Work to improve the stretch of roadway linking Interstate 65 to the Tanner area has crossed a major milestone, after the ...

The Athens Gators swim team shined at the Alabama State Games in Birmingham earlier this month. The Gators sent 15 swimmers to the multi-sport, Olympic-style event that features athletes of all ages.

The Athens City Council narrowly approved a proposal to commit city funds toward the renovation of an Athens State University building this week, voting 3-2 in favor of annual payments totaling $3.89 ...

The span of Interstate 65 stretching south from Athens is set for more construction work this summer, with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) planning bridge repair work to start this ...

That’s the musical theme for the admission-free June installment of Fridays After Five, the family-friendly summertime block ...

There will be a town hall meeting of the Limestone County Alabama Democratic Conference (A.D.C.) at Frazier C.M.E. Church (1108 Hines Street in Athens) on Wednesday, June 28, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

If you see a bear in Athens this week, don’t try to corner it for a selfie. In fact, it’s probably in your best interest — as well as the bear’s — to just give it a wide berth. On its Facebook page ...

Bethune headlines The News Courier’s All-Area softball team as the Overall Player of the Year. Athens’ Caitlyn Tedford ...

A man riding a bicycle died following a Monday morning traffic accident that occurred approximately 12 miles northwest of Athens, according to Alabama State Troopers. The single-vehicle crash claimed ...