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Saturday, April 20 - 6:39 PM Athens News Courier

Kudos are in order to Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation for their decision to widen Interstate 565 and make improvements to... [Read More]

Pryor Field Airport Authority to hold meeting

Saturday, April 20 - 4:04 PM Athens News Courier

The Pryor Field Airport Authority will hold a special called meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the main terminal at 22511 Stearman Way,... [Read More]

Athanasius' festal letter and the scripture

Saturday, April 20 - 1:00 PM Athens News Courier

Editor's note: The final installment in a series about the foundations of Easter. [Read More]

Seniors complete community service

Saturday, April 20 - 12:16 PM Athens News Courier

Eight graduating seniors from Lindsay Lane Christian Academy are the first to have participated in the United Way of Athens-Limestone County's Graduate Recognition Program. [Read More]

County softball tournament canceled

Saturday, April 20 - 12:11 PM Athens News Courier

Torrential rain Friday night and early Saturday morning has caused the cancellation of the Limestone County Softball Tournament. [Read More]

A cross to bear

Saturday, April 20 - 7:52 AM Athens News Courier

The middle cross at Athens First United Methodist Church on Jefferson Street, top, is draped in black on Good Friday to represent the crucifixion. The... [Read More]

EARTH DAY & EXPO: Annual event set for April 27

Saturday, April 20 - 7:28 AM Athens News Courier - Adam Smith

If you have any interest in hissing cockroaches, science experiments or learning how to help the environment, the annual Earth Day & Outdoor Expo could... [Read More]

Superintendents advocate for better retirement benefits

Saturday, April 20 - 7:28 AM Athens News Courier - Jessica Barnett

Superintendents joined elected officials in Montgomery this week to speak in favor of a bill that would improve retirement benefits for Alabama teachers. [Read More]

Local GOP to host Tax Freedom Day

Saturday, April 20 - 7:03 AM Athens News Courier - Adam Smith

If you've ever wondered how your tax dollars are spent or about what can be done to reduce government debt, you may be able to... [Read More]

ACS seeks public input on important skills for grads

Saturday, April 20 - 6:33 AM Athens News Courier - Jessica Barnett

When asked to describe the characteristics required of today's high school graduate, what comes to mind? Is it creativity, resilience, time management or something else... [Read More]

Limestone Ledger for 4/20/19

Saturday, April 20 - 5:12 AM Athens News Courier

TODAY... [Read More]

Church Bulletin for 4/20/19

Saturday, April 20 - 4:01 AM Athens News Courier

• Easter service. Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 14204 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens, will host an Easter sunrise service 6 a.m. Sunday, April 21. Easter... [Read More]

Arrest Reports for 4/20/19

Saturday, April 20 - 3:25 AM Athens News Courier

County arrests... [Read More]

State Senate OKs school security bill

Friday, April 19 - 6:31 PM Athens News Courier - MONTGOMERY

The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would let local school boards of education hire retired law enforcement officers to serve as armed... [Read More]

Ivey announces First Class pre-K tops in nation

Friday, April 19 - 6:11 PM Athens News Courier - MONTGOMERY

Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the National Institute for Early Education Research had ranked Alabama's First Class Pre-K as the nation's highest quality state... [Read More]

Calhoun hosts mock drill for paramedic, EMT students

Friday, April 19 - 5:46 PM Athens News Courier - Jessica Barnett

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Shannon

Friday, April 19 - 5:12 PM Athens News Courier

This is a Death Notice for Shannon Bloodworth published on 2019-04-19 in The News Courier... [Read More]

DHR probe leads to arrest of Athens man

Friday, April 19 - 5:05 PM Athens News Courier

An Athens man was arrested Thursday on drug charges after various narcotics and a handgun were found in a home, according to a social media... [Read More]

Superintendent says suspension matter to be resolved next week

Friday, April 19 - 2:00 PM Athens News Courier - Jean Cole

Athens school board members will make their final determination this week regarding the suspension of a student related to the April 10 altercation at Athens... [Read More]

Pets and the People Who Love Them

Friday, April 19 - 1:54 PM Athens News Courier - Kathleen Ross

Several years ago, Bobby McGee, a young shepherd mix, was found injured along U.S. 31 near Calhoun Community College. He was covered in ticks. When... [Read More]

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