ATHENS, Alabama – Before the onset of World War II, southerners were becoming fascinated with a newfangled invention known as the drive-in theater. The first theater opened in New Jersey in 1933 ...

Athens is officially one of Alabama’s fastest-growing cities, according to newly released numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. The city grew by 5.3% from 2023 to 2024, adding 1,641 residents for ...

ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Athens was named as the second fastest-growing city in Alabama. With a population of 32,587 in 2024, the city saw a growth of 1,641 ...

ATHENS, ALABAMA – Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett called the company’s Athens, Alabama, facility the “largest furniture plant in the world.” That's according to a press release, from the folks ...

"Alabama has been a great partner to Buc-ee's, and we expect to continue that success in Athens and Limestone County," said Stan Beard of Buc-ee's in the release. "Our first location on I-65 ...