November 16, 2012 Mattye Murray was born in Athens in 1929, the daughter of sharecroppers. She was a graduate of Trinity High School,...
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The Storytellers’ Student Workshop At Johnson Elementary School
The Storytellers’ Student Workshop At Johnson Elementary School Officially, the city of Athens has to wait til next fall for...
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Garth Lovvorn: Alfa Insurance And The Assurance Of Integrity
A former leader of the Limestone County Habitat for Humanity, Garth Lovvorn is now a licensed insurance agent with Alfa...
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Kindred Spirits And Simply Yesterday Joining Forces In Downtown Athens
The “suddenlies” of life can be both daunting and fun, and Pam Hertenstein, owner of Kindred Spirits, as well as...
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Endless Catering: Endless Possibilities For The Holidays
Amanda Smith, the bright and energetic young woman who owns Endless Catering, is the embodiment of what a beautiful melting...
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Happy Turkey Day! – Dog Barker
As we gather together this holiday, let us keep in mind our Canine Family Members. I know, table food is...
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Legal Services for Families and Small Businesses
Over 40 years ago, a man by the name of Harland Stonecipher was in an auto accident that was not...
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Fun Halloween Ideas Your Goblins Will Love! – Clean & Green
Decorating for the holidays can be fun. It can also be expensive! Here are a few ideas using items you...
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Calling All Broccoli Fans – Cooking With Shelley
If you like cornbread and a hint of broccoli, then this is a must try for you and your family....
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All Things Soldier: Veterans’ Day Parades, Why Should We Bother?
The 5th annual Veterans’ Day Parade is set to be held on the 3rd of November at 11 am. This...
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Not, Why Me, But Why Her? ~ Medical Update
Cancer is becoming a seeming plague, and breast cancer especially so. No longer the disease of elderly women, it is...
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Limestone Farmer’s Cooperative: “Mum’s The Word,” But Not The Last One
Limestone Farmer’s Cooperative: “Mum’s The Word,” But Not The Last One Fall in Northern Alabama is a favorite season for...
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Chris Seibert For Athens City Council, District One: “Time For My Generation To Step Up”
I love election season in Athens for so many reasons, one of them being that the vast majority of the...
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Athens Rehab And Senior Care Spotlight On Victor Vargas
Victor Vargas was born in Puerto Rico on September 11, 1925, and between then and now has led a most...
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Self Defense Solutions: Protecting And Empowering Adults Teens And Kids
I met Self Defense Solutions owner and Director of Operations Cameron Bucy in the process of doing an article for...
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Frame Gallery – Art On And Off The Square
Tony Cooper, owner of the Frame Gallery located at 701 N. Jefferson in Athens, began his career as a commissioned...
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The Trinity High School Reunion: Remembrance And Renewal
The first weekend of September saw Athens once again celebrate the memory and tradition of Trinity High School through a...
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Dipped, Battered & Fried – A Celebration of All Things Fried!
By Jeanette Dunnavant, President, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association The Athens Grease Festival event planners are very excited about the upcoming...
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Re Runs Consignment Shop: A Dream And A Dare
Darlene Harbin has wanted to own a consignment shop all her life, an unusual “dream,” to be sure. She is...
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What’s There To Do? Tourism
By Jeanette Dunnavant, President, Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association Crape Myrtles are beautiful this year! We are very fortunate to have...
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