Mignon News

After being ready Monday to approve an architect for the construction of a new municipal building, the Athens City Council abruptly changed course Wednesday, saying they would wait one to three years for the project.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ron Sparks, right, chats with Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely and Athens City Councilwoman Mignon Bowers while in town Thursday for a reception at the Sheriff's Rodeo Arena.

Plans are set for the city's annual Independence Day Celebration. The event will be held inside Legion Stadium Friday, June 26.

According to the NY Daily News, the Fifth Avenue Record and Tape Center on Fifth Avenue near 9th Street has a stay of execution.

Looking at our Legislature, our local government and another rain-threatened weekend, it is easy to become discouraged.

UAB senior Xiao Jin Zou is a member of the first graduating class of Smith Scholars, a scholarship program aimed at first-generation college students.

Fewer than three years after their church burned in an arson fire, the congregation at Rocky Mount Baptist Church has reason to celebrate-construction of their new sanctuary building is complete.

Old newspapers, Avondale fabrics and a film reel are just a few of the treasures the now-dusty casket held for half a century.

Five years ago, Alabama journalist and heiress Mignon C. Smith created a scholarship in her parents' names.

The foundation's administrator, Ahrian Davis Tyler, made the announcement today.