. The restaurant won this year’s cup as part of the annual Sippin’ Cider event sponsored by …
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ATHENS-Athens, Limestone NAACP and Limestone County announce that it is that time of year agai. Time for area students to write their essay for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King …
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ATHENS-Those Christmas to-do lists are not complete just yet. Get out that list and add numbers 12-14 for these items: No. 12 – Shop No. 13 – Sip No. 14 …
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ATHENS-Athens has the Christmas Spirit! Come join them now through Christmas for some Christmastime fun. Then you will have the Christmas Spirit too! Downtown Christmas Window Contest Tuesday, Dec. …
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ATHENS-Have you heard Santa is coming to downtown Athens? He’ll arrive this weekend via fire truck for the annual Christmas Open House. Holiday shoppers should begin checking their gift list and …
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ATHENS-Today (Thursday, Nov. 13), Firehouse Subs held a community event at its Decatur location for Athens Police and Decatur Fire and Rescue to share how grants through the restaurant chain’s …
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ATHENS-Holiday shoppers should begin checking their gift list and getting ready for the annual Athens Christmas Open House organized by the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce and Spirit of …
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ATHENS-For her 100th birthday, Caulyne Coble Bramlette of California wants to help save a historic Athens, Ala., site. Bramlette is asking that instead of presents, her family and friends …