The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

About us

February 9, 2006

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The News Courier, referred to in the 1980s as The Athens LC News Courier, was created when The Alabama Courier and the Limestone Democrat merged in 1969.

The Alabama Courier was established in 1892, while The Limestone Democrat was published from 1899-1968.

The News Courier is located in Limestone County, Ala., in the county seat of Athens.

Limestone County has a population of about 69,000; Athens boasts about 20,000 residents.

We strive to be a leader in the community by providing the best service and being the best source of local news and stories. The staff of The News Courier also strives to be active participants in the community and join and support local events and causes. The staff is committed to providing excellent customer service and to be available to answer questions and help readers with needs and concerns.

We are committed, first and foremost, to our readers.

The News Courier is owned by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., which has headquarters in Birmingham, Ala.



CNHI Core Values:



We are a customer-focused company: We recognize that our customers are the only reason we are in business and we make a commitment to them to listen and respond positively to their needs.



We will conduct our business with integrity: We will act at all times with integrity and honesty, both in our internal and external dealings, with fairness and straightforwardness of conduct.



We are committed to excellence: We will actively seek to achieve and maintain the highest level of excellence in our newspapers and other products and services we provide for our readers and advertisers. We will adhere to the highest standards of journalistic excellence.



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  • local_story_040214749.html The News Courier, referred to in the 1980s as The Athens LC News Courier, was created when The Alabama Courier and the Limestone Democrat merged in 1969.

    The Alabama Courier was established in 1892, while The Limestone Democrat was published from 1899-1968.

    The News Courier is located in Limestone County, Ala., in the county seat of Athens.

    Limestone County has a population of about 69,000; Athens boasts about 20,000 residents.

    We strive to be a leader in the community by providing the best service and being the best source of local news and stories. The staff of The News Courier also strives to be active participants in the community and join and support local events and causes. The staff is committed to providing excellent customer service and to be available to answer questions and help readers with needs and concerns.

    We are committed, first and foremost, to our readers.

    The News Courier is owned by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., which has headquarters in Birmingham, Ala.



    CNHI Core Values:



    We are a customer-focused company: We recognize that our customers are the only reason we are in business and we make a commitment to them to listen and respond positively to their needs.



    We will conduct our business with integrity: We will act at all times with integrity and honesty, both in our internal and external dealings, with fairness and straightforwardness of conduct.



    We are committed to excellence: We will actively seek to achieve and maintain the highest level of excellence in our newspapers and other products and services we provide for our readers and advertisers. We will adhere to the highest standards of journalistic excellence.



    February 9, 2006

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