Native trees and plants are part of the newly renovated landscape at a site that once was a 32-acre eyesore for Athens. And thanks to some creative inspiration from local […] ...

Free 2 Teach is gearing up for the 2026 running of the Paper Chase 5K event — the local organization’s largest community ...

Julian Newman Elementary School had an inspiring four-legged guest on Friday, Feb. 20. River, a blind therapy dog, visited little Golden Eagles alongside author Bethany Van Meter to share a […] ...

For the second straight season, East Limestone’s varsity boys were a win away from the Final Four. And for the second straight season, the Indians were denied that trip to […] ...

For the first time in seven years, East Limestone’s varsity boys are Elite Eight bound. The Class 5A No. 3 Indians led for all but 14 seconds of their matchup […] ...

Limestone County sheriff’s deputies this week charged a Mexican national with a pair of drug offenses after conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 65. The February 23 arrest came after […] ...

Athens State University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2025-2026 academic year, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets ...

Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday, Feb. 20, at the intersection of Jordan Lane and Grizzard Road. At around […] ...

Know a special someone who’s considering a career future in a high-demand field? Encourage them to apply for a local scholarship furnished by the Limestone County Economic Development Association ...

A multi-agency investigation has led to the arrest of an Athens man, who now faces charges in Louisiana on child pornography, indecent behavior with a juvenile, and criminal assistance to […] ...

Elkmont’s Cooper Wales (Class 3A — wide receiver) and Tanner’s Tyrone Douglas (Class 2A — defensive line) earned an honorable mention in their respective classifications following the release of this ...

See scores and stats from games played Thursday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 20 below. All scores, stats and names are courtesy of local coaches and/or DragonFly. SATURDAY — DECEMBER 20 Varsity ...