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More than nuisances: Mosquitoes pose serious health dangers
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (555+ words) Published 8: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 By Justin Miller "Alabama Cooperative Extension System 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…...
(The Owl's Eye) Juneteenth is here!
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (611+ words) Published 1: 13 am Friday, June 19, 2026 By John William Davis Imagine you were arrested by secret police. They lock you away, with no hope of seeing a lawyer. You were made aware you had no rights, but had to perform unpaid work…...
Thank a Farmer: Brady Peek & Peek Family Farms
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (571+ words) Published 9: 00 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 These days, there's a lot of buzz around Limestone County about how this area is booming: Lots of growth and lots of jobs, plus a highly visible development surge to build the houses, amenities, and extended…...
LOCAL SWIMMING: Athens Gators earn meet victory
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (591+ words) Published 2: 55 pm Monday, June 15, 2026 The Athens Gators swim team earned a meet victory against Florence earlier this month " with numerous swimmers medaling in their respective events. See top results below and check back for more coverage of the Athens Gators…...
An upgrade "we've been dreaming about': Athens architecture firm gets boost from "Shop Small' grant
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (459+ words) Published 12: 12 pm Monday, June 15, 2026 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 development. "This grant is a real catalyst for…...
Limestone Ledger for June 13
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (918+ words) Published 5: 01 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 The Joyful Noise Southern Gospel Group will perform at 6 p. m. on Saturday, June 13 at Majestic Chapel on Hays Mill Road in Elkmont. "Starlight and Stories: Reading Under the Stars" "STEPS Book Club & Limestone County NAACP " A free…...
A rescue worth quacking about: Athens Fire, passersby pitch in to save stranding duckling quartet
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (355+ words) Published 9: 00 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 Fire fighters with Athens Fire & Rescue tend to see a lot of unusual things on their calls "things that, owing to the nature of their job, aren't always especially uplifting or pleasant. But earlier this week,…...
(Book review) Anne Applebaum explains Authoritarianism in book Autocracy, Inc.
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (177+ words) Published 1: 50 pm Saturday, June 13, 2026 By John William Davis Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum; Vintage Books: New York; $18 paperback" My middle son came in upon his brothers playing a game. "Who's losing?" he asked innocently. I found this a delightful memory....
ALL-STATE BASEBALL: Lindsay Lane's Abernathy headlines local contingent as Class 2 A Hitter of the Year; Wallace, Murrell earn 1st-team honors
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (1750+ words) Published 7: 00 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 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 2 A Hitter of the Year following…...
Election 2026: Tuesday's June 16 runoff narrows candidate field in local, state races
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (446+ words) Athens The News Courier Election 2026: Tuesday's June 16 runoff narrows candidate field in local, state races Published 7: 00 am Saturday, June 13, 2026 Last month's party primary elections left a handful of races unsettled, as a number of races fielding three or more candidates…...