Opinion
(Column) The political fun and games begin in 2026
The 2026 election season has begun. It is our big election year in Alabama politics. All our Constitutional ... Read more
Author: Tom Mayer | Athens The News Courier
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Alabama native, newspaper professional promoted to Courier general manager
Heather Casillas has been promoted from group advertising director to general manager overseeing The Cullman Times, The Athens ... Read more
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Restaurant reports April 5, 2025
Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week March 21-28. The ... Read more
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Reports, April 5, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Tuesday-Thursday. March 31, 2025- no report April ... Read more
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Fatal crash in Athens claims adult, child
DECATUR POST — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, has claimed two ... Read more
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County escapes damage, recedes from drought in wake of weekend storms
Limestone County officials noted no significant damage from the most recent severe weather and heavy rainfall that swept ... Read more
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Reports, week of March 27, 2025
County Calls The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls Friday-Monday. March 27, 2025 Suspicious (person, item, ... Read more
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Limestone Ledger, April 2, 2025
This Week Athens Ladies Civitan Club Vidalia Onion Sale The annual Athens Ladies Civitan Club Vidalia Onion Sale ... Read more
Columns
(Dave Says) He’s going to need you in his life
Dear Dave: My wife and I are going through a divorce, and she just had our first child. ... Read more
Local News
North Alabama team tops Athens barbecue festival
The aroma of mouthwatering BBQ again filled the air in Athens. The second annual Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ ... Read more