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.

Eleven Golden Eagles recently represented Athens City Schools in the 88th Annual American Legion Boys State at The University ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Athens Gators swim team picked up a meet win against the Shelbyville Sharks earlier this month — with numerous swimmers medaling in their respective events.

George McMillan epitomized the adage that I often use, “friends and neighbors politics.” He had the most positive, natural personality for politics.

In case you didn’t know, nuclear weapons are destructive. That’s the message from Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. director of national intelligence, in a social-media video this week warning of a ...

Toni King. Dear Toni: I am an American turning 65 in September and am confused about my Medicare decision. I don’t know where to start or what to do. Can you please help me with what my Medicare ...

Trust me, you’ll run into all sorts of collectors no matter what kind of debt you have. Occasionally, they’re friendly and reasonable. Others can be downright nasty.