http://www.enewscourier.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:46:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_324094708.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_324094708.html This weekend is the time when Athens comes alive for the holiday season. The courthouse square will be a bustle of activity for the annual open house and, down the street, the Donnell House Board of Trustees also has a day of good things planned. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_324094305.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_324094305.html An Athens man was arrested on a warrant Wednesday in connection with the theft of gold coins from an Athens home sometime between September and October, an official said. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_324091907.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_324091907.html Athens and Limestone County arrest and incident reports for November 20, 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:37:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223809.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223809.html The state attorney general has closed its investigation into an alleged drunk-driving ticket fix by an Athens Police supervisor because no criminal action was found, the police chief said Thursday.A supervisor and the arresting officer have been reprimanded for failing to follow procedures, he said. Meanwhile, the man charged with driving drunk — William Jeffers, 43, of Killen — was convicted Thursday in Municipal Court of driving under the influence at 2:26 a.m. June 7 on U.S. 72 near Seven Mile Post Road. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223634.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223634.html After nearly three years as chief executive officer of Athens-Limestone Hospital, Cary Payne will retire at the end of the year.Payne confirmed his plans Thursday, saying he had told the hospital board of them about six weeks ago.Payne came to Athens-Limestone in 1996 to be assistant administrator, eventually becoming chief operating officer, a position he held for eight years before being named CEO in January 2007. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:34:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223523.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223523.html The swine flu vaccine that will be given to Alabama school children beginning Monday does not contain the mercury-based preservative thimerosol, according to the state Health Department. A few parents told The News Courier on Thursday they would not allow their children to receive the nasal mist vaccine at clinics that begin Monday because they fear it contains the preservative. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:32:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223345.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223345.html Refinancing a 1998 revenue bond should net the Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority nearly $300,000.Interim General Manager Tammy Smith recommended refunding the bonds after discussing the matter with auditor Cecil Armstrong Jr. and Scott Bammon of Thornton Farish, Inc., the authority’s bond agent.“It will save us nearly $300,000 over the life of the bond,” Smith said. “I recommend we put the money in the Debt Service Reserve Fund.” Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223220.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323223220.html A former Athens High School student who now has a son in the athletic program told the Athens City Board of Education Thursday that he has become alarmed by the use of excessive profanity during games and practices.Superintendent Orman Bridges told the parent, Kenny Brinkley, that he had noticed foul language being used by students and coaches and had addressed it immediately. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:36:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323093710.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323093710.html It’s what you do with what you have that makes all the difference when individuals and organizations run short on money these days.But that doesn’t mean that charitable organizations and causes have to suffer. That’s the message that young people learned last weekend during a retreat for Youth Pods philanthropic organizations for young people. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323093423.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323093423.html Limestone County deputies arrested three people on unrelated theft charges Tuesday and were investigating a burglary overnight. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:29:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323093143.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323093143.html Athens Police arrested a woman wanted since February for allegedly trying to obtain a prescription diet drug under a relative’s name, an official said. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323092910.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323092910.html An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Limestone County grocer on misdemeanor charges of possessing an illegal gaming device and selling cigarettes without a license. Agents with the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board arrested Johnny “Travis” Posey, 29, at his store — Posey’s Grocery on U.S. 72 West — about 6:30 a.m. Friday, said District 4 Sgt. John Venegoni. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:18:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323092152.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_323092152.html Athens and Limestone County arrest and incident reports for November 19, 2009. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:58:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_322220052.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_322220052.html The proposed Habitat for Humanity “Restore” won its request for conditional use approval from the Athens Planning Commission by a 4-to-2 vote. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:55:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_322215730.html http://www.enewscourier.com/local/local_story_322215730.html Eight-year Ardmore, Tenn., board of aldermen member Tim McConnell has been elected mayor. McConnell said he took 208 votes to opponent Garon Hargrove’s 149.