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Athens, Alabama · AthensA woman was killed and three people were injured, including a 5-year-old child, following a two-vehicle wreck Thursday in Limestone County, authorities said Friday.Isenalande Senat, 29, of Athens, was taken to Athens Hospital after the 2012 Dodge Avenger she was a passenger in was struck by a 2018 Dodge Ram around 12:35 p.m. Thursday, said Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey.See the Story
Woman dead, 5-year-old child among 3 injured after Limestone County crash
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Travel · AthensAthens is among the top 10 destinations for US travelers to spend Independence Day weekend. Credit: Creativity Timothy K Hamilton. CC BY 2.0/flickr According to data released by the American Automobile Association (AAA), Athens ranks 9th among the top 10 international destinations for US travelers to spend their long Independence Day (4th of July) weekend this year. Athens in top 10 destinations for Independence Day Athens may see a number of to…See the Story
Athens Among Top Spots for US Independence Day Celebrations
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Athens, Alabama · AthensATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — The Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival has provided generations of fun from the same site since 1957, and it's returning to bring fun to families for another year. The carnival, located at 309 E Forrest Street, opens on Thursday, June 20 with an opening ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Rides will open at 6:30 p.m., costing just one 50-cent ticket.
CAFY hosts ‘Back to School’ events for Huntsville students The event will be op…See the Story
Kiddie Carnival returns to Athens for another year of family-friendly fun
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Athens, Alabama · AthensA 15-year-old male shot Saturday by Athens police has died, according to local media reports. The incident began around 2:15 p.m. Saturday, when Athens police responded to Elles Drive in Athens after receiving reports of a teenager acting out of control and threatening family members with weapons, according to WHNT TV in Huntsville.See the Story
Alabama 15-year-old shot by Athens police has died, reports say
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Athens, Alabama · AthensA 15-year-old boy who authorities say threw knives and pointed a gun at officers was shot Saturday afternoon by an Athens police officer, according to reports.Police responded to a call about a teen threatening family members with weapons at a house on Elles Drive around 2:15 p.m., Athens Police Chief Anthony Pressnell told WHNT.See the Story
Alabama officer shoots 15-year-old after responding to call
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