‘Twas the day before Christmas Eve, And all through the town, The Elves in Blue and Lucas Street Church  were shopping around.  ATHENS — They’re taller than your typical elves […]

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 […]

MONTGOMERY — The Food City development in Athens received another boost Monday with a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant will help bring 100 new […]

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 – With a chill in the air, it’s time for some sippin’ and shoppin’. And, on Dec. 13, all signs point to downtown Athens for the annual Sippin’ Cider […]

ATHENS – The most wonderful time of the year is approaching! And the Christmas Open House in Athens will herald in a weekend of fun for the whole family, while […]

ATHENS – Formerly known as the “North Pole Stroll,” the Athens-Limestone Tinsel Trail, presented this year by Hughes Properties, has become a beloved tradition in Athens for more than a […]

ATHENS — Starting with the Wall That Heals and culminating with the Veterans Day Parade, Athens is hosting activities saluting those who served. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale […]

ATHENS — Rain delays affect sports and other events. They also affect road work and that’s what the Alabama Department of Transportation had to deal with in Athens last week. […]

ATHENS — “The Wall That Heals,” a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Athens next week. “Athens State University is grateful to have been chosen as […]

ATHENS – A haunting we will go! There will be some spooky events for all ages this weekend in downtown Athens, according to Athens Main Street. The Halloween celebration will […]

ATHENS — Drainage work at a main intersection Athens will affect motorists on U.S. 31, Elm Street and I-65 today, the Alabama Department of Transportation said. ALDOT crews are making […]

ATHENS – What began as a seemingly routine, yet heartbreaking, welfare check call quickly transformed into a heartwarming display of compassion by Athens police officers. The emergency call came recently […]

MONTGOMERY — A planned shopping center at a major Athens intersection has received another financial boost, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. A $400,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission – a […]

ATHENS — The city of Athens has suspended its curbside recycling service because it cannot find a resource to accept its recyclable materials. In a Facebook post, Sanitation Superintendent Terence […]

ATHENS — Ground was broken recently for a ground-breaking retail center in Athens. Calling it a retail center could be stretching things a little, though. While offering retail space, The […]

ATHENS – The city of Athens is in the pink this month – literally. Athens officials have announced widespread support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as they aim to transform […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in Alabama   ALFA vs BCA While front-runners Katherine Robertson and Jay Mitchell top the ballot, political insiders suggest the real matchup […]

ATHENS — A renovation project for an Athens park received a major boost thanks to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. According to a news release, ADECA has […]

ATHENS – Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks and Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly have signed a proclamation designating Tuesday as Meningitis Awareness Day in the city and county. According to […]

ATHENS — Described as “250 thoughtfully crafted residences nestled in a secluded retreat just beyond Alabama’s most innovative corridor,” a planned community received a conditional rezoning by Athens City Council. […]

ATHENS – With plans of serving as a hub for campus and community life, Athens State University held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to kick off the renovation of Carter Hall. […]

ATHENS – There will be dancing and shopping in the streets of downtown Athens this week. In fact, every Friday through Halloween will be a celebration with the return of […]

ATHENS — Athens Main Street invites the community to beat the heat and explore downtown Athens at Summer Sippin’ this weekend. Blending small business support with summer energy, visitors are encouraged […]