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Athens, Alabama is located in Limestone County. Zip codes in Athens, AL include 35611, 35612, and 35614. The median home price in Athens is $164,900. More Athens information.

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2 hrs ago | News Courier

Without warning

Nine minutes passed Friday afternoon before emergency sirens warned Athens residents of a possible tornado on the ground near the intersection of U.S. 72 and 31.

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Sat May 18, 2013

Alabama Live

Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo postponed for tornadoes to be held tonight and Sunday, rain or shine

Lynn Payne of the One Arm Bandit & Co. of Shidler, Okla., named Specialty Act of the Year 12 times by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, is featured entertainment at the 31st annual Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo.

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Alabama Live

National Weather Service sends damage patrol to Limestone County...

A possible tornado as it crossed U.S. 31 near Athens this afternoon, May 17, 2013.

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Alabama Live

LawLers judged best barbecue sauce in North Alabama; Phil's of Eufaula wins state 'Sauce Off'

Athens-based LawLers Barbecue was judged best sauce in North Alabama. Above, a new LawLers location in Madison Corners on U.S. Highway 72 at Balch Road.

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Alabama Live

Mayor's first youth commission gives ideas on ways to improve Athens from teen perspective

Members of Athens Mayor's Youth Commission, from left, Chandler Hancock, Kathryn Flynn and Jarrett McLin, help get snacks ready to serve at the annual Lincoln-Bridgeforth Park Committee Christmas Tree Lighting in December.

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Alabama Live

Friday storms across Alabama cause small tornadoes, heavy rains; wet weather expected to continue Saturday

A possible tornado as it crossed U.S. 31 near Athens this afternoon, May 17, 2013.

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Fri May 17, 2013

The Decatur Daily

Tornado damages downtown Athens

Ladonna Lewter escaped the devastation of tornadoes that struck Limestone County in 2011 and 2012.

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Alabama Live

Person sustains minor injuries while running for shelter from possible tornado in Athens

ATHENS, Alabama - One person sustained minor injuries in a fall while running for shelter today when a possible tornado struck near Walmart on U.S. Highway 72 in Athens, a city spokeswoman said.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Alabama Live

Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant subject of intensive federal safety inspection

Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors are currently engaged in a two-week inspection of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Athens.

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WKRN

In-depth inspection at Ala. nuclear plant

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2011 cited the Unit 1 reactor at the Browns Ferry nuclear plant near Athens, Ala., for a serious, or red-level, violation.

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The Decatur Daily

Horse champion wears many hats

This is a big week for Lacey Scott. Her family and many of her cowboy friends are coming to town.

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Wed May 15, 2013

Alabama Live

End of Watch service Thursday will honor 9 Athens, Limestone County officers killed in line of duty

ATHENS, Alabama - The nine names on a law enforcement memorial in the northwestern lawn of the Limestone County Courthouse are reminders of those willing to risk their lives to protect and serve the community.

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Alabama Live

Athens man charged with taking 10 packs of Walmart pork chops, pushing employee

ATHENS, Alabama - An Athens man was arrested after police say he put 10 packs of Walmart pork chops inside his jacket and pushed an employee who tried to stop him from leaving the store, according to Police Chief Floyd Johnson.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Alabama Live

Athens council OKs new district allowing liquor store in strip mall; 1 councilman voices concern

ATHENS, Alabama - Members of Athens City Council voted 4-1 Monday to rezone a strip mall on U.S. Highway 72 to a business district that would allow liquor stores.

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Alabama Live

Drake State, Athens State sign reverse transfer agreement to help...

Attending a meeting celebrating the transfer agreement between Athens State University and Drake State Technical College are, seated from left, Drake State President Dr.

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News Courier

Pistol gripped: Armed pharmacist foils would-be heist

The pharmacist who thwarted a robbery at an Athens pharmacy Monday said the suspect could be called the "butt-crack bandit" since he nearly lost his pants when the pharmacist drew a gun on him, sending him running empty-handed from the store.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Decatur Daily

Police Reports

Wrecks ATHENS: A two-vehicle wreck on Alabama 99 seven miles north of Athens at 12:30 p.m. Sunday injured passenger Teresa Wise, 42, of Decatur.

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Alabama Live

Huntsville Birth Announcements for May 12

Michael and Mikita Alexander of Huntsville named their daughter, born March 25 at Crestwood Medical Center, Mya-Kelis Deanne Alexander.

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Sat May 11, 2013

Alabama Live

Gov. Bentley offers $5,000 reward for information in 'brutal' slaying of Athens woman

ATHENS, Alabama - Gov. Robert Bentley offered a $5,000 reward Thursday for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an Athens woman killed in her apartment in a "brutal" knife attack.

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Fri May 10, 2013

Alabama Live

Mother, son indicted by Limestone jury for robbery, along with couple who got engaged with...

LIMESTONE COUNTY , Alabama - An Athens couple accused of robbing and beating a man in October and using the proceeds to buy an engagement ring at Walmart were indicted by a Limestone County grand jury, along with a mother, her teen son and a friend who are accused of helping in the scheme.

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