In the News

• Little hearts in Athens going out to Moore, Okla.

  A special group of students from two classes at South Athens Elementary recently made cards to show their love and sympathy for the victims of this week’s deadly tornado in Moore, Okla.

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

Local News

• In remembrance of heroes

  The roll call of armed services veterans buried in the Athens City Cemetery for the past century-and-a-half is a long one.
  A Veterans Memorial, created in their honor, will be dedicated on Memorial Day Monday, with 5th District Congressman Jeb Hensarling serving as the keynote speaker.  The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the cemetery on South Prairieville Street.

  May 24, 2013

• Does Athens Middle School have talent? You bet it does!
• A little old and new
• The natural approach
• Oklahoma: More than its share of disasters

Sports

• AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: 8 Bobcats baseball players receive all-district honors

  The District 19-A baseball all-district team was announced this week and eight Cross Roads Bobcats made the list.

  May 25, 2013

• HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Heading down under
• SUMMER CAMPS: Athens ISD hosting summer camps starting June 11
• BRETT HOFFMAN: Walker, Cooper thrive at inaugural Champions Challenge
• 5/21/13 Camps Calendar

Opinion

• JEFF RIGGS: I'll cherish every second of our first 25 years

  Twenty-five years is a long time to do just about anything. At least that is true with many things.

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• 5/24 MAIL CALL: Yes, I know it’s too late, but ...
• 5/23 MAIL CALL: Maybe a ‘thank you’ would be nice, Mr. President
• KATHI NAILLING: I’m not ready to retire just yet — I’m just thinking about it
• 5/18 MAIL CALL: Patriots, or traitors?

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