State And Nation
‘Synthetic’ marijuana a problem for U.S. military
SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. troops are increasingly using an easy-to-get herbal mix called “Spice,” which mimics a marijuana high, is hard to detect and ...
Associated Press, Author at Athens The News Courier
Archives
Etta James’ condition better, taken off respirator
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Etta James’ manager says the terminally ill blues singer is breathing on her own after being taken off a respirator. Lupe ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 5:07 pm
State And Nation
After many ups and downs, stocks end flat for 2011
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market ended a tumultuous year right where it started. In the final tally, despite big climbs and falls, unexpected ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 5:06 pm
State And Nation
Gov. Bentley new co-chair of regional commission
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has been elected co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission by the governors of the 13 states that ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 5:04 pm
Local News
Tentative agreement reported at Decatur cleanup site
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a tentative settlement in connection with the cleanup costs of a Finley Island Road ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 5:02 pm
Local News
Advice to motorists: Drive sober, buckle up, slow down, no texting
If you plan to drive between now and midnight Monday, you better drive sober, buckle up, watch your speed and lay off the telephone texting. ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 2:00 pm
Local News
Woman’s beer run broke law on tax, volume and location
A story about a Decatur woman’s arrest for transporting 112 gallons of beer from Tennessee to Alabama baffled a number of News Courier readers who ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 12:55 pm
Local News
U.S. 72 in Madison closed this morning
Construction crews will reportedly be closing both sides of U.S. 72 in Madison near the future Target shopping center. The road will be closed from ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 9:26 am
Archives
December is a busy month for popping the question
NEW YORK (AP) — The heck with lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day. Turns out December, with its holiday cheer, romantic winter backdrops and family gatherings, is among ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, December 30, 2011 8:46 am
Sports
Chizik guiding Auburn’s defense against Virginia
ATLANTA (AP) — One year after winning college football’s biggest prize, Auburn’s fall has been painful. The unranked Tigers will finish the season Saturday night ...