Fireworks are a festive addition to 4th of July celebrations, but they can cause several dangers. To avoid the risk of wildfire, be prepared this Independence Day. The Alabama Cooperative Extension ...

With summer in full swing, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System reminds parents and guardians of the important risks associated with sun exposure and water-related activities. Silvia Vilches, a ...

Aubrey Bethune’s impact measured far beyond her stats. There’s no question the sophomore standout produced an outstanding season for West Limestone, helping the Wildcats reach the state softball ...

The Athens Gators swim team recently competed at the Alabama State Games, with numerous swimmers earning medals in their respective events. Those who did so qualified for the State Games of America, ...

A 50 year-old quilt originally created by Athens students in celebration of America’s 200 th birthday (and subsequently found in a Tennessee antique store) is now on display near downtown Athens as ...

People know mosquitoes as those annoying insects that can ruin any outdoor activity. However, there is more to these flying pests than just an itchy bite. Mosquitoes are serious global health concerns ...

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has been called in to lead an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Morgan County on Monday, June 15. Monday’s incident resulted ...

An Athens-based architecture firm is leveling up its in-house fabrication capabilities with laser precision, thanks to grant funding that its founder describes as a “catalyst” for research and ...

The high temperatures and humidity levels of an Alabama summer are perfect conditions for fly populations to thrive. If left to their own devices, flies can quickly cause issues for both beef cattle ...

Lindsay Lane’s Cooper Abernathy put together great at-bats all season long. That tremendous work at the plate didn’t go unnoticed by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, which selected him Class 2A ...

Ardmore’s Payton Pennington, Athens’ Linsley Gillman, West Limestone’s Aubrey Bethune and West Limestone’s Katie Lyn Kyle headlined a group of local standouts earning deserving recognition when the ...

Athens Middle School’s Austin Turner has earned a first-place finish in the PlayVS South Central Region Chess Solos League. Austin, a member of the AMS eSports Team and AMS Chess Team, competed ...