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2026

Regional sports complex coming to Decatur

WHNT 19 | June 17, 2026

Athens kicks off America 250 celebrations with Flag Day ceremony

WAFF 48 | June 12, 2026

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival returns, keeping 50-cent traditions alive

WAFF 48 | June 11, 2026

Meet the husband-and-wife duo behind BawBaw’s BBQ in Athens

WHNT 19 | June 5, 2026

TVA awards SPARK Academy $210,000 toward classroom energy upgrades

The News Courier | May 21, 2026

Printing in 3D: Athens resident turns high-tech side hobby into new local business

The News Courier | April 25, 2026

Hiring event in Limestone County connects job seekers with potential employers

WHNT 19 | April 21, 2026

Athens High teacher finalist for Alabama Teacher of the Year

Hville Blast | April 9, 2026

‘We’re prepared for that growth’: Limestone County to expand largest high school

WHNT 19 | March 31, 2026

Athens State holds ribbon-cutting for newly renovated Brown Hall

WHNT 19 | March 30, 2026

Limestone Co. to widen busy intersection at Huntsville Brownsferry Road, Mooresville Road

WAFF 48 | March 27, 2026

Limestone County is Alabama’s fastest-growing county for seventh straight year, census data shows

WHNT 19 | March 26, 2026

Redstone Federal Credit Union celebrates 75th anniversary by paying utility bills for Athens customers

WHNT 19 | March 25, 2026

Limestone County working to add 2 new community safe rooms

WHNT 19 | March 17, 2026

Athens mayor delivers state of the city address

WAFF 48 | March 10, 2026

Athens High School students pitch business ideas in annual ‘Shark Tank’ competition

WAFF 48 | March 3, 2026

Ground broken on new 120-unit housing development in Athens

Hville Blast | February 26, 2026

New workforce housing in Athens promises $17M economic boost

WAAY 31 | February 20, 2026

Athens Main Street celebraring 20 years of downtown revitalization

WHNT 19 | January 21, 2026

2025

Alabama delegation heads to SEUS-Japan meeting in Tokyo to strengthen partnership

Made in Alabama | December 10, 2025

Locals weigh in on new Eli Lilly plant coming to Huntsville

Rocket City Now | December 10, 2025

Limestone Co. officials weigh in on infrastructure concerns regarding Eli Lilly coming to Huntsville

WAFF | December 10, 2025

‘Monumental win’: Local leadership reacts to landmark $6B Eli Lilly manufacturing announcement

The News Courier | December 9, 2025

Braly Boulevard opens in Athens, providing new route between U.S. 72 and Forrest Street

Rocket City Now | October 10, 2025

Elkmont-based EFI Automotive named Alabama Medium Manufacturer of the Year

256 Today | October 8, 2025

Space Command bringing growth to Huntsville + beyond: where to live for commuters

Hville Blast | October 8, 2025

Athens-Limestone Hospital offers region’s first FDA-approved automated breast ultrasound system

256 Today | October 6, 2025

The Shoppes at Piney Creek now under construction in Athens

Hville Blast | October 6, 2025

Athens-Limestone Chamber celebrates 2025 Small Business Award winners

256 Today | September 26, 2025

SEEDS grant to speed development of industrial site in Limestone County

Made in Alabama | September 16, 2025

Athens State kicks off renovation of Carter Hall

WAFF 48 | September 3, 2025

‘We’re ready’: Limestone Co. leaders start preparations for eventual growth from U.S. Space Command

WAFF 48 | September 2, 2025

U.S. Space Command headquarters coming to Huntsville

Business Alabama | September 2, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties: Culture & Recreation

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties: Community Development

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties: Movers & Shapers

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties: Higher Education

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties: Health Care

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties: Economic Engines

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Spotlight on Limestone & Morgan Counties

Business Alabama | August 27, 2025

Athens City Schools superintendent talks back to school and what to expect this year

WHNT 19 | August 5, 2025

North Alabama shines: 3 communities join WorldAtlas’ ‘Most Charming Town Squares’ list

Fox 54 | August 4, 2025

Athens receives upgrade in rating from Moody’s because of strong financial reserves, robust growth

256 Today | July 30, 2025

City of Athens implements brand new P25 Radio System

WHNT 19 | July 24, 2025

Athens State trustees OK $30M Carter Hall addition and renovation project

256 Today | July 23, 2025

Kat Greene: The heart behind the Athens Farmers Market

256 Today | July 20, 2025

Athens-Limestone Hospital EMS dispatch relocated to Athens-Limestone 911 Center

256 Today | July 11, 2025

Texas Roadhouse to open new restaurant in North Alabama by end of year, 13 others across U.S.

WHNT 19 | July 9, 2025

Athens awarded state grant to develop French Mill Crossing project

256 Today | July 1, 2025

Athens-Limestone Hospital launches ‘Healthy Conversations’ podcast

256 Today | June 16, 2025

Limestone County building new recycling center with $600K grant

WAFF 48 | June 16, 2025

Firm announces groundbreaking for $32.7M Aviation Facility at Pryor Field

WHNT 19 | June 16, 2025

Hendricks-Patton-RANCL turns 80: Athens Main Street honors one of downtown’s longest-standing family businesses

256 Today | June 11, 2025

Steelcase Foundation awards grant to Free 2 Teach for Athens, Limestone County schools

256 Today | June 4, 2025

Habitat Home dedication in Athens ‘a new beginning’ for family

256 Today | June 2, 2025

Limestone County breaks ground for $12M career tech center expansion

256 Today | May 29, 2025

TVA, Athens Utilities invest in nonprofits to support Athens and Limestone County

256 Today | May 28, 2025

Meet the Athens native leading downtown’s growth—Merchant’s Alley reno, Sippin’ Cider + more

Hville Blast | May 28, 2025

Athens Main Street awards relief funds to downtown businesses in wake of December tornado

256 Today | May 27, 2025

Athens named second-fastest growing city in Alabama

256 Today | May 19, 2025

Limestone County hiring fair offering on-site job interviews

256 Today | May 5, 2025

Wehlburg inaugurated as Athens State’s 39th president

256 Today | April 25, 2025

Lease for Pryor Field Regional Airport aircraft maintenance hanger finalized

WHNT 19 | April 22, 2025

Limestone County’s Shockney: ‘Communication’ is key to regional success

256 Today | April 9, 2025

Limestone-Athens Robotics team qualifies for world championship, but needs help making it there

WHNT 19 | March 24, 2025

Athens celebrates opening of The Shoppes at Lindsay Lane

256 Today | March 20, 2025

Athens puts shovels in the dirt as Sunrise Park project is underway

256 Today | March 19, 2025

GE Aerospace to invest nearly $22M in Huntsville-Limestone County facility

256 Today | March 12, 2025

Free 2 Teach provides access to free resource center for teachers, staff in Athens and Limestone County school systems

256 Today | February 14, 2025

Athens Limestone County 911 named Public Safety Answering Point of the Year

256 Today | February 11, 2025

Driftwood Dragonfly wins Athens Main Street Bright Ideas competition

256 Today | January 31, 2025

Downtown Athens businesses provided a ‘spark’ to boost marketing

256 Today | January 29, 2025

Eggs Up Grill in Athens officially opens its doors to hungry customers

256 Today | January 7, 2025

2024

Publix, other retailers plan to open on Athens eastside

256 Today | December 19, 2024

Food City plans store for western Athens

256 Today | November 26, 2024

Community leaders cut ribbon on new Ardmore welcome center

WAFF 48 | October 16, 2024

New bar + grill coming to Athens

Hville Blast | October 4, 2024

4 new restaurants could come to Athens

The News Courier | September 11, 2024

SEDC elects LCEDA President-CEO Bethany Shockney

WHNT 19 | August 22, 2024

Athens Main Street awarded state recognition at 2024 Main Street Alabama conference

WHNT 19 | August 19, 2024

Athens-Limestone County to host 2025 Rural Tourism Conference

WHNT 19 | July 30, 2024

New Athens State President talks growth, future of school

WHNT 19 | July 14, 2024

Athens-Limestone 2024 State of the County

FOX 54 | July 11, 2024

Fastest growing county in Alabama: One man moved from England to open Limestone Co. restaurant

WAFF| July 11, 2024

Limestone County breaks ground on first Habitat for Humanity home

The News Courier | June 29, 2024

TVA and Athens Utilities join to empower local nonprofit organizations

The News Courier | June 27, 2024

Shape Corp. opens second manufacturing facility in Tanner

Business Alabama | June 27, 2024

Automotive parts company opens new location in Huntsville

WAFF | June 26, 2024

Limestone to benefit from $53.5 million ‘middle-mile’ broadband award

The News Courier | June 26, 2024

Huntsville International Airport named #1 Best Small Airport

FOX 54 | May 30, 2024

Athens Boys and Girls Club takes home national STEM award

Athens News Courier | May 29, 2024

Athens woman-owned business announces expansion and relocation

WHNT 19 | May 23, 2024

Piney Chapel Elementary School wraps up 100-year run in Limestone County

WAFF 48 | May 23, 2024

LCEDA honors seven decades of productivity

Athens News Courier | May 22, 2024

Fridays after 5! Athens summer concert series returns

WHNT 19 | May 21, 2024

Athens school unveils newly renovated auditorium

WAFF 48 | May 21, 2024

Athens State University names Dr. Catherine Wehlburg as 39th President

WHNT 19 | May 20, 2024

19-year-old Athens country singer/songwriter Will Paustian sits down with 48 Now

WAFF 48 | May 15, 2024

Limestone County with big news announcing news Solar Company and selected as CSX silver site

FOX 54 | April 17, 2024

Check out one of these local spots for your next date night

WAFF 48 | March 15, 2024

Limestone County ranks as the fastest growing county in Alabama

WAFF 48 | March 15, 2024

Two Alabama counties named fastest growing in the state

WHNT 19 | March 15, 2024

New TJ Maxx store in Athens opening soon, now hiring

Hville Blast | March 12, 2024

WorldAtlas named Athens one of the best places to live in Alabama

Hville Blast | March 7, 2024

Tightly knit Athens/Limestone County community is anything but small when it comes to opportunity

Livability | February 19, 2024

Athens, Decatur home sales ahead of 2023 pace

Al.com | February 17, 2024

Limestone County Economic Development Association partners with Athens State University

Athens News Courier | February 17, 2024

Limestone economics thriving with new developments and healthy established businesses

Athens News Courier | February 17, 2024

County’s bees: East Limestone, Alabama Connections produce top two Limestone spellers

Athens News Courier | February 14, 2024

Huntsville ranked as one of America’s top performing cities

AL.com | February 13, 2024

Limestone County ground zero for economic development in north Alabama

AL.com | January 22, 2024

2023

Athens awarded federal grant to update transportation plan

Fox 54 | December 23, 2023

What to expect in Limestone County in 2024: More shops, restaurants, parks

Fox 54 | December 15, 2023

World Atlas names Athens one of Alabama’s Most Welcoming Towns

Hville Blast | December 13, 2023

Check Out the New Developments in People flock to fast-growing Athens for quality of life, mayor saysand Limestone County

AL.com | December 11, 2023

Check Out the New Developments in Athens and Limestone County

Livability | December 6, 2023

New Pickleball courts open in Athens due to ‘high demand’

WHNT 19 | November 16, 2023

New Coca-Cola mural in downtown Athens

Fox 54 | November 4, 2023

Athens annexes property for future hospital

Athens News-Courier | October 10, 2023

Limestone County shows the future of tech on Manufacturing Day

Rocket City Now | October 6, 2023

Slim Chickens to Open in Athens, Alabama

QSR Magazine | Sept. 20, 2023

Join the Athens Alabama Pickleball Association: A Gateway to Fun and Fitness

Yellowhammer News | Sept. 20, 2023

Limestone County is fastest growing county in Alabama

Yellowhammer News | Sept. 18, 2023

Old Black Bear Brewing set to open in Athens

Hville Blast | Sept. 15, 2023

Athens business owner among Alabama Retailers of the Year

Hville Blast | Sept. 13, 2023

Downtown Athens restaurant receives retail incentive

Athens News-Courier | Sept. 13, 2023

Athens named one of Alabama’s safest cities in new study

Hville Blast | August 23, 2023

Gov. Ivey visits Limestone County to give State of the State address

WHNT | August 10, 2023

7 spots to have a ’50s-inspired day in downtown Athens, Alabama

Hville Blast | July 24, 2023

Groundbreaking signifies more local shopping options for Athens

Athens News-Courier | July 22, 2023

Athens hosting Masters Games of Alabama events

256 Today | June 7, 2023

These are the 10 wealthiest counties in Alabama

AL.com | June 5, 2023

Athens seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040

WHNT | June 1, 2023

Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival Opening June 22

Quad Cities Daily | May 27, 2023

Athens State Announces 2023 Summer Camps

Athens State University | May 25, 2023

Calhoun And UAH Sign Advanced Manufacturing MOU

Calhoun Community College | May 25, 2023

Calhoun To Manage Scholarships For Huntsville Utilities And TVA Addressing Lineworker Shortage

Calhoun Community College | May 23, 2023

Officials: Rapid Limestone growth result of jobs, lifestyle, schools

Decatur Daily | May 17, 2023

Calhoun Announces Its 2023 Summer Camps Schedule

Calhoun Community College | May 17, 2023

Limestone County is the ‘fastest-growing community and county in the state’

Fox 54 | May 11, 2023

More Than 50 Students Will Earn Degrees Or Certificates From Calhoun Before Graduating High School

Calhoun Community College | May 11, 2023

Athens State and Calhoun Community College Establish Fast-Track BSN Program

Athens State University | April 28, 2023

Growing Athens wants to expand all city borders

Decatur Daily | April 14, 2023

41st annual Limestone Co. Sheriff’s Rodeo set for late May

WAFF | April 12, 2023

Happy Hour in Merchants Alley Starts This Friday

Quad Cities Daily | April 12, 2023

TVA Cares: Powering nonprofits to enhance Athens, Limestone County

256Today.com | April 5, 2023

Film honors Athens ’75 state football champs

256Today.com | March 27, 2023

High school seniors attend Ready to Work regional hiring day

WHNT | March 21, 2023

Athens ranked among safest cities in Alabama

The News Courier | March 21, 2023

Singing River Trail hosts Launch Tank competition

WHNT | March 20, 2023

Athens High School JROTC student makes history

WHNT | March 17, 2023

Two massive Starbucks locations planned for Athens, Huntsville

WHNT | March 14, 2023

Singing River Dentistry opens office in Athens

256Today.com | March 10, 2023

Scholarship opportunities for Limestone County residents considering college

Fox 54 | March 6, 2023

Whataburger cooks up a ribbon-cutting

256 Today | February 24, 2023

Limestone County scholarships to promote education, workforce

256 Today | February 20, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards $1 million to create 250 jobs in North Alabama

WHNT | February 6, 2023

Three Athens teachers receive $5,000 grants from Tennessee Valley Authority

WHNT | February 1, 2023

‘Limestone County is booming’: New projects underway in North Alabama’s fastest-growing county

WAFF | January 19, 2023

Athens Main Street launches Ambassadors program

256 Today | January 13, 2023

Limestone County’s Bethany Shockney elected to regional board

256 Today | January 11, 2023

City of Athens to build new park at former chicken plant site

WHNT | January 11, 2023

What’s coming to Limestone County in 2023?

FOX 54 | January 6, 2023

2022

Gregory Industries to start construction in spring on Athens plant that’ll employ 100

Decatur Daily | December 21, 2022

LCEDA hires Communication & Research Specialist

Quad Cities Daily | December 20, 2022

Limestone Manufacturing Business breaks Ground

WHNT | December 8, 2022

Limestone County’s expansion continues

Fox 54 News | December 8, 2022

Opportunity Is Knocking in Athens-Limestone County

Livability | December 4, 2022

Shop locally this Black Friday

Rocket City Now | November 22, 2022

It’s here! Buc-ee’s Athens officially opens its doors

WHNT | November 21, 2022

Two Athens businesses adding around 35 jobs

YAHOO! News| November 18, 2022

Amber Turner Named Project Manager at Limestone County Economic Development Association

Quad Cities Daily | November 8, 2022

ROW Manufacturing expanding to meet industry demand

256 Today | August 18, 2022

Intech announces $23.5M expansion, new jobs in Athens

WHNT | June 18, 2022

Limestone County is the fastest growing county in Alabama

WHNT | June 13, 2022

Brewing company poised to expand to Athens

YAHOO! News | May 12, 2022

2021

Opportunity Is Knocking in Athens-Limestone County

Livability | December 4, 2021

Steel company set to invest $30 million in Athens

WAFF| November 23, 2021

Limestone County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state

WAAY| November 19, 2021

Amazon building second new facility in Limestone County

WHNT | November 9, 2021

Economic leader praises Limestone County economy on Labor Day

WAFF | September 6, 2021

Limestone County leads Alabama in capital investments in 2020

WHNT | April 6, 2021

2020

Recycling company expands operations in Athens

WAFF | October 15, 2020

Additional expansion on Athens Facility brings promise of more jobs

WHNT | October13, 2020

Grant to provide upgrades to busy Athens intersection

WAFF | August 13, 2020