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Bridge Damage Near Lacon Exit Prompts ALDOT Detours Onto US-31 A bridge on I-65 southbound over the CSX railroad north of the Lacon Exit was damaged by a heavy piece of equipment during a tractor trailer crash Wednesday evening. It was necessary to keep the bridge closed until ALDOT personnel could assess the damage. It appears the southbound roadway must remain closed Thursday and possibly into Friday for bridge repair...
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Continue the Outdoor Legacy of National Hunting and Fishing Day in Limestone County Alabama National Hunting and Fishing Day invites expert and novice to continue the tradition set out 100 years ago by hunters, anglers, scientist and conservationist to not only preserve the rich wilderness and wildlife of the Nation but to introduce family and friends to the joy of the outdoors.
The basic ideas of National Hunting and Fishing Day continued under the guidance of President Theodore Roosevelt and came to full fruition with Senatorial Resolution in June 1971, Congressional Resolution in early 1972, and finally Presidential Proclamation under Richard Nixon in May 1972. Declared to occur annually on 4th Saturday each year... Expect lane closure on |
 | Athens State University is pleased to welcome Dr. Rolf Goebel, Distinguished Professor of German at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, to McCandless Hall for an organ recital and lecture. Dr. Goebel has served as Sub-Dean and Dean of the Greater Huntsville, Alabama Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and his main interests include.. |
Fiddlers Set to Return Oct 4-6
Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention is set to return to Athens State University on October 4 – 6 for a fun-filled weekend the whole family can enjoy. With an entertainment line-up featuring bluegrass superstars Flatt Lonesome, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, this year’s Fiddlers Convention is shaping up to be one of the largest in the event’s 52-year history.
Originally, this annual gathering of bluegrass enthusiasts was held...
Originally, this annual gathering of bluegrass enthusiasts was held...
Grant Awarded to Athens State For Literacy Aid
Athens State University was recently awarded a Youth Literacy Grant of $2,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant will provide aid for students who are below grade level or are having trouble with reading by funding schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations. The funding provided will assist in areas such as ...
Athens Main Street
Promotes Downtown
Smallwood has won several songwriting competitions and took home "Up and Coming" Magazine's Best Entertainer in 2014. Erik has been nominated for 5 Carolina Music Awards, won in 2012 for Best Country Male, as well as nominated for two Alabama Music Awards in 2017, won for Best Country Male 2017. ATHENS, AL — “One thing Main Street Alabama heard loud and clear from our community during their recent Resource Visit, was the desire for music and events after hours downtown. Fridays After Five provides both great music and fun for the entire family” says Tere Richardson, Athens Main Street Executive Director.
Downtown merchants will...
Downtown merchants will...
Limestone County Night of Bands – Award winning bands perform for peers and fans
 | The Limestone County Night of Bands is October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in East Limestone High School’s Cavnar Field Stadium. Tickets are $5 and will be available from any Limestone County or Athens City Marching Band student beginning in October. Bands performing include ... |
Fridays After Fives Returns September 21st in Downtown Athens
Music, Shopping, Dining, Kids Activities. Come to downtown Athens for an evening of fun for the entire family.
Fridays After Five is the third Friday of each month in June-September, continuing this Friday, September 21 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Athens, Alabama.
This event sponsored by...
Fridays After Five is the third Friday of each month in June-September, continuing this Friday, September 21 from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Athens, Alabama.
This event sponsored by...