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Cycles of cheer: Children of Athens enjoy Santa, bike and toy giveaway

Children and members of the Athens community were all smiles Tuesday evening as they awaited a visit from…

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Season’s Greetings: Local students share their letters, Christmas wishes with Santa

Sent to The News Courier Dear Santa, My name is Rheygan Nave. I am 10 years old and…

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APD makes felony arrest in pedestrian hit and run

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at 6:30 pm, a vehicle versus pedestrian crash happened on US 72, near…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Tanner Elementary School’s Brianna Fletcher

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

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Update: Suspect arrested in pedestrian injured in hit and run

From Athens police on Thursday, Dec. 21: On Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 11 a.m., Heath Allan Pelzer,…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: West Limestone High School’s Brittian Anderson

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

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City council wishes everyone a ‘Merry Christmas and a happy New Year’

The Athens City Council held its last meeting of the 2023 calendar year Monday. Mayor Ronnie Marks thanked…

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LCS TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Sugar Creek Elementary School’s Christy Johnson

Every year, each elementary and secondary school in the county selects a teacher of the year from their…

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Limestone County announces holiday trash pickup schedule

Limestone County residents on the Monday trash pickup route will have their garbage collected alongside those on the…

Lifestyles

PAWS & REFLECT: Consider this before gifting a pet

Pets are not Christmas gifts; they are a lifetime commitment. Sure, our kids beg and plead for a…