The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama Local News

BREAKING: State offers $1.75 million in incentives for steel plant

2012-02-10T18:15:49-06:00

On Monday, the Limestone County Commission and Athens City Council held a joint meeting to approve local incentives for the company, including a sales and property tax abatement worth $22 million.

Quick-acting deputies nab burglary suspects

2012-02-10T17:28:18-06:00

ALDOT to begin slide repair on I-65

2012-02-10T17:08:03-06:00

Motorists are requested to consider using alternate routes, adjust arrival/departure times, observe work zone speed limits and other work zone and detour signs and use extreme caution between exits 328 and 334.

Ala. House starts session with job creation bills

2012-02-10T08:49:46-06:00

The House also approved bills offering tax incentives to coal mining businesses and to data processing companies.

Judge: Bishop inquest transcript to be made public

2012-02-10T08:47:35-06:00

Bishop is in prison awaiting trial, charged with opening fire on her co-workers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in February 2010, killing three and wounding three.

Gas prices up; could hit $4 by spring

2012-02-10T08:18:41-06:00

Gas prices have risen steadily over the past several days to above the $3.30 mark in most locations across the state.

Williams reflects on 1st week of session

2012-02-10T08:15:02-06:00

With the first week of the 2012 Alabama Legislative session in the books, Rep. Dan Williams, R-Athens, is enjoying a victory after the House passed a jobs bill that includes an amendment he sponsored.

Cook, eat or bid on goods at upcoming Chili Challenge

2012-02-10T08:12:06-06:00

The 24th annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge and Silent Auction will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Athens High School.

AMVETS offer free membership

2012-02-10T08:11:15-06:00