Author: Amanda Shavers | Athens The News Courier

Amanda Shavers joined The Cullman Times in 1997 as the paper's first staff photographer. She has been News Editor since 2008. She is also Content Editor for Cullman Magazine (quarterly), Cullman County Graduation magazine, Fall in Love With Cullman magazine, Salute to Industry magazine and the Senior and Retiree Directory magazine. She is also Content Editor for the weekly St. Clair News-Aegis and she assists with the twice-weekly Athens News Courier.

Limestone Ledger

Limestone Ledger for July 16, 2025

Email community announcements to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com. Revival — Peace Missionary Baptist Church Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Athens (1214 Plainview ... Read more

Arrest Reports

Incidents/arrests July 26-29, 2025

County Calls  The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Monday. June 26, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ... Read more

Community

Limestone Ledger June 28, 2025

Email community announcements to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com. OneGenAway mobile pantry food assistance OneGenAway is bringing its mobile pantry back to ... Read more

News

Restaurant scores June 2-6

Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week June 2-6. The ... Read more

Ledger

Limestone Ledger for May 24

Email community announcements to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com. Juneteenth event Preserving Diversity in America is hosting a Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June ... Read more

Lifestyles

Senior news for May 26

Limestone County Council on Aging Office 256-233-6412 Hours: Elkmont, East Limestone, Tanner, Owens Senior Centers are open 7:30 ... Read more

Columns

(Sense and sensitivity) Mom’s behavior toward daughter hurts relationship

Dear Harriette: Throughout my entire pregnancy, my mom treated me badly. I was 18 when I found out ... Read more

Ledger

Ledger for May 21

Email community announcements to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com. Juneteenth event Preserving Diversity in America is hosting a Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June ... Read more

News

(Gallery) Athens High School Graduation

More than 250 seniors received diplomas during Athens High School commencement Thursday, May 15. Read more

News

SB322 ‘annexation’ bill clears Alabama House

Senate Bill 322 from Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Jefferson County) and Alabama Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, which would ... Read more