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4 arrested after more than a pound of meth, pills, guns seized in Limestone County drug bust
Four people were arrested on multiple drug-related charges in Elkmont. According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, more than a pound of methamphetamine, three firearms, and a numerous variation of pills were seized during a narcotics operation. Randall Daly was charged with drug trafficking (methamphetamine), distribution of a controlled...
No-hitter boosts Hartselle to Class 6A playoff sweep of Athens
Top-ranked Hartselle rolled into the Class 6A state semifinals on the strength of a pair of strong pitching performances against Athens at home on Thursday, including a no-hitter by Jace Meadows in the opener. The Tigers swept the doubleheader 1-0 and 4-0 to improve to 31-8 on the season and...
Athens students showcase art projects
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Students at Athens Renaissance School presented art projects they’ve been working on for several months. The showcase is called “How Might Art Enhance Our Community”. It enabled students to develop their knowledge and skills as they explored real-world problems and challenges. This year,...
Growing pains causing Athens city Leaders to redraw district lines
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF)- Limestone County is the fastest-growing county in the state. With the immense growth, comes immense growing pains. That’s why the Athens City Council is working to make sure the city grows efficiently with the area. A new redistricting plan will make sure the population is roughly...
Athens High School hosting mental health week
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Mental Health is a big concern in schools across the Tennessee Valley. That’s why Athens High School is hosting a full week for students to learn about the issue. The school is hosting its fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Week from April 29 to May...
Athens student-athlete starts women in sports podcast
ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — Athens sophomore soccer and basketball player Kinley Hargrove has been playing sports for as long as she can remember. “I started playing at the rec center here and I fell in love,” Hargrove said. From the basketball court to the soccer field, the competitive spirit has driven Hargrove since she was […]
Gonzalez scores 104th soccer goal of high school career
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Jessica Gonzalez has scored 41 goals during her sophomore high school soccer season. She has 104 career Varsity soccer goals, on pace to break her High School career goals record at 120. Gonzalez has excelled since a 7th grader on the Clements High School soccer team.
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