Athens News

Home prices drop in Huntsville Market

Alabama Live - Thu Nov 19

National home prices, including distressed sales, declined by -9.8 percent in September compared with the same month last year, First American CoreLogic reported.

Young philanthropists learn to make a difference

News Courier - Thu Nov 19

The local A'TRAILA' group learned to be philanthropists with little money at an Indiana YMCA camp sponsored by Dekko Foundation.

Limestone authorities arrest 3 in unrelated thefts; investigating burglary

News Courier - Thu Nov 19

Limestone County deputies arrested three people on unrelated theft charges Tuesday and were investigating a burglary overnight.

Elkmont establishment reports quarters stolen

Decatur Daily - Wed Nov 18

The Country Music Barn in Elkmont has reported that someone took three cash registers and $4,000 in quarters.

Arrest Report November 18, 2009

News Courier - Wed Nov 18

Limestone County Sheriff's Department reported the following arrests Tuesday: A* Matthew Daniel Allen, 21, of 841 Nesmith St.

Limestone gets child support award

Decatur Daily - Wed Nov 18

Limestone County authorities collected $3 million in child support payments last year, earning the Sheriffa s Department a state award.

Old Limestone County jail cells fall

WAFF-TV Huntsville - Wed Nov 18

An historic landmark Is tumbling down in Athens. The Limestone County Jail is being torn apart brick by brick.

Athens Man Found Guilty In Sting At Wheeler Wildlife Refuge

WHNT-TV Huntsville - Tue Nov 17

A federal jury on Monday convicted an Athens man for public lewdness in the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge in June, U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance announced.

Limestone store raided for gambling, tobacco violations

Decatur Daily - Tue Nov 17

An agent with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board's Enforcement Division said Tuesday that authorities raided a Limestone convenience store last week for gambling and selling tobacco without a license.

Man holds suspect for deputies

Decatur Daily - Mon Nov 16

A man held down a suspect until deputies arrived after the suspect tried to break into his house on Bick Jock Road, an investigator said.