Governor Kay Ivey on Jan. 5, announced that ArcelorMittal — one of the world’s leading steel producers — will invest $1.2 ...

The Alabama Tourism Department has designated 2025 the Year of Alabama Trails, a year-long celebration of the state’s diverse ...

Although one of the shortest months of the year, February is known for being Black History Month and National Heart Health ...

An Athens, Alabama, man pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 10, in connection with the January 2024 unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, ...

The Athens Cheer Program sent almost 60 student-athletes to Orlando, Florida, Thursday, Feb. 6, to participate in the 2025 Universal Cheer Associations National High School Cheerleading Championship, ...

Alabama’s largest crayfish species, the Tennessee Bottlebrush Crayfish, has been petitioned for federal listing as endangered. It lives in the Shoal Creek drainage of the Tennessee River. “It ...

In the lead up to Valentine’s Day on Friday, Feb. 14, students and teachers at Athens High School creatively celebrated their annual Random Acts of Kindness Week — showcasing how a little bit ...

HUNTSVILLE — It is with deep sadness that the U.S. Space and Rocket Center has shared the passing of Maria von Braun, who died Monday, Jan. 20, at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, at the age of 96.

Three varsity boys basketball teams in The News Courier’s coverage area recorded wins Friday night to earn spots in this year’s Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State. Athens Bible ...

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is also committed to protecting children from online exploitation and ensuring that those who engage in such behavior are held accountable. They urged the ...

Members of Brittany’s family from Athens who attended the Grammy Awards included Tiffany Bailey, her dad K.J. Howard and her aunt Carla Hood. The number of Athens residents who were present at ...

HANCEVILLE — Athens Bible’s season ended Tuesday following a 41-39 loss to Meek in the Class 1A Northwest Regional Tournament. The Sweet 16 matchup remained close throughout — with neither ...