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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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.