The sharecropper’s son: Michael Thurmond makes history
A young Michael Thurmond spent much of the 1960s in the back of his father’s pickup truck as they sold fruits and vegetables
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Author: Jackie Wright
Playing it forward
Jessica Lonon is paying forward the support she received from her community throughout her life. Along with teaching, Ms. Lonon
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BOE District 2 appointee admits he did not graduate from Cedar Shoals
At the Clarke County School District Board of Education meeting on Jan. 16, the board appointed Antwon (Keyantwon) Stephens to
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Third annual Athens Area High School Battle of the Bands – January 18, 2020
The third annual Athens Area High School Battle of the Bands was held at the 40 Watt the past weekend.
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Public comment at BOE meeting highlights divisions
Recently the Athens community has been divided over the decisions of the school board. Last Thursday they discussed their thoughts.
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Looking for a Leader: The search for a new principal begins
On November 11, members of the Cedar Shoals community gathered to begin the search for a new principal. Former Cedar
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Analyzing the third Democratic debate
Last Thursday night, ABC hosted the third Democratic Debate at Texas Southern University. The top ten Democratic candidates shared the
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Leading 2020 Democratic candidates: where they stand on three big issues
Tonight ABC is hosting the third Democratic Debate from 8 to 11 p.m. in Houston, Texas. The format will be
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