Columns
(Column) Mac McArthur retires
As the legislative session evolves, I find myself missing my old friend Mac McArthur around the Statehouse. We would visit in the halls and sometimes ...
Author: Tom Mayer Athens The News Courier
Lifestyles
Spring bulbs not blooming? Plan for next season
Spring is just around the corner. As the sun shines brighter and the weather becomes warmer, people start to see the bulbs they planted in ...
by Tom Mayer, Sunday, March 16, 2025 12:53 pm
Editorials
Our view: Spring break can’t be a break from common sense
For many teens and college students, spring break is an opportunity to take a short pause from academic and work demands, offering a chance to ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, March 15, 2025 5:03 pm
Lifestyles
Millers celebrate 50 years of marriage
Wendell and Mary Miller celebrated their 50th Anniversary on March 8, 2025 at Crosshaven Church in Hanceville. They were honored by all four of their ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, March 15, 2025 4:59 pm
Lifestyles
Senior announcements for week of March 17
Limestone County Council on Aging Office: 256-233-6412 Make your plans to attend the “Spring into Health” Health Expo on April 11th at Central Church of ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, March 15, 2025 3:57 pm
Columns
(Column) Alabama has a host of young, prominent political leaders
For the casual observer, taking a cursory look at our political leaders reveals that may we have some pretty old folks in positions of power. ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, March 15, 2025 3:45 pm
Columns
Dave Says: Determination and hard work
Dear Dave: I started listening to your show, and following the Baby Steps, three months ago. I’m already seeing great results with my money. Over ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, March 15, 2025 3:37 pm
Lifestyles
Toni Says: Medicare problems begin with a notice from CMS
Hello Toni: When I turned 65, I continued to work with excellent company benefits. I delayed enrolling in Part B for 5 years, after I ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:42 pm
Local News
APD: 2-vehicle crash injures 5, snarls traffic in Athens
Athens Police Department Officers responded to a two vehicle crash at US 72 West and Brownsferry Road in Athens at 10:48 a.m. Friday. It had ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, March 14, 2025 1:43 pm
Local News
Browns Ferry Unit 2 begins outage, Unit 3 returns to service
ATHENS – On Tuesday, March 4, TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 2 was safely taken offline for its scheduled refueling and maintenance outage. Upon ...