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šŸŒ± What's closedā€”and what's happeningā€”in Athens this Veterans Day

Athens, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What's closedā€”and what's happeningā€”in Athens this Veterans Day
  • New I-65 signs aim to put Athens on travelers' radar
  • Athens veterans bring new memorials to Ardmore Welcome Center

Also on today's calendar: November 12th @ Clements High School and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 60, low: 37.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 50 and low of 31 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Veterans Day 2026: Information on local closures and events (enewscourier.com) ā€” Athens and Limestone County offices and schools are closed for Veterans Day, but trash collection runs as usual, with city bins due curbside by 6 a.m. Two Athens observances begin at 11 a.m., including a free parade from Athens High through downtown to the Athens-Limestone Public Library.
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2. Local legislators secure $100K for I-65 signage to highlight Limestone County tourism (enewscourier.com) ā€” A $100,000 state grant will fund signs along Interstate 65 to help draw travelers into Athens and other Limestone County destinations. Local tourism officials see the nearly 28,500 vehicles passing through Athens daily as an opportunity to bring more customers to shops, restaurants and attractions.
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3. Veterans dedicate new memorials in Limestone County (hvilleblast.com) ā€” Athens veterans have added new tributes to fallen service members at the Ardmore Welcome Center in Limestone County. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 511 dedicated the monuments Nov. 7 after years of planning that also included restoring existing memorials. The public can visit anytime, according to ALDOT.
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4. PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Local standouts showcase talents at state meet (enewscourier.com) ā€” Athens Bible's Kaylie Key finished fourth in her classification at the state cross country meet in Danville, leading several Athens runners who earned All-State honors. Athens High's Kate Sanders and Aidan Ennis each placed 14th, while Athens Bible's Ethan Barnes finished 11th. Athens Bible's boys placed sixth as a team, and Athens High's boys took seventh.
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5. Athens High School students host Veterans Day program (waff.com) ā€” Athens High School students spent months organizing a Veterans Day program to honor local veterans. Student Council President Holden Whittaker said invitations reached veterans through local organizations, including the American Legion and VFW. Veterans who attended said the gathering offered time to reflect on people who influenced them.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

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Ok Athens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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