ATHENS — Though 100 mph winds late Saturday night damaged several businesses in downtown Athens, but residents are counting themselves fortunate. “Thankfully, there were no injuries or fatalities,” Mayor Ronnie […]

ATHENS  — The National Weather Service is sending a survey crew to Athens this morning to take a look at the damage from the storms that moved through the area […]

ATHENS — A retail development with Publix supermarket as the anchor is coming to the east side of Athens. The economic development project, announced today by the City Council, is […]

ATHENS — Colorful celebration. Joy. Vitality. These sentiments about Athens and Christmas inspired this year’s Athens City Hall Christmas card. Athens Mayor’s Youth Commissioner Katie Lee Helums, a senior at […]

ATHENS — Eggs Up Grill, a popular restaurant chain with an extensive breakfast and brunch menu, will soon have a new location in Athens thanks to a husband and wife […]

ATHENS — Ella Lovvorn is ready to become both elf and judge. Ella, an 8-year-old student at Lindsay Lane Christian Academy, is the creator of Athens’ very own gingerbread house […]

ATHENS — Horace Greeley proclaimed, “Go west, young man.” And now, a regional grocery store chain has apparently been listening to Greeley as well as residents on the west side […]

ATHENS — They’re decking the halls with boughs of holly and tinsel and all things Christmasy to bring the joy of the holidays throughout Limestone County. And it all starts […]

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 — Through crayon, color pencil and paint, children created images of themselves in capes, flying to defeat cancer creatures and even blocking a cancer monster from the hospital. “We […]

ATHENS — With our 90-plus degree weather, it’s hardly beginning to look a lot like Christmas. But, in Athens, the Christmas in Limestone County Committee is well on its way […]

ATHENS — Collaboration has been key to the growth – economic and population – for Limestone County. And, in a few months, thanks to that teamwork, the eyes of three […]

ATHENS — Art opportunities are hot happenings this summer in Athens. Athens Arts League and its artists at High Cotton Arts are offering and supporting a variety of art experiences for […]

ATHENS — To answer a demand from the state’s fastest-growing county, Pinnacle Financial Partners has moved into Athens. The Nashville-based bank has opened a temporary full-service office in Athens at […]

ATHENS — It is said “there’s no place like home.” And that includes taking a tour of the sites and attractions in your own backyard. “We often get so caught […]

ATHENS — Residents of north Alabama went to bed Wednesday night under tornado and/or severe thunderstorm warnings. This morning, they woke up to a tornado watch, damaged homes and trees […]

ATHENS — The Athens community’s commitment to fighting cancer and supporting survivors leads a mayor, a football coach, a firefighter, a police officer and others to change jobs for a […]

ATHENS – Alan Jackson and the late Jimmy Buffett proudly proclaimed “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” And, if you’re in Athens on the the last Friday of the month, that means […]

ATHENS — It’s back to the drawing board for the city of Athens. Well, rather, it’s actually the re-drawing board. Because of a growing and moving population, the Athens City […]

ATHENS — With a “maxx-imum” of excitement and festivities to the “maxx,” Athens will celebrate the opening of TJ Maxx with music, fashion and community support this weekend. The grand […]

ATHENS — Books can be a collection of stories and stories can be made up of chapters. For the city of Athens, there are many chapters to its story and […]

ATHENS – A legacy cast aluminum component manufacturer has announced an expansion at its North Alabama facility.   Cast Products is planning a $6.7 million expansion to add a 30,000 square-foot […]

ATHENS — Athens is the kind of community that embraces being quirky and helping others. That’s why shopping buggies decorated as Mardi Gras floats is a popular way to join […]

ATHENS — During this winter weather event, many families have found time to go sledding, make snowmen and share meals. Essential employees in numerous jobs from healthcare to transportation have […]