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Women’s conference awards five scholarships

The Round Island Creek Missionary Baptist Association Women’s Conference recently awarded five scholarships for 2023. Tyra Jones Jones…

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“What an honor it has been” APD Chief Johnson announces retirement

After 41 years at the Athens Police Department, Chief Floyd Johnson announced his retirement at the end of…

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Limestone County will ask for part of state allocated federal broadband funding

Alabama will receive $1.4 billion to expand broadband access to unserved areas. That money comes from more than…

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Inmate injured in assault at Limestone Correctional Facility

Alabama Department of Corrections said there was an inmate-on-inmate assault was reported at Limestone Correctional Facility on June…

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Kiddie Carnival in full swing

Families enjoyed a great weekend of carnival fun at this year’s opening weekend of the Athens Lions Club…

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The News Courier earns 9 APA Media Awards

The News Courier earned nine awards in the 2023 Alabama Press Association Media Awards. Those honors included one…

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Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson to retire

Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson announced today to Athens City Council that he will retire after a 41-year…

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In the local spotlight: Jay Hudson

The City of Athens is shining the local spotlight on a man whose voice once echoed over our…

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County discusses building permits

Limestone County has experienced explosive growth during the past several years with new homes, apartments and neighborhoods popping…

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April Wise promoted to director at Athens-Limestone Public Library

The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a new director at the helm, but she’s not new to the books…