ATHENS — In the civic version of “keeping up with the Joneses” – in this case, Huntsville, Madison and Decatur – the Athens City Council approved plans for a shopping […]

ATHENS — Here’a chance for downtown businesses to put on a little makeup and dress themselves up for customers. Athens Main Street is inviting eligible downtown businesses to apply for […]

ATHENS – Danny Whitfield, the owner of Market and Monroe in downtown Athens, has announced his candidacy for mayor.  The Athens native and his wife bought and restored the space […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama   Bartlett decision coming soon? City Council Member Ranae Bartlett is reportedly closer to announcing her decision on a […]

ATHENS — New dining options are coming to Athens, including a steakhouse at the former Haney Equipment site. In addition, downtown businesses are expanding and renovating to provide more dining […]

ATHENS — Athens Police Capt. Anthony Pressnell has been named interim police chief, the City Council voted Monday. Police Chief Floyd Johnson is retiring Aug. 1 after 41 years with […]

ATHENS – The abandoned Pilgrim’s Pride poultry plant has heard its last cock-a-doodle-doo as the City of Athens closed on a deal to purchase the land after years of negotiations. […]