Athens was under a severe thunderstorm warning Dec. 28 when a brief tornado struck downtown, causing heavy damage.

Southeastern states are on alert as severe weather moves through the area tonight. Several tornado watches and warnings have ...

There is no tropical storm activity for this region. Be prepared and learn helpful tips and information that will help you know what to do in the event of a storm-related emergency.

Local lawmakers vowed Athens “will build back stronger” as damage assessments continued Thursday following the EF-1 tornado ...

The director of the Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens was waiting Thursday for the insurance adjuster to assess the damage ...

State and local leaders gathered in Athens Thursday to show their support after an EF-1 tornado destroyed parts of the city.

One of the hardest hit businesses in downtown Athens during last Saturday’s tornado was the CEI Book Store on Marion Street ...

Athens city leaders held a press conference on Thursday morning after an EF-1 tornado ripped through the city late Saturday ...

ATHENS, Ala. — Athens and Alabama officials held a press conference Thursday morning, with a big focus of aerial footage ...

ATHENS, Ala. — City leaders, the director of the local Emergency Management Agency, and state legislators will be among those addressing the public Thursday at a news conference focused on the damage ...

Athens police have increased their presence on the square to search for possible looters following storm damage.