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Which Player with Alabama Football Roots Has Been the Highest Paid in the NFL?

Which Player with Alabama Football Roots Has Been the Highest Paid in the NFL?

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Among players with Alabama football roots, former Athens High School standout Philip Rivers has collected the most pay from NFL teams. During his 17 seasons as an NFL quarterback, Rivers’ salaries totaled $243,944,322, according to the sports financial website spotrac.com,…See the Story

Two Arrested for Attempted Murder After Overnight Shooting in Limestone County

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Two Arrested for Attempted Murder After Overnight Shooting in Limestone County

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Two Athens men were arrested after what deputies are calling a targeted shooting late Monday night, which left one person injured and a house struck by gunfire.See the Story

Failure to Use Headlights Leads to Meth Arrest

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Failure to Use Headlights Leads to Meth Arrest

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An Eckerty man’s failure to use his headlights resulted in his being pulled over and eventually arrested on felony drug charges.See the Story

Commission Chairman Collin Daly discusses growth, animal shelter at State of the County

ATHENS — At Thursday’s Limestone County State of the County forum, Commission Chairman Collin Daly discussed topics such as growth, infrastructure and the county animal shelter.Infrastructure · Athens Read Article

SLG2, Inc. Welcomes StopBox USA as New Corporate Partner

ATHENS, Ala. – July 8, 2025 – SLG2, Inc. is thrilled to announce the addition of StopBox USA as its latest corporate partner for 2025. This collaboration brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to safety and advancing the shooting sports and personal protection industries. Founded in 2016, StopBox USA is revolutionizing firearm security through its patented mechanical lockboxes, designed to provide instant-access protection wi…Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

ICE places detainer on Guatemalan charged with rape in Limestone County

A Guatemalan national living in Athens has been charged with first-degree rape involving a child under the age of 10, and a federal immigration detainer has been placed on him by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Limestone…Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Athens Read Article

Where to live in North Alabama's fastest-growing city - Hville Blast

🏡 ATHENS LIVING: Find out why people are moving to Athens, and where to live just 10 minutes from downtown Athens and 30 minutes from downtown Huntsville. BlastPartnerAthens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Athens 7 Brew completed, Texas Roadhouse started, two other eateries coming

ATHENS — Back in September, the Athens City Council approved incentives for four new food and drink restaurants, and while one building is completed, the other three, including a much-anticipated upscale steakhouse, are just in the beginning stages.Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Athens woman, 60, accused of stealing a vehicle

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FLORENCE — A 60-year-old Athens woman is accused of stealing a vehicle while it was parked at a Helton Drive restaurant on Wednesday night.Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Athens' grant from Gov. Ivey will support new shopping center - Hville Blast

Athens will receive a $400,000 grant for infrastructure improvements ahead of the development of a new shopping center. (Ben Johnson / Hville Blast) Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $400,000 grant to help bring new commerce and jobs to the city of Athens while also enhancing traffic safety at a major intersection in the area. Here’s more: Governor awards Athens a Community Development Block Grant Publix — pictured here at Clift Farm in Madison — will…Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Here's Why Houston Residents Are Dealing with Ongoing Recycling Issues, According to the Department that Collects the Trash

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The FCC Environmental Services facility on Ley Road in northeast Houston is the only location where City of Houston recycling trucks can drop off material.Athens, Alabama · Athens See the Story