1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (223+ words) Published 5:41 am Saturday, November 22, 2025 Santa Claus isn't just coming to town in Athens this weekend " as a matter of fact, he's already here." The 39th annual Athens Christmas Open House welcomed this year's return of Old St. Nick with a Friday…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (469+ words) Published 6:04 am Sunday, November 16, 2025 Holiday shopping in Limestone County is about more than crossing items off a list " it's about discovering treasures you won't find anywhere else. And when shoppers enter Osbourne's Jewelers in Athens, they'll notice a carefully curated…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (249+ words) Published 4:33 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025 This year, The News Courier is launching a new editorial series, Shop Local for the Holidays, to high- light just how important it is to support the businesses that give our area its distinctive character and…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (264+ words) Published 9:53 am Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Even as city leaders eye a new Publix grocery development on Athens" east side, another major food retailer has begun construction over on the west side of town." Last week, company officials broke ground on a…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (740+ words) Published 3:59 pm Sunday, February 2, 2025 By Justin Miller, Alabama Cooperative Extension System AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. " Need a helping hand in the kitchen to face the new year and cold temperatures that are paying a visit to Alabama? Slow cookers are go-to…...