Local, state and federal races — as well as two statewide amendments — all will be decided with an eye toward November’s ...

Hurricanes, tornadoes and hail can all cause damage and major life disruptions. To help Alabamians better prepare for potential severe weather impacts, a group of experts with Alabama Extension at ...

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East Limestone’s bid for a Class 5A quarterfinal berth will come down to a winner-take-all tiebreaker. The Indians defeated Lincoln 4-3 in the opener of their second-round series on Thursday before ...

Lindsay Lane continued its dominant play on Thursday, sweeping Cold Springs in the Class 2A playoffs to advance to the quarterfinals. The top-ranked Lions, who have won 15 straight games, improved to ...

Athens Bible rode a potent offensive performance to an opening-round series win on Friday night. The Trojans racked up 17 hits against No. 6 Lynn, and Luke Murrell struck out 15 batters across six ...

With a heavily attended public hearing crowd on hand, the Athens City Council this week approved a change to its current zoning ordinance. One, officials said, aims to preemptively address any future ...

Local law enforcement is alerting Limestone County to a current phone scam that preys on residents’ fear of neglecting to pay important court and enforcement penalties. The Limestone County Sheriff’s ...

For nature lovers, Joe Wheeler State Park has long been known as a great place to get away. But now, for kids of all abilities, it’s also a coming into its own as a destination to simply go outside ...

“Anybody who has a phone that needs to be answered when it rings — that’s who we’re here for,” Marie McGuire said recently. McGuire, General Manager at AnswerTel in Athens, speaks from a place of ...

An Athens man arrested in Madison on Monday has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 12, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

Local youth nonprofit MTM Educational Enrichment will hold its annual Unsung Hero Scholarship and Community heroes celebration at a free-to-attend May 4 event in Athens. The celebration recognizes ...