Local News
Leaf pickup information for Athens
The City of Athens Sanitation Dept. will start leaf pickup on Nov. 7. The department will pick up ... Read more
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Lifestyles
HOME & GARDEN SPOT: Maintaining spring habitats for eastern bluebirds
All across Alabama, the eastern bluebird’s striking color and soothing call make it a friendly visitor to backyards ... Read more
Local News
ADVISORY: City officials give update on utilities, streets
Utilities Athens Utilities Electric Department Manager Blair Davis said as of 6 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 16) there are ... Read more
Local News
City of Athens offices closed Tuesday
City of Athens offices will be closed Tuesday due to inclement weather. According to a post by the ... Read more
Local News
Scattered power outages reported in Athens, county
Scattered power outages have been reported in parts of Athens and Limestone County, according to the City of ... Read more
State And Nation
1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips through Fultondale
FULTONDALE, Ala. (AP) — A teenager huddling in his basement was killed and several of his family members ... Read more
Lifestyles
HOME & GARDEN SPOT: Pruning ornamental trees
Nurseries do a great job in training ornamental trees when they are young and getting them off to ... Read more
Lifestyles
HOME & GARDEN SPOT: Training ornamental trees
It is disappointing to see large trees and limbs damaged by the wind. There is no way to ... Read more
Letters To The Editor
Letters to the editor for 10/7/20
The News Courier encourages letters to the editor. Submissions should be no more than 400 words and include ... Read more
Local News
City’s final round of leaf collection to start next week
Athens residents with leaves that need to be raked or blown and cleared have less than a week ... Read more