Two Athens residents face aggravated child abuse charges following an investigation by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) stemming from the observance of an infant’s alleged injuries during a hospital visit in late July. LCSO arrested Justin Ray... See more
The thermometer is rising and school will soon be back in session — but for all the changes that the month of August brings, it’s no time to think about checking your appetite. Saturday, August 1 marks the annual arrival of Downtown Athens Culinary Month,... See more
Athens’ annual series of summertime street parties brings its season to a close this week with the final 2026 installment of Fridays After Five — and if you’re a fan of energized entertainment with a 1980s twist, there’s no better place better to be this ... See more
Three Athens High School graduates are among the 2026 college scholarship and stipend winners recently announced by the Women’s Conference of the Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association (RICMBA), the awarding organization. Kendall Gill, a 2026 A... See more
Quick community response helps LCSO locate missing K-9 Published 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Whether they’re on two legs or four, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) regards all of its law enforcement members as part of a close-knit “family” —... See more
