Local woman dies in Friday fire
A woman who was badly burned when she was discovered in her unit at Elmwood Apartments by police and firefighters late Friday night died not long before midnight, authorities said.
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Athens Police make 14 arrests in Friday night drug roundup
Friday night was a busy one for Athens Police officers. While several investigators were conducting a roundup that resulted in 14 arrests, other officers responded to a fire call at…
Family displaced by fire seeking residence to rent
One family displaced by last Sunday’s fire at Athens Village Apartments is desperately looking for a home or apartment to rent in the area.
Scott Robertson and his wife, Amanda, and…
Woman burned in fire at Elmwood Apartments
A woman who was burned over 95 percent of her body after a fire in her unit at Elmwood Apartments was taken to Athens-Limestone Hospital by ambulance at around 10:45…
TVA ranks in Top 10 for economic development
For the fifth year in a row, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been named by Site Selection magazine as one of the top 10 North American utilities for economic development…
Bank robbers remain at large in city, county
Athens Police are still searching for a white man who robbed TVA Credit Union on East Hobbs Street in Athens on July 9.
Trinity reunion parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
The Trinity High School Grand Reunion parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Athens.
Keeping the bees
Limestone County Beekeepers Association received a grant from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers and Valleys district of the RC&D Council.
Trinity High School had many distinguished graduates
Local resident Lt. Col. James L. Walker gathered biographies of some of these graduates as the school celebrates its annual Grand Reunion today and Saturday in Athens.
Part of Clinton Street in Athens to be closed at least 2 more weeks
Clinton Street in Athens, between Lee and Forrest streets, will be closed for at least two more weeks while Athens Utilities replaces sewer lines that are up to 75 years…
Beware cons who say they work for The News Courier
The man told Miller he could not take a check and that if he paid in cash he would knock 10 percent off the bill.
Athens Police, Limestone Sheriff step up patrols during holiday
If you drive in Athens or Limestone County during the Labor Day holiday weekend, you should buckle up, drive the speed limit and catch a cab if you have been…
Athens State to open Center for Lifelong Learning on Courthouse Square
Athens State University’s Center for Lifelong Learning is scheduled to open in early 2011 to serve as an educational and social outlet for all members of the community. It will…
Democratic Ag candidate promises to protect water
Democratic state Commissioner of Agriculture candidate Glen Zorn says it is vital for the continued economic growth of the state to have comprehensive plans to protect water resources.
Zorn was in…
Governor Riley will be guest at Athens mayor’s statehouse campaign kickoff
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has agreed to help launch Athens Mayor Dan Williams’ campaign for the District 5 seat in the state House of Representatives.
Cars on Square proceeds benefit hospital, recreation
The third annual Cars on the Square not only drew large crowds to Athens this June, but also raised $5,400.
Team effort key in child-abuse prosecution system
An African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but it takes a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement and social agencies to treat childhood victims of sex…
