On Monday, Chief Greg Werner began his tenure as the head of the Athens Fire/Rescue Department. With over 23 years of experience as a firefighter, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the position.Chief Werner was hired after a thorough search by the …

Last week, first responders from around Henderson County gathered in Athens to receive tunnel rescue training. You might have noticed them walking around Kiwanis Park wearing what looked like large backpacks and gas masks.That equipment is actually …

The Athens Police Department, family, and friends celebrated APD Sgt. William "Bill" Carlow's final day at the department Friday at the Cain Center.  Sgt. Carlow retired after 28 years at the department.Sgt. Carlow started his career as a jailer at …

Officials from Athens and throughout Henderson County attended a Blessing and Ribbon Cutting event Thursday morning, celebrating the opening of the new CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Francis Emergency Care Center and the expansion of their Athens clinic.Th…