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Census estimates show Huntsville leads Ala. growth (July 03, 2009 05:10 pm)
SATURDAY'S WEIRD NEWS July 3, 2009 (July 03, 2009 05:02 pm)
Shooting victim remains in ICU (July 02, 2009 09:06 pm)
Trooper still hospitalized (July 02, 2009 09:06 pm)
Athens women accused of writing fake prescriptions on stolen pads (July 02, 2009 09:05 pm)
Sonic boom from aircraft testing frightens residents around Valley (July 02, 2009 09:03 pm)
THURSDAY'S WEIRD NEWS July 2, 2009 (July 02, 2009 09:58 am)
NEWSBEAT July 2 (July 02, 2009 08:54 am)
Athens Police searching for ATV thieves (July 02, 2009 08:53 am)
Trooper injured in motorcycle accident (July 02, 2009 08:52 am)

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Athens swimmers complete regular season undefeatedAthens Swim Team finished the regular season undefeated (4-0) with a win over two Tennessee teams during a tri-meet this week.
Athens Swim Team finished the regular season undefeated (4-0) with a win over two Tennessee teams during a tri-meet this week.
Leading the team with three individual first place wins each were Miriam Aaron, Henry Calatrello, Szymmy Day and Benton Key. Athens hosted the Fayetteville Swim Team and the Marshall County Swim Team. AST will move on to the district championship meet next week in Florence....more>>

• New East gym on hold
• Lagano expected to get many more wins

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Kelly Kazek | Letters to the Editor | Jerry Barksdale | Religion

Everyone needs a place to hide from mean ol' roosters
We’ve all heard about haunted houses. But a house haunts me.
It stood on a Michigan farm, a folk Victorian so common in the Midwest. It’s gabled peaks beckon me still like open arms....more>>

• Too many politicians have cheatin' hearts
• Odes to rats and other celebrity weirdness

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News Courier staffers share cookout recipes
The News Courier celebrated Independence Day early with a cookout Thursday. Four staff members shared their easy but delicious recipes....more>>

• Jackson’s parents waste no time seeking control
• Local expert: Watch for tomato diseases this time of year

LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial
Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday’s public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public....more>>

• Treasurys move higher on disappointing jobs report
• Lawyer: Rowe deciding whether to seek custody

Agriculture | Autos

Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage
Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority....more>>

• Athens-Limestone Hospital offers classes
• July Fourth fireworks sparkle less under recession

SLIDESHOW: Scene 6-28
Abby Jones, daughter of Mark Jones, and family enjoying visit to Disney World having breakfast with the princess’....more>>

• SLIDESHOW: At Play 6-28
• SLIDESHOW: Scene 6-21

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Limestone Ledger 7/3
VFW Auxiliary fish fry
VFW Ladies Auxiliary will have a fish fry Friday at the VFW building at 18615 Alabama 127. Dine in or carry out. Call (256) 233-4941....more>>

• Church Bulletin 7/3
• Limestone Ledger 7-2

State and Nation

LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial
Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday’s public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public....more>>

• 3 ND Highway Patrol troopers honored
• AG wants tape of Birmingham Planned Parenthood

Spirit | Player Of The Week | Homecoming

Tanner rattled by Sulligent
The disappointment on the faces of the Tanner High football players said it all Friday night as they made their way toward the locker room....more>>

• SLIDESHOW: Tanner vs. Lamar County
• SLIDESHOW: Elkmont vs. JB Pennington

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