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Athens students pitch business ideas at annual 'Shark Tank' competition
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (344+ words) Published 7:31 am Saturday, March 7, 2026 By Special to the News Courier "Our 5th graders were inspired as they watched and supported their high school peers pitching innovative ideas at Shark Tank," said Mitchell. "I hope they walked away knowing this: you're never…...
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures: Local kids receive free screenings during dental bus visit
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (325+ words) Published 5:27 am Saturday, March 7, 2026 By Sheena Hicks, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), Greater Huntsville Area Section Partners with Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures to Serve Athens and Decatur Boys & Girls Clubs The National…...
Athens State awarded $2M grant for STEM scholarships from National Science Foundation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Published 7:20 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Eligible Athens State students who select a STEM field for study could soon benefit from new scholarship funds, thanks to a major grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The university has been awarded a…...
AHS debuts Golden Eagle Career Connection event to link students with life beyond high school
3+ week, 3+ day ago (235+ words) Published 6:11 am Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Today's a big day for Athens High School students making post-graduation plans: It's the school's first-ever career fair that aims to put potential employers directly in touch with aspiring future hires." Athens High will host its…...
ABS student earns oration scholarship from local American Legion
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (249+ words) Published 6:28 am Saturday, February 7, 2026 Athens Bible School sophomore Justin Crafton was selected this week to represent Limestone County at the American Legion District 12 Oratorical Contest, to be held at Post 15 in Decatur later this month." The son of Tim and…...
Limestone County Economic Development Association’s Blake Williams named Alabama Young PR Professional of the Year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (169+ words) Published 8:03 am Wednesday, January 21, 2026 One of Limestone County's key leaders in driving local economic development earned top statewide honors at a recent annual celebration hosted by professional colleagues. Blake Williams, communication and research specialist for the Limestone County Economic Development…...
Officials celebrate life of former Athens student on Meningitis Awareness Day
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) Published 5:58 am Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Local officials commemorated the life of a former Athens student while emphasizing health awareness on Tuesday, proclaiming September 23 as Meningitis Awareness Day in the City of Athens and Limestone County." Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks joined with…...