ATHENS Top Stories

The Square, reimagined: Athens Main Street, county commission unveil restoration plan for courthouse grounds2026-04-22
News Courier: A conceptual rendering of the restoration plan for the grounds of the Limestone CountyCourthouse. | Image: Will Hargrove/Alta Planning + Design/AthensMain Street Athens locals know it simply as “The Square,” a scenic, centrally located outdoor space that...
Archbishop of Athens condemns Israeli desecration of Jesus statue in southern Lebanon2026-04-22
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Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center debuts ‘Music in the Market’2026-04-22
News Courier: 1/2 Swipe or click to see more KoriCaldwell reacts to seeing the results of her facepainting session with Toni Felter of "Let's Face It," just one of the vendors and activities at Music in the Market Thursday, April 16, 2026 in downtown Athens. The event,...
Ship of Greek interests hit off Oman after Iranian gunboat opens fire2026-04-22
Greek City Times: A Greek-interest container...
Athens and Thessaloniki Invite Public to Redesign Their Buses2026-04-22
Greek City Times: Athens and Thessaloniki have launched parallel open...
SNF Nostos 2026 in Athens: Full programme, concerts and global speakers announced2026-04-22
Greek City Times: SNF Nostos 2026 returns to...
Athens named 'Music Friendly Community'2026-04-22
Weatherford Democrat: A weekend devoted to tradition, competition and community pride brought another milestone for Athens on Saturday as the city was officially designated a "MusicFriendlyTexasCertifiedCommunity"during a presentation at The TexanTheater. ......
Jackson County man arrested after pointing gun in Athens road rage2026-04-22
Athens Banner-Herald: Video shows gun pulled in Florida road rage incident Two Florida men were arrested after a gun was pointed during a road rage incident on Interstate 275 near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Provided by Florida Highway Patrol A Jackson County man was arrested...
Athens man sentenced to 30 years for drive-by shooting2026-04-22
Athens Banner-Herald: A prison term was imposed on an Athens man recently after a jury convicted him of being involved in a drive-by shooting that endangered a woman inside a home in Athens, according to WesternCircuitDistrict Attorney...
Record number of athletes sign to play college sports from this Athens-area high school2026-04-22
Athens Banner-Herald: NOTE: If you are an athlete yourself, or coach or parent in the Athens-area who had an athlete sign to play college sports, please email stidwell@usatodayco.com with name, sport and school. High school seniors were able to sign to play sports at the NCAA...
Follow all the Athens high school baseball teams in GHSA playoffs here2026-04-22
Athens Banner-Herald: As teams take to the pitch for soccer, it's the diamond being sprayed and painted for action. Baseball concluded its region play and declared its seedings over the weekend and are now gearing up for the GHSA-wide competition to start April 22. As usual, the...
Mellow Mushroom tests new sandwiches in Athens2026-04-22
Athens Banner-Herald: Athens is one of several cities selected for a limited-time sandwich test from Mellow Mushroom, with the experimental menu now available at the downtown location, 320 E. Clayton St. The test is scheduled to run through July 7,...
Former Athens Poet Laureate releases 'The Gospel as Told By Black Love'2026-04-22
Athens Banner-Herald: Former AthensPoet Laureate Mikhayla Smith's spoken-word album Former Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith released "The Gospel as Told By Black Love," a mix of poetry and soundscapes. Former Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith has released a new spoken-word...
Limestone commission purchasing 8 acres in Athens for $3.2 million2026-04-22
Decatur Daily: ATHENS — The Limestone CountyCommission has signed a contract to purchase just over 8 acres of land with a building in Athens for $3.2 million to be used as a county shop, county offices and more. ......