Editorials
Editorial: Keep Washington out of our life (expectancies)
Some good news as 2024 nears the end: Life expectancy in the U.S. last year made an unusually sharp increase as deaths from most major ...
Tom Mayer, Author at Athens The News Courier - Page 2 of 4
Columns
(Column) Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024
My tradition is to make my year end column a tribute to major political figures that passed away during the year. My column last week ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, January 4, 2025 12:17 pm
Uncategorized
Today in history: January 4, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House
Today is Saturday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2025. There are 361 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 4, 2007, ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, January 3, 2025 10:01 am
Lifestyles
Ethan Egner achieves Austin Peay State University Dean’s List Fall 2024
CLARKSVILLE, TN — Austin Peay State University recognized Ethan Egner from Athens, AL, as one of the students named to the Dean’s List for academic ...
by Tom Mayer, Friday, January 3, 2025 9:46 am
Local News
USPS suspends mail service for National Day of Observance for former President Jimmy Carter
The United States Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, for a National Day ...
by Tom Mayer, Thursday, January 2, 2025 12:11 pm
Local News
ALEA: Crash claims life of Elkmont man
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, has claimed the life of an Elkmont man.
by Tom Mayer, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 10:55 am
Editorials
Our view: Holidays not all that merry for some
But if you’ve ever lost someone close to you — be it a pet, parent, child or other loved one — this time of the ...
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, December 14, 2024 9:58 am
Editorials
Our view: Be aware: ‘Tis the season of scams
The IRS has a message for you, and although it’s not coming certified mail in a logo-embossed envelope, it’s one worth paying attention to.
by Tom Mayer, Saturday, December 7, 2024 11:44 pm
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 ...
by Tom Mayer, Monday, December 2, 2024 10:30 am
Columns
Senior announcements: Week of Dec. 2
Senior center announcements for the week of Dec. 2.