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Two charged with child abuse in Athens

Athens, Alabama · Athens

Two charged with child abuse in Athens

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ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) -- On Sunday, the Athens Police Department said two people were charged with child abuse after a three-year-old was brought to a hospital for serious injuries. According to APD, at about 11 a.m., staff members at Athens-Limestone Hospital reported that a three-year-old child was being treated for serious injuries. APD said these wounds were consistent with child abuse. Officers and detectives conducted an investigation, which…See the Story

No one injured in house fire in Limestone County

Athens, Alabama · Athens

No one injured in house fire in Limestone County

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Athens man arrested after stepson fatally shot

Athens, Alabama · Athens

Athens man arrested after stepson fatally shot

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Deputies responded to a residence on Kelley Drive in Athens where they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.See the Story

Athens converting traffic signals at three intersections downtown to stop signs

ATHENS — Athens is going through a trial phase of changing traffic signals to stop signs at three downtown intersections, but one councilman says the change will create more problems than it will solve.Athens, Alabama · Athens See the Story

SLG2, Inc. Welcomes Daniel Defense as New Corporate Partner

ATHENS, Ala. – June 18, 2025 – SLG2, Inc. is thrilled to announce the addition of Daniel Defense as its latest corporate partner for 2025. This exciting collaboration represents a shared dedication to quality, innovation and empowering individuals and families in shooting sports and outdoor recreation. Founded in 2000 by Marty Daniel with the unwavering support and partnership of his wife Cindy, Daniel Defense has grown into one of the most reco…Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Athens City Council approves pay increases for staff employed five plus years

ATHENS — A pay adjustment that went into effect June 1 will ensure that employees who have been with the city of Athens for at least five years make more than employees who have been hired more recently.Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Alabama man denied bond after allegedly killing his stepson

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Michael Stephen Esposito, of Athens, was denied bond in Limestone County district court Wednesday as he awaits trial for allegedly shooting and killing his stepson.Around 7 p.m. on June 6, Limestone County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 17000 block of Kelley Drive in Athens, according to the sheriff’s office.Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Athens Bible to host Bobby Sprowl baseball camp

Athens Bible will host a baseball camp next week led by former MLB pitcher and current Shelton State Community College Head Coach Bobby Sprowl.MLB · Athens Read Article

Athens second fastest growing city in state

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Athens has become the second fastest growing city in the state. City officials see that as a positive, but one that comes with challenges.Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Hartselle, Athens ranked in top school districts in Alabama

Hartselle City Schools and Athens City Schools were both ranked in the top 25 best school districts in Alabama by Niche.com recently.Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article

Dirty hands, bad shrimp & old biscuits: Limestone County restaurant inspection scores for May 19-23

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The Limestone County Health Department released the latest health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected May 19-23, 2025Athens, Alabama · Athens Read Article