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Decatur, Ala. | Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Browns Ferry improving

TANNER — Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant has improved its performance since a federal watchdog cited it for safety issues, a TVA official said, but it still has work to do. “In no way do I feel we … more

By Eric Fleischauer | 5/16/12 | 228 views | 2 comments

Athens pool opens Memorial Day weekend

ATHENS — The Athens municipal pool will open May 26 at noon. Pool hours are Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Family season passes are … more

5/15/12 | 160 views

Athens rejects Med-Call

ATHENS — Athens-Limestone Hospital doesn’t believe there’s a need for another ambulance service in Athens, and the City Council agrees. The council unanimously rejected Monday an application … more

By Ben Montgomery | 5/15/12 | 494 views | 2 comments

Hartselle, Athens ranked among nation’s best high schools

HARTSELLE — Hartselle and Athens high schools ranked in the top 20 in the state and among the best in the nation, according to an annual report released by U.S. News and World Report … more

By Deangelo McDaniel and Ben Montgomery | 5/15/12 | 314 views

Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo this weekend

ATHENS — In 1982, The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department was in a tight budget year and Mike Blakely was starting his first term as sheriff. The department had only eight patrol cars, and … more

By Ben Montgomery | 5/14/12 | 262 views

Tornado warning issued for Morgan, Limestone counties

The tornado warnings issued today for Morgan and Limestone counties have expired. more

5/13/12 | 740 views | 2 comments

Paralysis inspired Athens State grad’s career path

ATHENS — Shannon Roberts doesn’t remember the car wreck that paralyzed her 11 years ago. Her family was told that she wouldn’t live six hours. But she defied doctors’ expectations and was … more

By Ben Montgomery | 5/13/12 | 372 views

Area news in brief

Olive Garden set to open June 18 The new Olive Garden restaurant on Beltline Road is slated to open June 18, city officials said today. The restaurant’s alcohol license was approved at … more

5/11/12 | 588 views

Limestone superintendent candidate drops out

ATHENS — Former Tuscumbia City Schools Superintendent Joe David Walters will not interview for the vacant Limestone County Schools superintendent … more

5/10/12 | 498 views

Man charged with drug trafficking

ATHENS - Investigators seized more than 3 pounds of marijuana, $24,000 in cash and 24 firearms during a raid on a residence Tuesday. They arrested Mickey Dale … more

5/9/12 | 619 views | 1 comment