The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission announced Monday that a medical cannabis dispensary has opened in Athens, the state’s third and the first in North Alabama. The store is BamaBloom, the first location for GP6 Wellness, LLC, at 809 U.S. Highway 72 West. It joins Callie’s Apothecary dispensaries in Montgomery, which opened June 3, and Talladega, […]

When bitter cold strains Scottsboro’s natural gas supply, one of the first places forced to find another source of fuel is not a factory. It’s the hospital. During periods of […]

For more than a decade, fans have been waiting to hear what comes next from Alabama Shakes. Now, the Athens-born band is giving them an answer. Alabama Shakes will release […]

Black and gold will take over downtown Athens on Friday as the community rallies around the Golden Eagles and the start of another football season. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks has […]

A dozen nonprofit organizations serving Limestone County received a combined $46,000 Wednesday through the TVA Cares program, with funding supporting projects ranging from STEM education and workforce development to food […]

If you’ve never experienced a Velcro Pygmies show, downtown Athens will offer the perfect opportunity the Friday. The popular ’80s rock band will return to headline the final Fridays After […]

A 7-year-old Athens boy got to live out his dream this week, sworn in as an honorary officer with the Athens Police Department through the Magic Moments program. Jace Dennis, […]

Looking for weekend plans in North Alabama? From pint-sized carnival rides and downtown festivals to an evening with one of comedy’s biggest stars, there’s plenty happening across the region over […]

As he approaches eight years in the Alabama House of Representatives, State Rep. Parker Moore has tackled workforce reentry programs to artificial intelligence safeguards but says whatever the challenge, his […]

Nearly 50 years after a group of Athens elementary school students stitched together a quilt to celebrate America’s Bicentennial, one of those students has been reunited with the piece after […]

The saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” On a recent afternoon in Athens, it took a village to rescue four ducklings. What began as a routine […]

A $300,000 state grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help fund road and drainage improvements tied to a major retail development in Athens that officials say is expected to […]

A group of Athens high school students had $2,000 to invest in their community to make a difference. Students participating in the Athens Mayor’s Youth Commission voted to distribute the […]

Saddle up, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo Returns May 15-16. Plenty of rodeo action is expected to hit the dirt in May when the annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo returns to […]

The Green Street Pavilion will mark four decades as a community gathering place for local agriculture and small businesses when the Athens Farmers Market opens its 2026 season on May […]

Students, local leaders and community advocates will be recognized next week during the MTM Unsung Hero Scholarship and Community Heroes Celebration, an event aimed at highlighting service, perseverance and achievement […]

The Limestone County Economic Development Association will host a regional hiring event Tuesday, bringing together job seekers and employers from across North Alabama. The Career Connect Hiring Event is scheduled […]

The 44th Annual Limestone County Sheriff’s Rodeo is back, and organizers are promising one of the biggest celebrations yet. Spanning nearly a week of events — from a downtown street […]

A new video released by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing is putting a spotlight on the role of regional collaboration in fueling economic growth across North Alabama. The video features local leaders […]

Athens city leaders are rolling out a new effort aimed at strengthening small businesses and revitalizing underutilized commercial areas. City officials announced Monday the launch of the Opportunity Council Districts […]

Live music will once again fill downtown Athens as Athens Main Street rolls out a packed lineup of events for spring and summer 2026. The organization announced two returning music […]

Green beer, live music and a good cause are all on tap as the third annual Downtown Athens Pub Crawl returns Saturday, March 14. The free, self-guided event invites visitors […]

A new community food festival highlighting local restaurants and supporting services for seniors will debut in Athens next month. The Taste of Athens-Limestone is scheduled for Monday, April 13, from […]

Growth, public safety and the future of development in Athens were front and center as Mayor Ronnie Marks delivered his 2026 State of the City address Tuesday morning. Speaking to […]