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PREP ROUNDUP: Athens takes home title at Wildcat Invitational
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (326+ words) Published 10:40 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 Athens" varsity boys golf team showed out at the Wildcat Invitational on Thursday. Will Abernathy (71), Jason Couey (73), Hayden Smith (74) and Peyton Preston (75) put together solid rounds at Terrapin Hills Country Club to help the Golden Eagles…...
THE NEWS COURIER’S ALL-AREA BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM: East Limestone’s Davis earns Player of the Year honors; East Limestone’s Moran named Coach of the Year
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (469+ words) Published 3:16 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Coleby Davis provided a steady presence for East Limestone all season. Examine at the film, and examine at the numbers. Davis averaged 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.6 assists per game to spearhead a balanced offensive attack " the…...
A day to celebrate: Athens hosts countywide Track and Field Special Olympics
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (206+ words) Published 7:16 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 With lots of smiles and plenty of competitive spirit, all-abilities athletes from across Limestone County joined forces with local students this past weekend for the annual Athens-Limestone County Track and Field Special Olympics." Held March 27 and…...
Saturday walking tours return to downtown Athens in April
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (272+ words) Published 6:12 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Ready to step into spring? All month long in April, you can do just that while glimpsing Athens" fascinating past by joining a free Saturday walking tour that explores the city"s historic downtown." Hosted by…...
PREP ROUNDUP: Athens Bible's Murrell tosses no-hitter in win over Meek
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (723+ words) Published 7:37 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Athens Bible's Luke Murrell threw a no-hitter on Tuesday to lift the Trojans to a 14-0 win over Meek in five innings. Murrell scattered 11 strikeouts and walked just one in a dominant effort. Athens Bible (13-5) completed the…...
THE NEWS COURIER’S ALL-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM: Clements’ Malone, West Limestone’s Campbell share Player of the Year honors
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (466+ words) Published 4:46 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Athens Bible's Carver named Coach of the Year Asiah Malone and Raelee Campbell formed quite the dynamic duo this past season. Even if they played for separate teams. Malone produced a strong sophomore campaign with the…...
Limestone County’s Richard Martin Trail among 2026 ‘Creative Places’ grant recipients
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (444+ words) Limestone County's Richard Martin Trail among 2026 "Creative Places' grant recipients'Athens The News Courier Limestone County's Richard Martin Trail among 2026 "Creative Places' grant recipients Published 1:54 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Limestone County's Richard Martin Trail has been selected to receive more than $42,000 in…...
Get out and grill! Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ Festival continues Saturday at Sheriff’s Arena
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (292+ words) Published 6:44 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 Fire up the grill! Back for its third straight year, the Singing River Smoke-O-Rama BBQ Festival is officially underway in Athens this weekend, with a full slate of Saturday sights, smells, and sales at the Limestone…...
AHS Executive Principal Willie Moore among AHSAA Hall of Fame inductees for 2026
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (238+ words) Published 6:39 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 Athens High School Executive Principal Willie Moore is among this year's inductees into the Alabama high School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame." One of 12 school administrators and coaches statewide selected for…...
PREP ROUNDUP: See scores and stats from Thursday, March 26 through Friday, March 27
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (324+ words) Published 8:43 pm Friday, March 27, 2026 Friday " March 27 Collinwood 13, Clements 3 East Limestone 9, Decatur Heritage 5 Brodie Coker: 3-for-3, RBI Chris Fitts: 2 RBIs Landon Compton: 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 K Lindsay Lane 15, Elkmont 6 Bryson McMullin (LL): 2-for-5, 2 RBIs Fin Reding (LL): 2 RBIs Lincoln Conn (LL): 2 RBIs Lane Jones…...