Author: Ben Bullard | Athens The News Courier

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Credit worthy: Athens receives upgraded Moody’s bond rating

Bond investors who buy into Athens’ future should feel a little more assured of their interests, even as ... Read more

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Reconstructing a legacy: Athens State’s newest building honors Dr. Angie Nazaretian

After a year-long construction effort to forge a new campus legacy from memories of its past, Athens State ... Read more

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Limestone Ledger for August 2

Email community announcements to newscouriersoundoff@gmail.com. Special used book sale The Friends of the Athens-Limestone Public Library will hold ... Read more

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So long, summer: Fall classes underway in Limestone County, Athens City eyes Aug. 5 start

The calendar might declare that there’s still more than a month of summertime left … but for students ... Read more

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The Scout House: Art breathes new life into historic Athens landmark

A historic Athens structure that took a community effort to renovate is now serving as an ideal backdrop ... Read more

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Kansas man dies in Limestone County accident

State law enforcement officials have identified a man who died earlier this week after being struck by a ... Read more

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Carter Hall renovation project gets official green light at Athens State

Plans to renovate and expand an aging Athens State University landmark have officially received a green light, after ... Read more

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Lawmakers to visit Athens July 31

Members of Limestone County’s legislative delegation will engage the community on July 31, at an annual update event ... Read more

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Heat wave: Officials urge caution as temperatures soar

Though August hasn’t quite arrived, all it takes is a quick dash outdoors to know that summer’s hottest ... Read more

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Calhoun debuts new Social Work program offering two degree pathways

Calhoun Community College has announced an expansion to its curriculum aimed at filling Alabama’s demand for skilled social ... Read more