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 2nd
Annual Tennessee Walking Horse Show. On June 21st
the Alabama Veterans Museum, with the assistance of
Ken Wilson of the Southeastern Saddle Club, will
have their 2nd Annual Col Sam Gibbons Memorial Horse
Show at the Sheriff's Arena on Highway 99 to benefit
the Museum.
more... |
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 The
John Wade Keyes Chapter Alabama Society Daughters of
the American Revolution installed new officers who
will assume their responsibilities in the Fall.
more... |
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 For
the third time, the Tennessee Valley Old Time
Fiddlers Convention has been honored as one of the
Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events.
more... |
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 At
the beginning of the 2012/2013 academic year, Athens
State University added an option to the Career and
Technical Education major in the College of
Education that prepares students to work as
instructional designers.
more... |
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 Athens State
University Professor Emeritus Dr. Joe Brasher
has been elected into the honorary Eleanor
Roosevelt Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi.
more... |
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 Athens
Police Memorial Day -
Michelle Russell Lopez, widow of slain officer Sgt.
Larry Russell, who was killed in the line of duty
with Sgt. Tony Mims in January 2004 attended
more... |
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 Ardmore
Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon - Joe Smith
presents Mary Cribbs Volunteer of the Year Award.
more...
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 National
Women Build Week -
Although the two original work dates were rained
out, the Habitat for Humanity's Women Build
program still a good turnout to continue the work on the home. more...
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 Spirit
of Athens
Movie & steak night at the Athens Saturday Market
- Enjoy a free movie and an affordable steak meal as
the Athens Saturday Market kicks off its first event
this weekend.
more... |
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 Teenagers envision Athens as a city that should
offer laser tag, a clothing store for male teens
and an improved citizens' suggestion form on the
Internet. They also want
more... |
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Athens
State University’s Center for Lifelong Learning will
be offering classes at the Alabama Center for the
Arts in Decatur starting this summer.
more... |
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 Athens
State University Assistant Professor of Justice
Studies Dr. Quanda Watson-Stevenson was chosen as a
faculty advisor for the 2013-2014 Leading Edge
Institute (LEI), XII class for Women.
more... |
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 Living
History Festival 2013 - The setting at the Donnell
House, during the Civil War, found the Union
soldiers camped on the lawn all the while the
daughter of Maria Donnell was upstairs on her death
bed more... |
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 31st
Annual Sheriff's Rodeo Parade - The Parade Grand
Marshal was Lt. Randy Bates accompanied by Johnny
Moore more... |
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 June
Designated as Men’s Health Month
The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten the
awareness of preventable health problems more...
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 Appreciation
for our Unsung Heroes 2013 - Funds collected at this
concert went towards the scholarship fund as well as
DHR Foster Care of Athens and Decatur.
more...
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 Athens Voices USA ’13, an
Athens, Ohio biennial event by The Dairy Barn
Arts Center, is an all media, juried art exhibition
that aims to feature the diverse styles and visions
of artists residing within 30 miles of a city named
Athens in the United States. more... |
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 The 2013-2015 Alabama
President of the Society of Colonial Dames XVII
Century Annette Edgeworth Smith was installed at
the recent National meeting in Washington, DC.
more... |
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 J.
F. Drake State Technical College and Athens State
University have partnered to develop a Reverse
Transfer Agreement that benefits students who attend
both institutions.
more... |
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 Ian
Milby was notably selected as one of five students
in the state of Alabama to be awarded the Visual
Arts Achievement Scholarship. more... |
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 Have
you seen strange statues hanging out on The
Square in front of Casa Blanca? Don't be afraid.
It isn't gory once you realize something about
the cultures that have spawned the funny folk
art pieces
more... |
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 There
are nine names on a law enforcement memorial in
the northwestern lawn at the Limestone County
Courthouse. How the names got there are stories
with tragic endings, but
more... |
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 Lots
of fun and exciting, as well as educational,
activities are planned at the Athens Living History
Festival this weekend at the Donnell House located
on the Athens Middle School grounds more... |
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 The
theme for Older Americans Month 2013, Unleash the
Power of Age, has never been more fitting. Older
Americans are productive, active, and influential
members of society, sharing essential talents,
wisdom and life experience with their families,
friends, and neighbors.
more.... |
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 On
May 2nd, 2013 on the steps of our beautiful
Limestone County Courthouse, several of Athens
churches and residents came together to pray for our
Armed Forces, our Government, Emergency Responders,
our Community, our Schools, our Churches and our
Families. more... |
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 On
May 2nd, Athens welcomed H. C. Blake Company of
Huntsville along with W. E. Estes and Son of Athens
to better serve the Athens Limestone community with
a barbeque luncheon. more... |
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 On
Saturday, May 11 at 10 AM, American Legion Post 49,
with the assistance of the Veterans Museum, will be
conducting an organization meeting for citizens who
want to participate in this year's Memorial Day
Graves Decoration Project. more...
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 Relay
for Life Bass Fishing Tournament at Ingalls Harbor
had a total of 49 registered boats to fish for a
cure. more...
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 Alabama
Veterans Museum receives check from Legislators and
guest author Forrest Bruner "Pearl Harbor to Tokyo"
more...
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 The
Center for Lifelong Learning has announced its
summer course offerings. Information is
available on our website
or you can call 256-233-8260
to request a printed catalog be mailed to you
more... |
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 The
Ballroom of the Sandridge Student
Center at Athens State University was the
setting for the Spring Initiation Ceremony of
the University's
Alpha Iota Chapter of Delta Mu Delta on April
28, 2013. |
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The
Athens State University Alumni Association is
sponsoring a trip to Ireland through Collette
Vacations and SooHoo & Associates on November
7-15, 2013 more... |
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 Mayor
Marks was the host for the early morning breakfast
for the Boy Scouts Club and to honor community
service with guest speaker UNA Head Football Coach
Bobby Wallace more... |
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 The
Democratic Group of Limestone County has decided to
live out their motto of “Working Hard for Working
Families.” On Saturday, April 13, 2013 they
partnered with Habitat for Humanity Athens/Limestone
County, Al in their very first community outreach
project. more... |
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Athens
State University’s Writing Center announced its
first annual writing contest during the academic
year 2012-13. This year’s contest focused on the
term voice more... |
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The
Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur announces a
call to artists for a show of works following the
theme, CIVILITY more... |
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 Local
John Wade Keyes DAR presents The Bronze JROTC Medal
To Teya Wallace of Athens High School
more... |
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|
 The West Limestone Alumni Football
Team needs your help.
We are working with
www.AlumniFootballUSA.com
to host and exhibition game, and we
would love to play another Limestone
County Alumni team. If you are
interested in starting an alumni team,
please visit
www.AlumniFootballUSA.com,
where you will find a wealth of
information on how to get started.
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 Your
Hometown Hospice Events & Newsletter
Camp Hope
- Camp Hope
is Tuesday, June 11th!
Vol. training is Sunday, May 5th from 2-3. To
register for camp go to
www.athenslimestonehospice.org. |
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 Mayor
hosts breakfast for Scouts and to honor community
service
UNA Head Football Coach Bobby Wallace to be guest
speaker.
more... |
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 Apr
27
Athens
Cars
&
Bikes
on
the
Square
Car
show. |
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Athens
State University’s graduation exercises will be held
in the Carter Physical Education Gymnasium on
Saturday, May 4 with three separate ceremonies
more... |
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 Athens
State University’s Alumni Golf Classic supported
nine students with scholarship funding for
2012-2013. This year’s Classic is scheduled for
more... |
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 Students
in Athens State University’s System Design
Management course have partnered with the United Way
of Athens-Limestone County to produce more... |
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 The
Department of Logistics, Acquisition, and Enterprise
Systems Management at Athens State University, along
with more... |
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 Public
Service of the Year award to Sandy Thompson Alabama
Veterans Museum and Archives by Camden Kent.
Business Person of the Year award was presented to
Sarah Wallace by Jackie Jackson.
more...
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 May
4th at the Alabama Veterans Museum
local Author and
Veteran Forrest Bruner joining us and signing his
book "Pearl Harbor to Tokyo, 36 Months, My Hell in
the South Pacific." more...
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 City
of Athens employees and members of the City of
Athens Relay for Life Team forming a human Relay for
Life ribbon. more...
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 Athens
gets grant for community garden, Famers Market
improvements more... |
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 The Council on
Aging staff are wearing their purple in
honor of the American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life!
more... |
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 The Bakery at Elkmont is
going Purple for Relay for Life by offering
purple cupcakes all this week. The community
bakery is giving 100% of the profits to
Relay for Life. more... |
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 The Southern Women's
Show in Nashville, Tennessee April
18th-21st was a tremendous lifestyle
expo of all things 'WOMEN'!
more...
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 SINGING
ON THE SQUARE - Ashlyn Maine & The Valley Roots
April 19th, 2013
more... |
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 Athens
State University student Nathan Stout was recently
the winner of Pesky Piranha Youth Triathlon Logo
Contest more... |
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The
Artist’s Journey, an exhibit of the works of a group
of seasoned regional artists, will be held at the
Alabama Center for the Arts now through more... |
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 The
Alabama Alpha Chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, a
national mathematics honorary society, initiated new
members on April 14, 2013 more... |
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Living
History Festival at the Donnell House on May 11
-10:AM to 3:PM presented by the Athens-Limestone
County Tourism Council, the Sons of Confederate
Veterans (SCV) Hobbs Camp #768 and the Donnell
House Foundation. more...
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 A
Soulful Journey to a Soul Food Restaurant in
Downtown Athens
more... |
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 DHS
Technologies Announces Relocation of its Shelter
Manufacturing Business Development, and Certain
Management Functions to Huntsville, Alabama
more... |
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 Athens
State University’s interdisciplinary course Digital
Microphotography and Image Analysis will be hosting
a morning reception for student artwork on Tuesday
April 16th at 10:AM on the first floor of Waters
Hall, more... |
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 The
Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation Gala is right
around the corner on April 27, 2013. It will
be held at the Westin in Huntsville with semi-formal
attire.
more... |
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 The
city received notice from Gov. Bentley's office
today that the Athens Police Dept. was awarded a
$15,816
more... |
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 Belle
Chèvre had her Grand Opening Saturday April 13th,
2013, on
18849 Upper Fort Hampton
Rd,
in Elkmont Alabama with her first store front shop.
New retail store hours are: Monday-Friday 10-6 &
Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-5
more... |
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 Teton
Transport saves lives and mends broken hearts. Read
this story of Dakota who was thrown from his owner’s
camper and left with at broken leg to die.
more... |
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 The
Athens State University Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society Alumni Association recently received the
more... |
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 Athens
State University Assistant Professor of Elementary
Education Mary Harris recently developed a program
with the Decatur
Youth Symphony which integrates leadership and
mentoring skills for symphony members and elementary
music students.
more...
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 Mayors
Day of Recognition for National Service -
Every day, in
cities across America, national service is tackling
tough problems and strengthening communities.
more... |
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 National
Donate Life Month.
Approximately 25,787
candidates on the nation’s
organ transplant waiting list received a
life-saving or life-enhancing organ transplant in
2012; of those 350 received an organ transplant in
Alabama
more... |
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The legislative
delegation for Limestone County held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new
office located at Suite E4 at 110
College
more...
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 Athens
State University’s Department of Government and
Public Administration will present the 2nd
Annual Criminal Justice Symposium on April 16
and 17. more... |
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 Once
thought to be a rare disease, sarcoidosis is now
known to affect people of all ages, races and
genders; and more... |
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Regions Bank has made a pledge to the
Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation to adopt a
hospital room. “We are happy to take part in
this project for our community,” explains Tommy
Coblenz, Regions Bank City President.
more... |
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 Autism
is a severe incapacitating, lifelong developmental
disability, resulting in significant impairment of
an individual’s ability to learn,
more... |
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 Women's
History Program at the Alabama Veterans Museum
Honoring Miss Mattye Murray
Special Guest Speaker Mary Scott Hunter
more... |
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 Mayor
Ronnie Marks signed the proclamation stating that
April is National Garden Month with Athens Garden
Club President, Holly Carpenter, and Vice President,
Barbara Bishop. Athens Garden Club more...
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 Athens
State University’s Athenian Players will present a
special dinner and theater performance of The Glass
Menagerie on Saturday, April 27 more... |
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 The
senior art students of Athens State University will
present their senior exhibition titled “Hanging the
Artists.” The exhibition will hang in more... |
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 Maclay
is quickly establishing herself as a concert
soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. Maclay
has achieved a number of notable musical honors,
including more... |
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Athens
State University’s Writing Center has organized a
gathering for those who more... |
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 Library
to hold community forum about renovation at Future
location.
April 18 at 6:00 p.m more....
SEE FLYER |
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 State
Chairman of Heraldry and Coats of Arms Davie
Williams gave the program when Colonel Walter Aston
Chapter of the Colonial Dames XVII Century met
recently. more... |
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 Hospitals
face blood shortages during spring break.
more... |
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 Habitat
for Humanity's Women's Build Week - Amanda Garlen
with Habitat for Humanity will be coordinating this
year's Women's Build Week May 4th-12th. Below is a
message to anyone interested in helping this year.
more...
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 Spirit
of Athens is having a T-shirt design contest for
their "Athens Saturday Market." If your design wins,
you'll receive $50 - bragging rights and a free
T-Shirt! Deadline to enter you design is May
1st by 5PM. read more click here...
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 Singing
on the Square Opens 2013 with Ashlyn Maine and The
Valley Roots. The Athens-Limestone County Tourism
Association is excited to bring two groups from
North Alabama to kick off Singing on the Square on
April 19th. Ashley Maine will perform at 6:00 PM
followed by The Valley Roots at 7:00 PM.
more...
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 Pam
Jarrett has been hired by Athens State University as
the Assistant Director of Development for the Office
of Advancement.
more.. |
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 The
Student Advisory Board for First
National Bank was working at the Habitat
for Humanity subdivision on Adele
Street, Thursday, March 21st.
more...
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 First
National Bank continues to support
Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation
more...
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On Saturday, March 16, Spirit
of Athens hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt around
The Limestone County Courthouse.
more...
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 Athens
Post 49 of The American Legion is again encouraging
the public to help recognize deceased Limestone
County veterans by participating in the decoration
of veterans graves, more...
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 Athens
State University’s Alumni Association is hosting
a trip presentation on the upcoming trip to Ireland.
more... |
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 Jackson
Knox Schuster, a 2012 graduate of Athens
State’s College of Education and a teacher at
more... |
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 The
18th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee - Department
of Human Resources Winners more...
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 American
Legion Turns 94 - The celebration of the 94th Annual
American Legion Birthday Dinner was held on Thursday
night, March 14th. more...
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|
 Puttin’
on the Glitz 2013 Athens-Limestone Hospital
Foundation Gala To benefit Patient Room Renovation
Project. During the past 60 years,
Athens-Limestone Hospital has grown from a small
community hospital of just 50 beds to a 101 bed
acute care facility catering to the healthcare needs
of our community. more...
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 Miss
Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo will win a custom made
belt buckle, custom made saddle, scholarship money,
and MANY more prizes!
APPLICATION DEADLINES: April 12, 2013 (for Ages
3-15) May 3, 2013 (for ages 16-26) For more
information, contact Jennifer (256) 232-0111 or
email jmcbay@limestonesheriff.com
more info here |
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 Athens
State Athenian Ambassadors to Host Unknown Lyric
Concert - Unknown Lyric, an Atlanta based musical
duo, will be performing on Friday, April 5 at 7:00
p.m. in the Ballroom of the Sandridge Student
Center. The event is sponsored by the Athenian
Ambassadors of Athens State University. The
concert is open to the public and tickets are $10
per person.
more...
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 March
Coffee Call sponsored by Lawlers Bar-B-Q, Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Kelly on Highway 72 in Athens, and Col. Mel
& Wanda McLemore more...
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 Athens
State Art Professor to Sculpt Bronze Memorial
for Sharewood Park in Pulaski Tennessee.
more...
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|
 Athens
State University’s Alumni Association held its
105th Annual Awards
Reception and Ceremony
more... |
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|
 March
is Women's History Month at the Alabama Veterans
Museum The theme selected for this year's programs
is: "Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination:
Celebrating Women in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics. Honoree is Miss Mattye
Murray with Mary Scott Hunter
Representative to the Alabama Board of Education as
the guest speaker. more... |
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 Mar
16th Easter Egg Hunt on the Courthouse Lawn from
10AM-12PM sponsored by Spirit of Athens has
partnered with First Baptist Church for a huge egg
hunt for ages under 11. Photos will be made outside
for $5. A jelly bean guessing contest and a color
contest will be held by First Baptist Church. |
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 Athens-Limestone
Tourism Association and Keep Athens Limestone
Beautiful have partnered to bring an Outdoor Expo
with Earth Day on April 20th at Big Springs Park
from 10AM-3PM. more... |
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 March
4, 2013 - Athens Mayor, William (Ronnie) Marks,
proclaims April 21-27 2013 as Parental Alienation
Prevention Week and April 25, 2013 as Parental
Alienation Awareness Day.
more... |
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 Looking
for students from Tanner High School who graduated
from 1970s-1990s who were taught by Miss Mattye
Murray. more...
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 Athens
State University will be hosting Jay Livingston,
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Bank of
America, at a lecture on Thursday, March 14th.
The 7:00 p.m
more...
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 DAR Continues
To Ignite a Chain Reaction In The Lives of Alabama
Children.
more... |
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 Message
from Amanda Speegle, chair of this year's Chili
Challenge - I would like to take this opportunity to
express my sincere appreciation to the large number
of volunteers who made the 25th annual Hospice Chili
Challenge a resounding success. more..
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 Belle
Chèvre is opening their first storefront in Elkmont
Alabama in 2013. Tasia Malakasis comes to Belle
Chèvre from a successful career in high-tech
marketing software.
more...
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|
 Athens
State President Bob Glenn named the 2013 Mr.
and Ms. Athens State University on Thursday evening,
February 28 at a reception in Founders Hall Parlor.
Mr. and Ms. Athens State University for 2013 are
Jake Worthington and Callie Patterson.
more... |
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 The
Will Haney Foundation - The Haney Family
presented a $3000 check to Hospice of Limestone
County Saturday at the 25th Annual Hospice Chili
Challenge at Athens High School.
more... |
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|
 The
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is
honored to join in the Suffrage Centennial
Celebration March 1-3, 2013 in Washington, D.C.
more.. |
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|
 Boys
and Girls Club 19th Annual Athens Dinner. Judge
Charles Woodroof conducted the program with Mayor
Ronnie Marks welcoming everyone to a very special
and worthy organization more... |
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 The
25th Annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili
Challenge winners are: Best Booth Design - The
Elmore Team of Deborah Lamb and Roger & David Elmore
more...
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|
 Southern
Crossroads invites you to participate in this
year’s Best Buckin’ BBQ Cook-Off on April 26th and
27th at the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena.
more....
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|
 ASU’s
College of Arts and Sciences has developed an online
journal dedicated to publishing works by its
students more... |
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 Artist
Julie Gill Presents Mosaic to City Hall - more...
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 February
21st - As part of Athens State’s celebration of
Black History Month, a lecture by African American
artist Debra Riffe will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the
Chapel on the second floor of Founders Hall.
more... |
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 Mar
16 &
17
Home
and
Garden
Show
-
It’s
time
to
start
planning
that
garden
and
this
is
the
perfect
place
to
get
your
plants
and
lots
of
ideas.
The
event
is
hosted
by
the
Greater
Limestone
County
Chamber
more...
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 Alabama
Society Daughters of The American Revolution
ASDAR to present Medal of Honor to Ed Buckbee,
patriot & space advocate
more... |
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|
 Special
Presentation by Art on the Square Scheduled Friday,
Feb. 15, 9 a.m. at the mayor’s conference room at
temporary City Hall
more... |
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 Alabama
Shakes help Chili Challenge
The Grammy-nominated Alabama Shakes - which has
three band members from Limestone County autograph
Squire Fender Stratocaster guitar for the 25th
annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge
and
Silent Auction. more... |
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|
 February
26 Athens State Professor Melissa Werner will Speak
on her Experience at United Nations to be held in
the Chapel of Founders Hall at ASU more...
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|
 Athens
State 2nd Annual Downtown Mardi Gras Parade
ASU art professor Gail Bergeron & students from her
Special Workshop in Sculpture class will hold a
Mardi Gras parade in Athens at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 12.
more... |
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Connell Hodges, an 11th
grade student at Athens Bible School, is this year's
winner of the American Legion's County Wide
Oratorical Contest sponsored by Athens Post 49.
more...
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|
 Fighting
cancer with food, cars and fishing. Food
feeds the belly. Cars fuel the fun. Fishing calms
the
soul. All three will also fight cancer.
more... |
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|
 The
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives was
proud to host the pinning service of yet another
serviceman, Corporal Ryan Lee Walker of New Market,
Alabama.
more... |
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This year’s Spirit
of Athens Annual Luncheon’s theme
was ‘Come see what we did with a little
Grease’. SOA’s main festival for 2012
was the Athens Grease Festival which
brought in 5000 guests and a profit of
$10,000.
A little GREASE indeed!
more...
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|
 Teacher
with the Green Thumb, Mrs. Faye Tribble is a teacher
with Athens Middle School. She and her
Special Education students work and grow all the
plants in the Athens High School Greenhouse.
more...
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|
 Athens
State Hosting Lectures and Exhibits Celebrating
Black History Month with John Solomon Sandridge and
Debra Raffe
more... |
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|
 February
9th - Spirit of Athens 'Chocolate Walk'
from 2 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 & can be purchased
on online or
at the SOA office at 107 N. Jefferson St.
more... |
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|
 May
11th, "A Living History" at the Donnell House,
the re-enactment of Maria Donnell requesting
Col. Turchin to quiet his drunken troops. Sponsored
by
the Hobbs camp, the Donnell House, and Athens
Tourism Association. more...
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|
Athens State University’s Regional In-Service Center
is gearing up to host another “The Leader in Me”
Symposium on February 7 and 8, 2013
more... |
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|
 In
Limestone County, West and her friend Ruth Nave
are better known for their willingness to help
families through Hospice more... |
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|
 The
Library Foundation earned the first grant payment
of $250,000 in January of 2012 and this $750,000
check represents the final payment of the $1M
challenge.
more... |
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|
 We
are proud to announce that our very own Miss
Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Lauren Terry, has been
selected Miss Rodeo USA in Oklahoma City, OK,
more... |
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 February
21st -
The
Annual Athens Limestone Boys
and Girls Club Benefit Dinner will be held at 6:30
in the First United Methodist Church Beasley
Center. Tickets
are 20.00 each available at the Boys and Girls Club
and at the ASU Center for LifeLong Learning, more...
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|
 Athens
State University recently received a gift of 22
bronze western-themed sculptures by artists John
Solomon Sandridge and Marshall Mitchell.
more...
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|
 Local
author and retired attorney, Jerry Barksdale,
helped celebrate a belated birthday for Mr. Otis
Kennemer last week. Barksdale brought Kennemer to
the Alabama Veterans Museum and shared Kennemer's
military story with several guests. more... |
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|
 Teresa
Todd has been selected to job share the
President’s position with Jeanette Jones at the
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association
effective
February 1, 2013.
more...
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|
 March
4, 2013 Dynamic Marriage Class - Revolutionize
Your Marriage In Eight Weeks At Seven Mile Post Road
Church in Athens, Alabama at 6:30pm.
more...
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 French
Honors Awarded to WWII Veterans now they
are Knights! Sir Cal Bonner, Sir Theo Calvin,
Sir Jack Hunter and Sir Clifford Wilford
more...
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 Athens
Mayor Ronnie Marks and Limestone County Commission
Chairman Stanley Menefee signed a proclamation
asking citizens to honor slain civil rights leader
Martin Luther King on Jan. 21 more...
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|
 The
Athens State University Alumni Association is
sponsoring a trip to Ireland through Collette
Vacations and SooHoo & Associates on November 7-15,
2013 more... |
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|
 Combination
of factors triggers blood emergency. A cold front
moving through the Southeast that is predicted to
bring snow to major portions of Alabama and Georgia
is also expected to further impact a blood shortage
across the region.
more...
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|
 Little
Texas, a great pizza buffet and more- at
downtown’s latest eatery. Owner Milson Perez prides
himself on making his pizza completely from scratch
with fresh ingredients every day.
more... |
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|
 Center
for Lifelong Learning to Host Swing Classes and
Elvis Sightings. ASU Center for Lifelong Learning
believes that Elvis is alive and well and hoping he
will enter their building. Please join them for an
Elvis Impersonator Contest at the All Shook Up
Kick-Off Party. The event is scheduled for January
25 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
more... |
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|
 Tire
Recycling continues in Limestone County through
September. Thanks to a grant received from the
Alabama Dept of Environmental Management,
Limestone County residents may continue to recycle
tires through September.
more... |
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|
 Erik
Antonio has been named the overall winner of the
Good Citizen program sponsored by John Wade Keyes
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
more...
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Dr. Melissa Werner,
Assistant Professor of Early
Childhood Education at Athens State University
has
been invited to speak to the United Nations
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Committee
on the
Family in New York
more... |
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|
 March
7th, 8th & 9th Poke Sallet Follies - Visit their new
website! Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb.18, from 7
a.m. to 4 p.m., and each day following from 7:30
a.m. to 4 p.m.
more...
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Thursday, Jan 31st
Spirit of Athens is hosting their
annual Spirit Awards Luncheon at 11:30am. It will be
held in the Rogers
Center at First Presbyterian Church on the downtown
square. There is limited seating for this
popular event which will feature a Greek Menu this
year. Tickets
are $25 and can be purchased at www.athensspirit.blogspot.com.
For more
information, call Pam at 256-729-1160. |
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|
 The
Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association has
taken an interest in our Earth Day Celebration
and will have an Outdoor Expo adjoining our event.
more... |
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|
 IHOP
restaurant will open in Athens in the former
Back Yard Burgers building at 16211
Athens-Limestone Boulevard. This is exciting news
for the tourism industry. The restaurant will employ
35-50 tourism industry employees.
more...
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|
 Representatives
of T.R.A.I.L., the youth philanthropic organization
established by Mr. Chester E. Dekko, presented a
donation of $3,036.70 to the
Athens-Limestone County Public Library
more...
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|
 The
Athens Limestone Library Foundation Board of
Directors is pleased to announce the Dekko Challenge
has been met and the Foundation will receive the
remaining $750,000 of the challenge grant in Jan.!
more...
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|
 Free
Trees for Local Citizens - The Alabama Forestry
Commission (AFC) is encouraging the citizens of
Limestone February 16, 10:00 a.m. until the
seedlings
are gone.
more.... |
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|
 Limestone
County Democrats gifted the
Children's Advocacy Center at their December meeting
more...
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|
 To
see how you can volunteer or donate to Peace, Love
and Animals or to see what pets are available
click here... |
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|
 Hospice
Chili Challenge and Silent Auction February 23, 2013
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Athens High School Tickets $10
Spicing up February for 25 years.
more... |
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|
 January’s
Coffee is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs.
Richard McElyea and Mrs. Lou Warren Nichols & her
daughters in memory of Maurice Nichols.
more...
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On the January 5th
monthly Coffee Call at the Alabama
Veterans Museum, artist Karen Middleton,
offered her
oil painting of the museum building to
the Museum President, Jerry Crabtree.
more...
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 Athens
asks citizens,
businesses to share thoughts on planning
Citizens and business owners can help Athens plan
for
its future.
more... |
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|
 Jan
4 at
7:00
PM
-
Musical
play
“Crowns”
will
be
performed
at
the
Council
on
Aging
building,
(Senior
Center)
West
Pryor
Street,
Athens,
directed
by
Frank
Travis,
presented
by
Athens
Limestone
Community
Association.
more....
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|
 The
deadline
is
approaching
for
entries
in
the
annual
Martin
Luther
King
Jr.
Essay
Contest
for
students
living
in
Limestone
County.
more...
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|
 Athens
Year in Review - Tornadoes, fire, elections,
tearing down and building back, Athens has seen a
versatile year.
more...
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|
 Members
of Athens Masonic Lodge No. 16 recently donated a
large quantity of food to Hospice of Limestone
County more... |
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|
 Each
year the John Wade Keyes Chapter of The
National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution recognizes outstanding students from area
high schools as Good Citizens. see each
student... |
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|
 Dawn
Furline and Pete Woodward, U.G. White General
Mercantile manager, accepts the 2012 Cider Cup for
the winning recipe at the Sippin’ Cider Festival
read more... |
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|
 Each
month, Ms. Rhines spends an entire day meeting
with senior clients at the Council on Aging building
at
912 West Pryor Street in Athens. read
more... |
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|
Representatives of the Athens Garden Club delivered
Christmas gifts that will bring delight to eight
children in need this Christmas season.
read more.... |
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|
 Athens-Limestone
Hospital's Market Street Cafe and
Gift Shop are now open. Mrs. Doris French
remembering her late husband, Lifford... more...
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Four Athens Veterans to
Receive the distinguished French Legion Honor.
see more.... |
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Miss Merry Christmas 2012
Presented at
the Chamber Coffee held in Founders
Hall at ASU more... |
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|
 Spirit
of Athens' Sippin Cider Festival on December 8th
brought out the last minute shoppers to take
advantage of the seasonal merriment.
more... |
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Athens
State Art Students to participate in National
“Athens” Exhibition. An Athens, Ohio event honors
artwork from artists within a 30 mile radius of any
community named “Athens” in the United States.
more... |
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|
 December
18th – Olympic hopeful, Derek Pirtle will
have a fundraiser dinner at Athens State University
in the Ballroom at 6PM. Derek is ranked 9th
in the Nation in the winter sport of Skeleton
racing. The fundraiser is to help pay his travel
expenses to the games. Your $25 tax deductible
contribution will secure your reservation.
Contact
derekpirtle@gmail.com -
256-431-5458 or his mother, Jeannie Pirtle
solutionservices@aol.com
at 256-431-3175
see more
or visit his website at
www.derekslides.com |
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|
 The
goal set by the Dekko Foundation to receive $750,000
is in sight. The Library Foundation needs to raise
about $30,000 more no later than December 31st.
more... |
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|
 Athens
State University’s graduation exercises will be held
in the Carter Gymnasium on December 15 with three
separate ceremonies.
more.... |
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|
 The
"2013 Men of Athens" Calendars to support relay for
life are in. To pick up a calendar, come to City
Hall. Each calendar is $15. checks made to "City of
Athens Relay." City of Athens, Alabama 256-262-1399
hhollman@athensal.us
more... |
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|
|
 Gelia
McWhirter Makes Shopping Simple! More than once,
someone has asked, " Who is that little
teen-aged girl who drives that bus in Athens?"
Well, the answer is that it is not a teen-ager
driving, it is Gelia McWhirter, and she is
driving the Council on Aging Shopping Route.
more... |
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|
 Dec.
8 from 5-8 p.m. Sippin' Cider Sponsored by
Spirit of Athens, held on The Square. Gather around
a fire pit on our historic square and roast
marshmallows,
vote for your favorite cider made by merchants,
children's Christmas crafts, singing by Trey Morgan,
music by the Athens Dulcimers Club, etc. Bring your
camera for
photos with Santa and Dickens characters. |
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|
Dana Lee Jennings, director of the Alabama Mountain
Lakes Tourist Association, was honored with the
Gilmer Blackburn Legacy Award at the 2012 Tourism
Breakfast and Awards Ceremony hosted by the
Decatur/Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau
on Thursday, November 15. more...
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|
 More
than 225 restaurants across the state are featured
in a new photo book titled Alabama Food that goes on
sale Dec. 3.
more...
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|
 The
Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has outstanding
warrants for Burglary 3rd Degree for the following
individuals:
more... |
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|
 Athens
State University’s Miss Merry Christmas for 2012 is
Terri Beth Goodman
more...
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|
 "Heart
of Athens" 2013 Calendar - The calendar
reflects the community's personality and some of
its' most
notable landmarks. Athens is a community filled with
Classic. Southern. Character.
more... |
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|
 NOMINATIONS
FOR THE 2013 "CELEBRATION
OF THE ARTS AWARDS" BEING ACCEPTED
more info click here |
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 DAR
Hosted The National Defense Luncheon
more... |
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|
 Proclamations
for Education
designates Nov. 13 as Retired Teachers' Day in
Athens and Limestone
County.
more...
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|
As a complete surprise to second grade student
J’Kevia Sheffler, the staff had arranged a Skype
session during the program with her mother, U.S.
Army Sergeant Pricilla Sheffler who is deployed to
Qatar.
more...
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|
|
 The
Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives celebrated its
10 year Anniversary on Saturday November 10th, 2012.
Representative Dan Williams was the quest speaker
more... |
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|
 The
Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announces
the hiring of Tami Reist as President/Chief
Executive Officer
more...
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|
|
 Dr.
Qureshi gave an in depth talk on 'high blood
pressure' Nov 13th at the Limestone Ladies meeting
at HG Grill. High Blood pressure is called the
silent killer. more...
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|
 Athens
Limestone Hospital campus goes smoke free February
2013! Everyone knows the dangers of smoking, but
something you may not know are that you bring 40% of
it inside with you. ALH is offering smoking
cessation courses for employees and the community.
More information on these courses click here
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 Gentiva
Honored Vets at Assisted-Living - Mrs. Carissa Scott
and Jeremy Lawrence, recognized the veteran men &
women more... |
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|
 On
Saturday November 3rd the Limestone County
Mustang Club and a few of its members presented a
check for $213 to the “Spirit of Athens” a
non-profit organization
more....
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|
|
 This
year's Grand Marshal was WWII Veteran Dempsey
McLemore. McLemore was
part of the
82nd Airborne
and one of Company A more...
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| |
 203rd
Military Police Battalion Change of Command
Ceremony, the incoming Commander is CPT Rickeisha
Robinson more... |
| |
|
 This
month's Coffee Call was sponsored by
AMVETS
Post 21 and Ladies Aux of Athens and
Eugene & Jason Sanders.
more...
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| |
 Former
HealthSouth Chief Financial Officer Aaron Beam will
speak at Athens State University on Nov 27th
at 7:00 pm in the Sandridge Student Center
Ballroom. more... |
| |
 The
American Cancer Society is seeking companies
who would like to participate in the life-changing
Relay
For Life® event in the Limestone County area.
more... |
| |
 On
Thursday, November 1, Athens State Provost Dr.
Ronald R. Cromwell crowned Rebecca Dubach as this
year’s Founders Queen. more... |
| |
 The
Athens State University Foundation will be hosting a
“State of the County Address” by Limestone County
Commission Chairman Stanley Menefee at 11:45 a.m.
on Tuesday, November 27 in the Sandridge Student
enter more... |
| |
 Miss
Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo Queen Lauren Terry
having a Swamp John fundraiser
more...
|
| |
 Alabama
Veterans
Museum 10
year
Anniversary
Celebration
Honoring our
Founding
Father Ken
David!!
more...
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| |
 The
University of North Alabama has partnered with
Athens State University to offer a Masters of
Business Administration degree on the Athens campus
beginning in January of 2013.
more... |
| |
 Diane
Lehr, local artist, has been selected to offer her
brasterpiece in the on-line auction to help raise
money
for breast cancer research over the next few days.
more...
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| |
 Nov.
3rd, The John Wade Keyes Chapter National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution will be
hosting The National Defense Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
at the Rodgers Center, with featured guest author
and inspirational speaker, Margret Mefford.
more...
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| |
 The
historic antebellum Donnell House in Athens,
Alabama is pleased to announce the 2012 “Festival of
Trees: A Civil War Christmas.” Decorations
throughout
the plantation home, more...
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| |
 The
John Wade Keyes Chapter Daughters of the
American Revolution is proud to award the first
Community Service Award for 2012 to Teresa Todd.
more... |
| |
 5th
Annual Pink Elephant Luncheon - Together We Can Beat
It!! - "Courage. Compassion. Commitment. These
are the words that define the fight against breast
cancer.
more... |
Athens
State will light historic Founders Hall in pink
lights the night of Monday, October 29 from 7:00 pm
to 9:00 pm to
show support for the “light it up pink” campaign for
the fight against breast cancer. The University
invites everyone out
for an evening drive, or a neighborhood stroll, to
pass by the building located at 300 N. Beaty Street.
more...
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| |
 Grease
is lighting up The Square - Spirit of Athens will
be using $7000 or the proceeds to install LED lights
to outline the top of all buildings on The Square
more...
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| |
 To
celebrate the kick-off of the Storytelling weekend,
Athens State University’s Livingston Concert Lecture
Series is sponsoring a concert by America’s
balladeer, John McCutcheon. more...
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| |
 The
Ully Fest is a way for the owners as well as the
residents to pay respect and show their appreciation
for all the years of friendship and community
support
the UG White store has stood for.
more...
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| |
 In
Athens, people are making pink their signature color
in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness
Month more... |
| |
 Check
presentation from the city for the Trinity School
and Fort Henderson renovation project. The plan is
to construct a museum to chronicle the story of
slave to soldier to student.
more... |
| |
 The
picturesque hills of Tennessee dotted with beautiful
and colorful horses... and a few mules... was made
completely perfect with the cool and sunny day on
the Neal Johnston Farm in Minor Hill, Tennessee.
more...
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| |
 Peace,
Love and Animals - Forever Homes Needed for
Suzette and Elliot!
more...
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|
 Large
numbers of guest poured into Athens Alabama
for the 2 day tradition held the first full weekend
of
October. more.... |
| |
 At
Athens State University’s Tennessee Valley Old Time
Fiddlers Convention A “Fiddle Champ” is Crowned
ATHENS, Ala. Joel Whittinghill
more... |
| |
 October
Coffee Call was sponsored by Grover and
Rose Gardner and Charles Page; on behalf of the
elected local Democrats. more...
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| |
 Amy
Reagan presented a
generous donation of $1000
on behave of Athens' TVA to Amanda Garlen with
Habitat for Humanity for the Women’s Build October
13th for Rachel Lewter’s new home. more...
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|
|
 Feather
Your
Nest
with
the
Wacky
Quacky
McClary
Ford
$1,000
Grand
Prize!
KALB's
rubber
ducks
are
practicing
hard
for
the
Wacky
Quacky
Ducky
Derby
taking
place
on
Saturday,
October
6th.
more...
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|
The
Athens
State
University
Community
Band,
under
the
director
of
Dan
Havely,
will
present
a
Halloween
Concert
on
Monday,
October
29th
at
7:00pm
more... |
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|
 Sunday
September
30th,
2012
was
the
2nd
Annual
Athens
City
Cemetery
Walk.
The
walk
is
to
educate
the
public
and
descendants
of
our
ancestry/history
more...
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|
|
 City
residents
can
show
their
support
in
kicking
cancer
to
the
curb
by
purchasing
a
pink
garbage
can.
The
City
of
Athens
Sanitation
Department
and
Athens-Limestone
Hospital
Foundation
are
selling
breast
cancer
awareness
garbage
cans
for
$75.
more...
|
|
|
 The
Athens
Gas
Department
has
received
a
$50,000
grant
to
expand
its
training
facility
known
as
Leak
City.
more...
|
|
|
 The
Limestone
County
Courthouse
square
will
be
decorated
in
fall
finery
in
anticipation
of
the
Athens
Storytelling
Festival
to
be
held
this
year
on
Thursday,
October
25
through
Saturday,
October
27.
more...
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|
|
 ASU
Livingston
Concert
Lecture
Series
is
proud
to
announce
an
Evening
of
Music
in
the
Parlor
featuring
Native
American
Flutist
C.S.
Fuqua.
more...
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|
|
 James
McKenzie
was
awarded
the
first
INTERVADA/Northeast
Alabama
Resident
Scholarship
through
the
Athens
State
University
Alumni
Association.
more...
|
|
|
 Jerry
Todd
builds
a
Mountain
Dulcimer
for
his
wife,
Louise
more....
|
|
|
 Grady
Swanner,
a
local
mountain
dulcimer
maker
and
mentor,
has
made
a
mountain
dulcimer
entirely
of
pine
from
wood
that
is a
hundred
years
old
or
older
from
the
Nebo
Community
Church
more... |
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|
 Alabama
Mountain
Lakes
now
"NORTH
ALABAMA".
An
announcement
of
the
results
from
a
new
branding
campaign
was
made.
more...
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| |
 On
October
17,
2012
at
the
Limestone
County
Event
Center
Athens-Limestone
Hospital
Foundation
will
hold
their
5th
Annual
Pink
Elephant
Luncheon
with
guest
speaker
Patricia
Miller,
Co-Founder
of
Vera
Bradley.
more...
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| |
 If
the
Greek
goddess
Athena
wanted
to
dine
on a
fried
corn
fritter,
she
would
feel
at
home
in
Athens
on
Sept.
29.
more...
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| |
 Meningitis
Awareness
Day
to
be
observed
in
Athens.
The
Elkins'
family
and
Athens
Mayor
Ronnie
Marks
are
encouraging
the
public
to
get
informed
about
meningitis.
Marks
has
designated
Sunday,
Sept.
23,
as
Meningitis
Awareness
Day
in
Athens.
more...
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| |
 Tim
Graves
will
host
a
free
dobro
workshop
at
3:00pm
on
Saturday,
October
6.
The
workshop
will
be
held
in
the
Classroom
Building,
first
floor.
more...
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| |
 Mayor’s
office embarks on civics lesson project for
Athens' City School students
more... |
| |
 Governor
Bentley Announces Athens State’s Board of Trustees..
more...
|
| |
 Athens
State University has once again been named a
Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine, a
division of Victory Media, Inc.
more...
|
| |
 Canebrake
Club hosted the 15th Annual Crystal Cup
Golf Tournament for the Athens-Limestone Hospital
Foundation.
more... |
| |
 September
21st - The United States’ National
POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at the Alabama
Veterans Museum for a Missing Man ceremony, hosted
by the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 511.
Ceremony will begin at 10:00. Please call the museum
for more details, 256-771-7578.
more... |
| |
 Today’s
celebration of 'Constitution Day' was held
at the Athens State University Ballroom.
It was a joint celebration with ASU and John Wade
Keyes Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
more... |
| |
 Be
Ready Day - Red Cross workers
Sharon Rolf, Sharon Tounzen and Maria
Taylor were available to answer questions on natural
disasters more... |
| |
 Best
of Show Award Winner, Johanna Littleton at Art On
The Square 2012, with Diane Lehr and Lisa Milby, of
Art On The Square Arts League.
Johanna Littleton is a painter from Decatur.
more...
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| |
 Are
We Willing to Do What They Did? Thoughts About
Constitution Week 2012
more...
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| |
 Our
9/11 tour guide was a retired firefighter from the
New York Fire department named Harold.
more....
|
| |
 Kelby
Worldwide Photo Walk in Athens. Tony Triolo of
Athens will be conducting the Kelby Worldwide Photo
Walk of Athens on October 13th. Contact Tony Triolo
256-658-5506 more....
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| |
 The
Post 49 West 2012 State Championship (17 and under)
Baseball Team recently presented their trophy
to the Post where it will be permanently displayed
more... |
| |
Athens State University
and the Daughters of the
American Revolution will celebrate Constitution
Day on Monday, September 17th.
The event will be presented
in the Ballroom of the Sandridge Student Center.
Constitution Day kicks off with an All-American
hot dog cookout at 11:00 am on the lawn in front
of the
Sandridge Center, sponsored by Athens State’s
Student Government Association.
more... |
| |
 October
13th - Ully Fest 2012 - UG White Mercantile
will be having their 2 Annual Ully Fest this year at
the
store on 101 N. Jefferson Street Athens AL from 10am
- 4pm. Again this year they are having Pumpkin
Carving Contest, Red Ryder Challenge, Live Music,
Southern Artisans, Soap Making, Dog Wash by Peace,
Love & Animals, Pottery Wheel, Letterpress and lots
more! read
more |
| |
 Come
ride the beautiful trails of the Neal Johnston
Farm in Minor Hill, Tennessee, on the Ride to
Read-Trail Ride, Sunday, October 7th.
more... |
| |
 Harvest
of Quilts presented by the PieceMaker's
Quilt Guild of Athens will be held at ASU
Ballroom Sept. 14th-16th from 9-5. With
Quilt Exhibitions, Vendors, Silent Auction,
Door Prizes, Boutique and Bed Turning.
more... |
| |
 Fiddler's
Convention set for October 5-6 with Riders in the
Sky headlining this year’s festival.
|
| |
 The
ASU Foundation has partnered with Peoples Bank to
facilitate a commitment of $45,000 supporting the
new Alabama Center for the Arts in downtown Decatur
more...
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| |
 Friday
August 31 was proclaimed as “College Colors Day” by
Governor Bentley. more... |
| |
 September
Coffee Call at the Alabama Veterans Museum. WWII
Cadet Nurse Alice Rogers with State Senator, Tammy
Irons. more... |
| |
 Limestone
Health Facility "Sherri's Warriors" at the
SportsPlex participating in the benefit fund-raiser
on August 25th.
more...
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| |
 Art
On The Square 2012 Schedule - Friday 9/7/12 and
Saturday 9/8/12
more.... |
| |
 Frying
up a batch of musical entertain-ment at the Grease
Festival
more... |
| |
 Alabama
Tourism Director: Despite Isaac, Gulf Coast beaches
in good shape, ready for Labor Day travelers
more...
|
| |
 Panther
Pride returning to Athens for bi-annual Trinity
Grand Reunion
more...
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| |
 The
Elkmont Band will sponsor the 2nd Annual
Elkmont Car Show this Saturday, Sept. 1st.
This is one of many fundraisers to help the band
with their yearly expenses. more... |
| |
 Limestone
County Restaurant Week
Serving Up Taste of Local Eateries. Limestone County
Restaurant Week invites you to the tables of our
Restaurant Partners from August 26th to September
4th.
more... |
| |
 Hurricane
prep includes blood donation. While Coastal Alabama
prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Isaac, blood
donors across the state can help prepare for the
impact of the storm on the state’s blood supply.
more... |
| |
 Athens’
Sgt. Maj. David Marbut Ending Army Career -
Beginning under contract with the military since
when he was 18 years old, Sgt. Maj. David Marbut’s
time as a Soldier is culminating with a 30-year
career.
more...
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| |
| |
 Transworld
Skate magazine features Autism Skate in
their September 2012 issue. Photographed is Matt
Todd, who owned Athens' 4Motion Board Shop.
more.. |
| |
 DEADLINES
ARE EXTENDED UNTIL END OF
AUGUST - for Spirit of Athens Grease Festival
more...
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 The
Alabama Tourism Department has honored Mrs.
Dana Lee Jennings with its 2012 Tourism Executive of
the Year Award. more... |
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 HERE'S
SYDNEY'S
STORY:
On
May
15th,
2009
at
the
age
of
five,
I
was
diagnosed
with
a
rare
form
of
cancer
called
Rhabdomyosarcoma.
While
trying
to
cope
with
childhood
cancer,
read
more....
|
| |
 Athens
Fire and Rescue Fire Inspector Jason
Strickland proudly wears pink. "My mother and aunt
are both breast cancer survivors,” Strickland said.
more... |
| |
 Limestone
Career Technical Center
FIRST Robotics Team 34 -
were invited to participate
in the filming of the big Hollywood movie “Space
Warriors” more... |
| |
 At
the Limestone County Farmers Federation presented a
check to the Athens Public Library and Mrs. Susan
Ming, who is vice-president of the Library
Foundation Board more... |
| |
 Pack
Your Appetite For a Culinary Adventure During
Limestone County Restaurant Week more...
|
| |
 Limestone
County Commission Signs Proclamation for Limestone
County Restaurant Week on August 17th at
more... |
| |
 The
Alabama Tourism Department has named Riverfest
one of 25 top food events in celebration of the 2012
Year of Alabama Food. The list is compiled in
conjunction with the year-long promotion designed to
attract tourists to Alabama to experience the rich
cultural flavors of the South. more...
|
| |
 New
Academic Year Brings Five Faculty Promotions at ASU-
With the convening of Athens State’s 2012/2013
academic
year – the 191st for the institution - five faculty
members will
be promoted within their ranks. Fall classes at
Athens State
will begin on August 20 and the Faculty In-Service
is
scheduled for August 16.
more... |
| |
 Sponsors
for the August Limestone Ladies luncheon at
Canebrake Club was Dr. Patrick Boyett and Dr. Bill
Lawrence
w/OrthoSports.
more...
|
| |
 Art
On The Square Brings Outstanding Artists Together
To Exhibit In Downtown Athens, September 8
more... |
| |
 On
October 13, 2012, at 4 p.m. Isom's Orchard will once
again be the setting for a late afternoon benefit
dinner in their orchards
more... |
| |
 Local
artist, Sonya Gordon, recently completed a painting
entitled, Vision of America, which will be displayed
for the public to enjoy during the Alabama State DAR
District Meetings this month
more...
|
| |
 The
Veterans Museum saw approximately 450 guests in July
more... |
| |
 August
12th - America’s Greatest Generation will be honored
at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo with
a program titled, “Keep the Spirit of ‘45 Alive,”
commemorating the 67th Anniversary of the
end of World War II.
more... |
| |
 Chick-Fil-A
Celebrates 5th Year in Athens with a party and a
magic show. more...
|
| |
 Relay
for Life held a breakfast fundraiser at HG Grill on
Saturday July 28th. It wasn’t just any
breakfast, it was a Celebrity ‘all you can eat’
Breakfast! more... |
| |
 Representative
Mo Brooks of Alabama’s Fifth Congressional District
will be the keynote speaker at Athens State
University’s summer commencement on Saturday, August
18 at 9:00 a.m. more...
|
| |
The 14th Alabama Cavalry, the 3rd
Tennessee Cavalry,
and Camp 580 Sons of Confederate Veterans will host
the Battle for Decatur Civil War Reenactment
September 1-2, 2012 at Point Mallard Park
more.. |
| |
 During
the recent CASA Mud Volleyball Tournament fundraiser
in Athens, members of Athens Fire And
Rescue Auxiliary prepared and sold food and raised
$500. more...
|
| |
 August
4th Cruise In 2012 - The monthly
Cruise-In on The Square will feature musicians Alex
Lane, 14, of Athens, at 3:30 p.m.; Ben Parker, 14,
of Moulton with The Ben
Parker Project at 4:30 p.m.; and the Drivin’ South
Blues Band at 5:30 p.m. more... |
| |
 August
25 Athens State University will hold a reception to
honor former coaches Oba Belcher and Harold Murrell.
more... |
| |
 The
Athens-Limestone Hospital's cafeteria is to be
renovated starting August 13th-October 1st
2012 and
will be closed during that time
more... |
| |
 Four
diverse groups of Gospel Singers performed for
the 100 plus guests who attended the Alabama
Veterans Museum's
more... |
| |
 The
Athens Limestone Public Library Foundation
unveiled a new program called Local Businesses
for Books”
more... |
| |
 Athens-Limestone
Hospital Foundation's 15th Annual
Crystal Cup Golf Tournament Thursday, September13,
2012 Don’t miss out on an opportunity to win
$2,500!!
more...
|
| |
 Post
49 West Baseball Team Wins State Competition
more.... |
| |
 Chattanooga
SHE Show 2012 Expo for Women. On Sunday Mark Ballas
& fellow "Dancing With the Stars" professional
partner Cheryl Burke performed at the
final day of She
more...
|
| |
|
 CASA
Mud Volleyball Tournament.
This year their goal
for the tournament was to have 80 registered teams.
They had 90 teams to register
(approx 850 competitors).
more...
|
| |
 Athens
Grease Festival committee chairs reported the
progress of the festival on Monday. more...
|
| |
 The
Athens-Limestone Public Library is inviting
everyone to start school with a clean slate in
August.
The library is conducting a School Supplies For
Fines program that began Wednesday, July 25 and will
continue through
Friday, August 31. During that time, patrons may
donate school
supplies in exchange for fines being waived, up to
$5.
more...
|
| |
 Athens-Limestone
County Tourism is traveling to the
'She' show. "She", an Expo for Women, is a fabulous
two-day event featuring over 150 vendor booths
offering exciting new products, food, fashion,
health, beauty, ideas for you and your home.
more... |
| |
 The
24th annual CASA Mud Volleyball Tournament is
this Saturday. Organizers said today that 90
teams registered. The goal was 80.
more... |
| |
 Alabama
Blues Project to bring
States' Rich Tradition to Athens, Alabama
more.... |
| |
 Sherri
Adams
Pink
Ribbon
Run
-
Saturday
November
3,
2012
from
9:00
AM
to
1:00
PM
at
the
Waddell
Center
-
Last
summer
Sherri
became
very
ill
with
what
later
was
determined
as
congestive
heart
failure
and
cardiomyopathy.
Her
heart
had
been
weakened
by
the
chemotherapy
and
an
infection
took
grip
that
was
stronger
than
she
was.
She
succumbed
on
August
27,
2011
and
lost
the
fight
of
her
young
life.
more...
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|
Athens
City
Elections
2012
-
Qualifying
deadline
for
the
office
of
Athens
mayor
and
City
Council
positions
ended
on
Tuesday
July
17th
at
5PM.
The
final
qualifying
list
for
the
August
28th
elections
are
more...
|
| |
 Athens
Grease Festival News - Fry it, we’ll try it. Craft
it, we’ll buy it.
Organizers of the first annual Athens Grease
Festival
are seeking those who enjoy finding ways to make new
fried delights and create Southern crafts.
more...
|
| |
 New
State Regent of the Alabama Society Daughters of
the American Revolution, Connie Grund, Spreads
Message for Historic Preservation, American History
Education and Patriotism.
more... |
| |
 MIMS/RUSSELL
AMVETS Post 21 conducted a white clover drive July
3rd in three locations in Athens. Post officers,
Roger Keyes, Lyle Sadler and Larry Stark
were position at Hometown Grocery, Kmart and Tractor
Supply accepting donations in exchange for the white
clovers.
more... |
| |
 Wilson
presented Director Sandy Thompson & Board President
Jerry Crabtree with a check in the amount
of $9,500. This event raised more funds than any
other event the Museum has ever had. more... |
|
|
 2012
Athens Dulcimer Expedition
July 6th & 7th in Athens AL. First on our trip was
the Athens-Limestone Public Library
more... |
| |
 A
historical display at the Alabama Veterans Museum
brings to life the history of America, through its
most recognizable symbol — the Stars and Stripes.
It’s a flag collection that’s been 50 years in the
making.
more... |
| |
 Athens-Limestone
Hospital Senior Fellowship Presents
a Nashville Show Trip on September 24th-26th, 2012
(3 days & 2 nights) Motor-coach transportation, 2
nights lodging, 4 meals, guide tour of Nashville,
Country Music Hall of Fame, Opry Mills, a show at
the Grand Ole Opry and a show at Nashville Nightlife
Dinner Theater and much more.... contact Felicia
Lambert @ 256-233-9290
more.... |
| |
 Ronnie
Knox has been hired by Athens State University as
the Director of Development for the Office of
Advancement. more... |
| |
 At
its June 25 meeting, the Athens City Council voted
to add a public fast-fill Natural Compress Gas
station on U.S. 31 by Tri-Green.
more... |
| |
 Athens
Fireworks organizers are excited to announce
that we will begin this year’s celebration early by
having the Independence Day Celebration Fireworks
Show on Saturday June 30th at dusk. We have planned
a week
long celebration, starting with the Fireworks Show.
more...
|
| |
Athens
State University has announced a partnership with
The Institute of Sustainability (TIOS), a green
certification agreement to further the University’s
ongoing efforts to
promote environmental awareness and preservation.
Athens State is the third college in the state and
the first in
North Alabama to enter into this partnership.
more... |
| |
 Steelcase
celebrated its 100th anniversary today with a
presentation and lunch at Calhoun Community
College’s Aerospace Training Center. more.. |
| |
 Elkmont
Lions Smokin Railroad BBQ Cook Off Winners
more...
|
| |
 To
present the blue ribbons to each class winner were
Breanna Furline, Taylor Furline, and Hannah Marsh.
Tommy Williams with the Walking Horse Chat.
The
judge for the night was Brandye Mills
more... |
| |
 The
Athens City Council voted this afternoon to appoint
Fire Prevention Chief Tony Kirk as fire chief.
more... |
| |
 At
Delmore Day, the Athens Dulcimers were the first
group to perform and had people on their feet
right-a-way doing the 'Chicken Dance.'
more... |
| |
 Limestone
County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet - the induction
of members
more...
|
| |
 Community
services in health, education, and
citizenship was the focus of an event on Saturday,
June 16, at the former site of Trinity High School
on Brown’s Ferry Street in Athens.
more...
|
| |
|
The Fort Henderson/Trinity
School site on Brownsferry Road has been the
location for a Civil War battle and a battle for
equality. more...
|
| |
 A
blood shortage that started when severe weather
blanketed the Southeast is now approaching emergency
levels. more... |
| |
|
 Sports
Hall of Fame Golf Tournament at Southern
Gayles. This year’s group of inductee’s
includes
Michael Davis, Jerry Elmore, Larry Groce,
Heather
Haney, James Hobbs and Jerry Todd.
more...
|
| |
 On
June 14th, 2012 ASU honored 'Flag Day' with a
musical prelude performed by the ASU Community
Band directed by Dan Havely.
more...
|
| |
 Art
On the Square Art Camps; More Than Just a Good Time.
Approximately
80 students participated in the
camps and experienced first-hand the joy
more... |
| |
 McAbee
Appointed as Assistant Vice President at
Athens State University.
more....
|
| |
 Over
400 guests were severed were served up Catfish
and Chicken fingers by museum volunteers and
veterans in the Limestone County Event Center
more... |
| |
 ASU
will be hosting its annual Flag Day Ceremony
sponsored by the Athens State Alumni Association on
Thursday, June 14 at noon in the Sandridge Student
Center Ballroom. more... |
| |
 2012
Fashion Week Alabama in Huntsville has local
boutique to show - Claborn Specialties Boutique at
108
W. Market Street in historic downtown Athens
more....
|
| |
|
 Hell
and Mr. Fudge - a lasting impression.
The following
story is a depiction of events which happened on
Tuesday June 5th, 2012 in Athens AL.
more...
|
| |
 The
John Wade Keyes DAR Scholarship winner is
Chelsey Downs of Harvest, Alabama. Chelsey is
a graduating senior at East Limestone High School.
more...
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| |
|
Athens State Receives
Permission to Go Forward with Board more...
|
| |
 Kerner
to Lead Athens State’s Adult Degree Completion
Program. Athens State University announced on
Wednesday that Laura Lynn Kerner, Associate
Professor of Marketing and Management, has been
named as the Director of the University’s newly
initiated Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP).
www.athens.edu/information/news.php
|
| |
 “I
am the flag of the United States of America. I was
born on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia. My 13
stripes alternating red and white, with a union of
thirteen white stars in a field of blue, represented
a new constellation,
a new nation dedicated to the personal and religious
liberty of mankind.
more... |
| |
 Based
on a true story, “Hell and Mr. Fudge” tells of
Edward Fudge, a young preacher in Athens, Alabama
who in the early 1970s’ struggled with his faith and
attacks from his church after being hired to prove
whether hell exists.
more.... |
| |
 Last
month the Museum gave tours to Tanner High
School 10th, 11th and 12th grades, the 4th graders
from West Limestone and Athens Elementary and from
Russellville the Prime Timers from Highland Church
also toured the Museum.
more.... |
| |
 Community
services in health, education, and
citizenship will be the focus of an event set for
Saturday, June 16, at the former site of Trinity
High
School on Brown’s Ferry Street in Athens.
more...
|
| |
 Athens
State University will be hosting its annual Flag
Day Ceremony sponsored by the Athens State Alumni
Association on Thursday, June 14 at noon in the
Sandridge Student Center Ballroom.
more... |
| |
 Local
volunteer to chair festival that will celebrate all
things fried - Christy Hubbard has volunteered at
fundraisers that incorporate golf, chili cook-offs,
Easter egg hunts and selling apples.
more... |
| |
The bad weather never showed
but the elected officials
and guest did for the 35th Anniversary celebration
for
the Ardmore Welcome Center on May 31st.
more...
|
| |
 June
8th - J&R Ministries Presents Big Bluegrass
Gospel in Cullman Alabama. Doyle Lawson &
Quicksilver, Bama Blu-Grace and The Ward Family
more...
|
| |
 Theo
Calvin 89 yrs old of Athens, has waited 68 years
to have an error made by the Army corrected. General
Richard Formica, Commanding General, USASMDC/ARSTRAT
was proud to place the long
awaited medals on Sgt. Theo Calvin's uniform.
more... |
| |
 Ardmore
Welcome Center 35th Anniversary
Ardmore, AL. – Midway between Nashville and
Birmingham you’ll find the perfect spot to take a
break,
to learn what’s ahead, where to find a good rate on
lodging or to stretch your legs as you admire the 1B
Saturn Rocket standing at 224ft tall. more...
|
| |
 June
22nd the Alabama Veterans Museum will have the
1st Annual Col Sam Gibbons Memorial Tennessee
Walking Horse Show at the Sheriff's Arena on
Highway 99 to benefit the Museum.
more... |
| |
 A
story born in Athens, debated here, then filmed here
is returning on the big screen as a way to say,
“Thank you.”
more.... |
| |
|
Athens State University will
introduce a minor option in Educational
Technology for all university students.
Coursework for the minor will
begin with the commencement of the fall 2012
academic year.
more... |
| |
 The
Police Memorial Service was held in Athens on May
24th, 2012 with an “End of Watch” list. Listed below
are the names of all the officers from Limestone
County who lost their lives in the line of duty
more...
|
| |
 Athens
City Council President Jimmy Gill was recently
honored at the League of Municipalities meeting in
Birmingham for his 20 years of service on the
council. more... |
| |
 Memorial
Day Ceremony, Monday, 10 AM, May 28th
with guest speaker for this year’s ceremony will be
Lieutenant General (LTG) Richard P. Formica,
Commanding General of the U.S. Army Space and
Missile Defense Command & Army Forces Strategic
Command
more... |
| |
 The
seventh annual Art On The Square Fine Arts Festival
is September 8, 2012, from 10 am-4 pm, on the
Limestone County Courthouse grounds.
more....
|
| |
 Awards
4 Carpenter project - At its May 24 annual luncheon,
Limestone County Economic Development Association
President Tom Hill honored
more...
|
| |
 The
Athens State University Alumni Association continued
their “spirit of giving” recently by donating over
$2000 worth of equipment to the College of Business.
more... |
| |
 McKinley
Family Medicine Now Serving Ardmore Community - Dr.
James E. McKinley was born and raised in Atmore, AL.
more... |
| |
 The
month of June will find twenty-four Limestone County
high school juniors attending Boys and Girls State
at the campuses of the University of Alabama and
Troy State University more...
|
| |
 Decoration
Day at Fielding Cemetery
and laying American Flags on Veterans Graves for
Memorial Day
more... |
| |
 Spot the History has been sponsored by Al Martin for several
years to help educate our next generation of the
sacrifices their parents, grand parents and great
grandparents gladly gave for our freedom.
more...
|
| |
 Space
Camp Hall of Fame and 30th Anniversary. We invite
all of our alumni, former staff, friends and their
families to come home for a weekend of fun as we
celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Space Camp!
more... |
| |
May 21 through June 3, HPD
Officers will be aggressively
enforcing Alabama’s Seat Belt
Laws. In 2012 the use of seat
belts in passenger vehicles
saved an estimated 12,546 lives.
Both drivers and front
passengers are required to wear
seatbelts
more...
|
| |
 John
Wade Keyes Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, has three first place winners in the
National Junior American Citizens annual contest.
more... |
| |
 The
American Legion Post 49, with the assistance of
the Alabama Veterans Museum, is having their
annual Memorial Day ceremony on the Old L&N
Freight Dock at the Alabama Veterans Museum, 100
West Pryor Street in Athens.
more... |
| |
 Athens
Mayor Ronnie Marks recently signed a proclamation
making May 21-25 Memorial Poppy Week in the city.
more... |
| |
 United
in Purpose - Steadfast in Service, May 19th is Armed
Forces Day. Athens will celebrate by placing
American flags throughout the roadways of Hobbs and
Highway 31.
more... |
| |
 This
year's 30th Anniversary Rodeo Parade had Athens'
retiring City Clerk, Charles Page, as the Grand
Marshall more...
|
| |
 The
Sheriff's Rodeo Street Dance with Jeff Whitlow
Country Band for the entertainment had hundreds of
people
more...
|
| |
Athens Garden Club is pleased
to announce the award of two college
scholarships in the amount of $500 each. The
recipients are two outstanding Limestone County
high school graduates of 2012.
Casie
Lynn Spencer &
Jackson Karl Burgreen
more...
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| |
|
June 6,
Dream Big READ at the Library - Flow Circus will
be visiting Athens-Limestone Public Library
at 2:00 pm to encourage our community to explore the
2012 Summer Reading Program theme, Dream Big--READ.
Paul Miller’s one man show incorporates juggling,
magic, and comedy appropriate for the whole family. |
| |
 Mayor
Ronnie Marks with Johnny Carter signs proclamations
for Athens Rehabilitation Senior Care and Limestone
Health Facility regarding May 13-19 being National
Nursing Home Week.
more... |
| |
 The
Environmental Protection Agency and Alabama
Department of Environmental Management have changed
regulations regarding mosquito control.
more... |
| |
 Representative
Dan Williams presents a check for $25,000 on behalf
of the Limestone County Legislatures to Museum Board
President Jerry Crabtree
more.... |
| |
 Several
East Limestone students attended the May
Coffee Call along with their teacher /
organizer Ashley Sprague to donate a check
more... |
| |
 Welcome
Tammy Haymon to KALB!
Tammy joined us in March filling the position of
Education and Communication Coordinator.
more... |
| |
 Clements
High School Senior Beta Club presented Hospice of
Limestone County a number of wish list items that go
to patients and families.
more...
|
| |
A
story born in Athens, debated here, then filmed here
is returning on the big screen as a way to say,
“Thank you.”
more.... |
| |
 Art
On the Square Arts League recently presented a
plaque of appreciation to Redstone Federal Credit
Union more...
|
| |
 Collins
Supply of Athens was the sponsor for the May Coffee
Call at the Museum this month. more...
|
| |
 In
1862, on May 2nd, Madame Childs stood up
to
Colonel Turchin and his Union Troops to save the
Athens Female College while Athens was being sacked
and raided.
more... |
| |
 Mayor
Marks gave informative details of the status of
the city of Athens for 2012. more...
|
| |
 The
Captain Thomas H. Hobbs Camp No. 768 of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans present a memorial
service each year
more...
|
| |
 Athens
State University Alumni Golf Classic to be held
May 17th
more...
|
| |
Athens State Employees Win
Blackboard Catalyst Awards -
Awards Honor Outstanding Leaders within the
Blackboard User Community
more... |
| |
|
John Wade Keyes Announces JAC
Alabama Winners
more... |
| |
 The
John Wade Keyes Chapter of the DAR planted
beautiful knock-out rose bushes at the newly
constructed Athens Fire Station near Wellness Park.
more... |
| |
 Lawrence
County Arts Council Announces Winners of
the Rooster Call Juried Art Show
more.... |
| |
 150
years ago, on May 2, 1862, Union troops of the
19th and 24th Illinois and the 37th Indian Regiments
commanded by Col. John Basil Turchin went on a
rampage thought the town.
more...
|
|
|
 The
Athens State University Foundation
will be hosting
a “State of the City Address” by
Mayor Ronnie Marks
at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2 in
the Ballroom
of the Sandridge Student Center.
more... |
| |
 People’s
Choice Award went to Limestone County
resident Earl Green with his '58 Chevy Impala.
more... |
| |
 Lurleen
B. Wallace Community College and Athens
State University have partnered to develop a Reverse
Transfer Agreement that benefits students who attend
both institutions.
more...
|
| |
 Photo
is a rendering of the tornado memorial which was
unveiled at cemetery by the former Bethel
Church of
Christ on U.S. 72.
more... |
| |
 A
train conductor was forced to drive through a
burning train trestle in Athens around 3 a.m. today,
according
to officials. more...
|
| |
 Hospice
of Limestone held a 'block party' on April 24th
to show their appreciation to their staff,
volunteers and supporters.
more... |
| |
 The
Center for Religious Studies and
Ethics and the
Center for Lifelong Learning
announce a visit by
Wayne Flynt to discuss his new book
more... |
| |
 Mischief
struck the blue light display at the
Athens-Limestone Visitors Center on Beaty Street
more...
|
| |
 Greater
Limestone County Chamber of Commerce
Annual Luncheon 2012 awards community leaders.
more...
|
| |
 The
5th annual Cars on The Square will bring hundreds of
vintage vehicles, hot rods and motorcycles to the
downtown area.
more...
|
| |
 It’s
EARTH DAY and Athens Alabama was out
celebrating our amazing world learning how to make
our part on this planet environmentally friendly.
more....
|
| |
Wallace State Community
College and Athens State University have partnered
to develop a Reverse Transfer Agreement that
benefits
students who attend both institutions.
more...
|
| |
Athens State University and
the Huntsville City School System will enter into an
agreement designed to provide a quality educational
experience for public school students.
more.... |
| |
 Brandon
York of Madison Al. is this year's winner of the 5K
Chick-Fil-A Race.
see more results.... |
| |
Matthew Kyle, owner of the
Athens Chick-fil-A,
presented a check Tuesday for $15,000 for the Bridge
of Hope Adoption Ministry.
more...
|
| |
 Troop
240 presented the Heart of an Eagle Award to the
Elkins family and to the
First Responders from the 2011
and 2012 tornadoes.
more... |
| |
 Chick
Fil A 5K Run / Walk Race to benefit
Bridge of
Hope Adoption Ministry
more... |
| |
Athens
Garden Club will hold their Annual Spring Plant 
Athens
Garden Club members planted new
arborvitae shrubs, boxwood, and
flowering hawthorn, and .100.jpg)
Sunrise
Service was held Easter Sunday,
April 8th, at Athens State
University in front of Waters Hall
more...
Athens
Mayor Ronnie Marks said because of
the Boy Scouts’ support of the
community, he wants to help 
April
Coffee Call was sponsored by Huston
& Shirley 
The
first annual City of Athens Relay
for Life Team 
Calhoun,
Athens State Professors Collaborate
on 
St.
Andrews School Helps at Athens
Habitat Re-Store
more...
Athens
State Center for Lifelong Learning
May
4 & 5.ASU Alumni Association will
host a 
ASU
Spring Concert on Sunday, May 20th
at 3:00pm in the Carter Gymnasium
with U.S. Grand Master Fiddle
Champion, Daniel Carwile.
more...
Athens
Historic Walking Tours Have a New
Date! 
The
Limestone County Commission approved
hiring Limestone Building Group as
construction manager of 
Athens
Post 49 of The American Legion
asking the 
Mr.
and Ms. Athens State University
Recognized
Gov.
Robert Bentley welcomed hundreds of
"Daughters" to Auburn during
opening ceremonies of the 114th
Athens
State University announced today the
