News
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and ...
Tom Mayer, Author at Athens The News Courier
Columns
Senior announcements: Week of Dec. 2
Senior center announcements for the week of Dec. 2.
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:57 pm
Columns
(Column) Alabama vs. Auburn and a house divided
The only sport that Alabamians enjoy more than Alabama politics is college football. We especially love the Alabama vs. Auburn football game — one of ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:39 pm
Opinion
Letter to the editor: Thank you, Athens!
On Nov. 15-16, the Dekko Foundation hosted 160 teens and adults for a youth philanthropy retreat in Athens, Aalabama. Citizen Phil of Generation YP (Youth ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 11:15 pm
Columns
In review: Booking a full year of reading
If only us readers could just spend our days … reading. What would a year look like? Here, the editors of Home for the Holidays ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, November 29, 2024 4:06 pm
Uncategorized
Our view: Do your part to ensure roadways are safe this Thanksgiving
AAA expects record-setting travel numbers for Thanksgiving and it’s expected that more than 2 million Alabamians will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday. ...
by Tom Mayer, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 11:59 am
Uncategorized
ALDOT limits road construction for holiday
Travelers on Alabama’s roadways can expect higher traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and ...
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:59 pm
Editorials
Our view: Buy big by shopping small
As the peak shopping season kicks off this week, don’t forget to shop small.
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:59 pm
News
ADPH launches CDC’s Hear Her Campaign
Alabama women die each year from complications related to pregnancy and these deaths occur during pregnancy and up to one year following a pregnancy/delivery.
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:59 pm
News
Future of Farming Nutrient Management meetings slated for early December
By Katie Nichols, Alabama Cooperative Extension System AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Row crop producers are invited to a series of farmer-focused nutrient management meetings in ...