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Athens Main Street to cut ribbon on Merchant’s Alley
It’s been a project 11 months in the making, but nonprofit Athens Main Street will soon be officially ... Read more
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Veterans museum to close until Sept. 1
The Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives has announced it will close its doors until Wednesday, Sept. 1, due ... Read more
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DUCK POND DISCOVERY: Sinkhole opens at Athens park
Visitors to Athens’ Big Spring Memorial Park may notice a new construction project near the duck pond, courtesy ... Read more
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Let freedom ring
Limestone County residents and visitors watched fireworks Sunday in the night sky above Athens. The annual fireworks show, hosted by ... Read more
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Vaccine clinic adjusts hours for walk-ins
Athens-Limestone Hospital has announced new hours for its COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic. The hospital shared via social media ... Read more
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Spring-break partying falls victim to COVID-19 crisis
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Goodbye, sunshine. Hello, study sessions. Colleges around the U.S. are scaling back spring ... Read more
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PROGRESS 2021: Tourism looks to recover from pandemic
Editor’s Note: This article is part of an annual series by The News Courier called “Progress.” This year, ... Read more
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Additional outdoor dining available in downtown Athens
Visitors to downtown Athens have a new opportunity to enjoy outdoor dining thanks to new tables on the ... Read more
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HOLIDAY SPIRIT: Main Street hosting Sippin’ Cider next week
With Thanksgiving now behind us, it’s time to get into the winter holiday spirit. Thanks to a partnership ... Read more
Lifestyles
In the holiday spirit: North Pole Stroll coming back to Big Spring Memorial Park
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in downtown Athens. Residents and visitors have the opportunity to ... Read more