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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 ...

Last year in the United States, opioid overdose took the lives of around 150 people every day, according to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates. But that’s not just a statistic. That’s someone ...

“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 ...

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 ...

East Limestone’s Coleby Davis tossed a two-hit shutout to lead East Limestone to a 4-0 victory over Lincoln on Friday. With the win, the Indians advance to the Class 5A quarterfinals, where they will ...

A federal judge has handed an 18-year prison sentence to an Athens man who pleaded guilty late last year to distribution and possession of child pornography. Hunter William Bell, 29, of Athens, was ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Alabama Department of Public Health would like to hear from state residents about health issues they believe are the most important in their communities. All Alabamians ages 18 and older are ...

The board of education for Athens City Schools has appointed Nick Looney as the incoming next principal of Athens Elementary School. Looney, who enters the position after having served as the school’s ...