Author: Staff Reports Athens The News Courier

Lifestyles

Applications open for Alabama State Parks Ambassador program

Alabama State Parks has launched a new way for park enthusiasts to promote the 21 state parks by providing photos, video and more to be ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:24 pm

Columns

(On religion) Another threat to ancient churches of Syria

In the Triumph of Orthodoxy service on the first Sunday of Great Lent, the clergy and faithful proclaim — with many shouting — bold statements ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:17 am

Columns

Alabama State Parks upgrades golf courses

Most people are aware of the stunning natural beauty, the hiking and biking trails and upgraded accommodations at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, March 14, 2025 11:27 am

Columns

(SENSE & SENSITIVITY) Parent wants to confront teacher about son’s injury

DEAR HARRIETTE: My kid twisted his ankle at school today, and the teacher didn’t do anything about it. My son told me that he was ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Thursday, March 13, 2025 11:04 am

Columns

(Guest column) Proposed ‘health plans’ will hurt cancer survivors

This column is in response to the Feb. 15 column “The Big Blue Bully” by Steve Flowers. As a cancer survivor, I know how quickly ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:12 am

Columns

(Ask the Doctors) GLP-1 microdosing is experimental, unauthorized

Dear Doctors: I’m trying to lose the 18 pounds I have gained since the pandemic. It has been hard enough that I’m wondering about Ozempic. ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:11 am

Arrest Reports

Reports March 6-10

County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Monday. March 6, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, vehicle)- 9000 block US Hwy 31, 11000 ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 9:53 am

News

Alabamians led nation in money lost from online scams

Ever received a suspicious or confusing call or text, particularly during tax season? Scammers use this and other schemes to trick people into providing sensitive ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Friday, March 7, 2025 1:48 pm

Columns

(Sense and Sensitivity) Friend upset women forgoes tipping when eating out

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who never tips when we go out to eat, and honestly, it’s starting to bother me. I understand it ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:53 pm

Columns

(Ask the Doctors) Ever-younger patients appearing with kidney stones

Dear Doctors: Our son had some of the symptoms of appendicitis. His lower right side was aching, and he was throwing up. At the emergency ... Read more

by Staff Reports, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:48 pm

< Older