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Fire destroys Athens home
Athens Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at 6:27 p.m. on Sunday evening, July 17, near ... Read more
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Adoption corner: Twinkle Toes
If you are looking for a loyal companion, look no further than Miss Twinkle Toes. She is a ... Read more
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UPDATE: Victims ID’d in train collision
An Athens man and woman have been identified as the two individuals who were struck and killed by ... Read more
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NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has suspended its season “until further notice” after a Utah Jazz player tested ... Read more
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Sound Off for 12/28/2019
Sound Off is a recurring feature appearing in the Wednesday and weekend editions of The News Courier. Those ... Read more
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UPDATE: 1 in custody in armed robbery reported at Tanner business
UPDATED 3:01 p.m.: The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the case. The News Courier will ... Read more
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1 killed in crash on U.S. 72
One person was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash at the intersection of U.S. 72 and Dement ... Read more
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Crews responding to lawn mower accident on Douglas Drive
UPDATE: As of 4:59 p.m., the man has been removed from the water. The extent of his injuries ... Read more
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1 killed in 3-vehicle crash in Athens
One person was killed and three people were injured Sunday night in a three-vehicle crash with a vehicle ... Read more
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UPDATED: One airlifted to Huntsville Hospital after 72 crash
Crews work to extricate a person from an SUV Monday at the intersection of U.S. 72 and Kelli ... Read more