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OPELIKA (AP) — A judge ordered DNA testing Wednesday for a man suspected in the kidnapping of an Alabama college student missing since last month.
The town of Mooresville will again welcome the public to its holiday home tour, an honored tradition highlighting the historic homes and buildings that make up the southern Limestone community.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and the star of the holiday table is the turkey. Before it makes its way to the table, your turkey must be properly thawed and prepared. Depending on the size of the bird, the process could take anywhere from several hours to several days to thaw compl…
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association wants to remind pet owners that dogs and cats can develop diabetes. November is National Pet Diabetes Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the risk of diabetes in our furry friends. Diabetes in pets is treatable, but diagnosis is key to en…
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging that its crosstown rival got an unfair business advantage by bribing officials of the United Auto Workers union.
Athens Utilities said the sewer department has closed Spring Street from Ryan Street to Crestview, and Ryan Street from U.S. 31 to Morningview until 3 p.m. Thursday. Workers will be in the area replacing sewer lines.
Decorated windows, harvest time at a local orchard and Christmas events are among the reasons local students love Athens.
All locations of Bank Independent are now accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for area children through Dec. 6 as part of the bank’s ninth annual Toy Share drive.
Limestone County Commissioners voted in a closed meeting Monday to uphold the firing of a former Limestone County sheriff's investigator.
Sarrell Dental & Eye Care will have to buy its county-owned building or make some other arrangement if it hopes to stay in its current home in Athens.
• Community Thanksgiving. Pleasant Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church of America, Athens-Limestone Ministerial Alliance and the Limestone Ministerial Coalition will host the Athens-Limestone County Community Thanksgiving Celebration 7 p.m. today, at Pleasant Grove CPCA Church, 15439 Hastin…
Jonathan Johns and the pop-up Trump Shop will be at the corner of Mooresville Road and U.S. 72 in Limestone County through the end of this week. Johns, a Limestone native, tours the country selling merchandise from the stand, but this week he can be found across from French Mill Stone with s…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hanks has never played a superhero. But when the actor recently donned a very simple cardigan sweater, and the slacks to go with it, he felt like one.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Days of protests in Iran over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed at least 106 people across the Islamic Republic, Amnesty International said Tuesday, citing “credible reports.”
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. research vessel Sikuliaq can break through ice as thick as 2.5 feet. In the Chukchi Sea northwest of Alaska this month, which should be brimming with floes, its limits likely won’t be tested.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick is centering his fledgling campaign on a defense of corporations and capitalism that puts him directly at odds with some of the party’s most progressive figures.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A close-knit Hmong community was in shock after gunmen burst into a California backyard gathering and shot 10 men, killing four.
A search Monday night in Athens led to one of the largest drug busts in a long time and a significant dent in local trade, authorities said Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) — Two jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein the night he killed himself were charged Tuesday with falsifying prison records to conceal they were sleeping and browsing the internet during the hours they were supposed to be keeping a close watch on prisoners.
The deadline has been extended for those who want to help adoptive, foster and kinship families this holiday season.
The case against an Athens woman accused of selling a house she didn't own has been dismissed after she agreed to pay the victim $17,680 in restitution, records show.
Two area churches have joined Samaritan's Purse in collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts for children in need across the world as part of Operation Christmas Child.
The Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives in Athens now owns the Limestone County Event Center.
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of an inmate who was found unresponsive today in the booking area of the Limestone County Jail, the Limestone County Sheriff's Office announced in a press release.
TUSCALOOSA (AP) — Alabama’s team surgeon said Tua Tagovailoa’s prognosis was “excellent” after the quarterback underwent surgery to repair a dislocated hip, although there is no timeline for Tagovailoa’s recovery.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has apologized for using an expletive after his team’s victory over Auburn, which sent the No. 4 Bulldogs to the Southeastern Conference championship game for the third year in a row.
OZARK, Ala. (AP) — Jury selection is beginning in the murder trial of an Alabama police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn and NBA player Marquis Daniels was injured in an automobile accident.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is scheduled to have hip surgery in Houston.
Holy moly, did the cold weather come in fast. Fall is usually the time when I am leisurely puttering around my garden, cutting down spent perennials and otherwise slowly tucking my beds in for a long winter’s nap. Now that we have had our first hard freeze, I am rushing to get my mulch down.
CULLMAN (AP) — An enormous German Christmas pyramid is on display for the holiday season in a northern Alabama city.
MONTGOMERY (AP) — A national nonprofit group says grant money will help provide loans to increase the amount of safe drinking water that’s available in 10 Alabama counties.
NEW YORK (AP) — “Ford v Ferrari” left its competition in the rearview, racing to a $31 million debut at the box office in a No. 1 finish that counted as a win for big-budget originality.
The Limestone County Commission is inviting residents to participate in the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Limestone County Courthouse.
A Christmas ornament honoring the history of the Limestone County Courthouse will be displayed at the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery during the Christmas season, according to a press release.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just giving medicines a chance to help, but it won't cut their risk of having a heart attack or dying over the following fe…
GADSDEN (AP) — A mobile clinic is coming to Alabama but organizers say volunteers are desperately needed to help.
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Teenagers Jashawn and Jayton Pease embraced in the end zone while celebrating the 74-39 victory that made their Crow Creek Chieftains the champions of South Dakota’s tribal school league. But as they hugged, tears streamed down their faces.
Authorities have charged five men, including the alleged gunman, in connection with a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game that they said Saturday was the result of “petty vengeance.” Three people were wounded, including two seriously.
Holiday bills can be trouble enough without the additional expenses related to fighting breast cancer.
“Let’s respect each other versus tearing each other up.”
• Christmas Extravaganza. Alabama Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church of America will present "A Christmas Extravaganza" 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Pincham-Lincoln Center, 606 Trinity Circle, Athens. The theme is "Oh, Come Let Us Adore Him," Psalm 95:1-6 and Psalm 96:1. Tickets are $25 …
While many are focusing on the five and a half weeks left in this decade, local artist Kathy Newman is unveiling her idea of Limestone County three decades from now.
A year ago, Athens city officials believed a new safe room/storm shelter would be built behind SPARK Academy at Cowart Elementary School and opened before the end of this year.
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James Solomon Cifers, 69, of Athens, died November 19, 2019. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Branding Iron Cowboy Church. Bro. Chris Simmons will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Cifers was born May 7, 1950, in Savannah, …
Francisco Frank Cepeda, 71, of Athens died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Floyd E. "Tut" Fann Veterans Home. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2019, at Spry Funeral Home, Athens. Visitation one hour prior.
Service for Roy Lee Davis Sr., 82, will be noon Friday, November 22, 2019, at Round Island Creek Mission Center, Athens. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Peoples Funeral Home. Burial in Thatch-Mann Cemetery.
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