A portion of the Swan Creek Greenway in Athens is now officially part of a much larger trail network that aims to connect communities across north Alabama — and now there’s signage to prove it. Local ...

An Athens man originally charged with murder in connection with a 2023 fentanyl-related overdose fatality has received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of manslaughter. Gary ...

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With a heavily attended public hearing crowd on hand, the Athens City Council this week approved a change to its current zoning ordinance. One, officials said, aims to preemptively address any future ...

Tanner’s Rickey Speights Jr. earned second-team honors in Class 2A when the Alabama Sports Writers Association, of which The News Courier is a voting member, announced this year’s All-State basketball ...

The Athens Gators swim team won the Alabama Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) District I championship meet this week. The top four swimmers in each event — and/or swimmers with times meeting ...

It’s been nearly three years since a September 2023 community meeting in which Strain Road residents in Athens say that an Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) representative informed ...

Check out www.enewscourier.com or The News Courier Facebook page for full coverage of prep volleyball this season. Local statistics, match scores, and individual/team milestones may be sent to ...

A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck — it’s the product of thoughtful breeding and attentive management. That’s why researchers at Auburn University dig into each strawberry ...

The Athens Farmer’s Market officially kicked off a bountiful 2026 season on Tuesday, May 5 with a ribbon cutting ceremony in commemoration of 40 years under the local institution’s Green Street ...

Athens Bible rode a potent offensive performance to an opening-round series win on Friday night. The Trojans racked up 17 hits against No. 6 Lynn, and Luke Murrell struck out 15 batters across six ...

Elkmont’s postseason journey came to a close on Thursday following a second-round sweep at the hands of Collinsville. The No. 10 Red Devils (24-13) tallied just two hits and struck out 15 times in a 7 ...