http://www.enewscourier.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:46:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_201214627.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_201214627.html Many Limestone Countians were beyond disappointed Tuesday by the news that Volkswagen will build its new plant in Chattanooga. A few who called The News Courier were downright angry.Many had been betting their financial futures on a $1 billion plant that would bring 2,000 jobs and countless tax dollars to the area. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:08:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_189110919.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_189110919.html Electical updates will help citizens of Athens Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:46:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_200154723.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_200154723.html Letters policyThe News Courier encourages letters to the editor. Submissions should be no more than 400 words and should include a name, address and telephone number for verification. Submissions that do not meet requirements are subject to editing. Send letters by noon on Thursdays to P.O. Box 670, Athens, Ala., 35613, or e-mail to kelly@athensnews-courier.com. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_199172953.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_199172953.html I don’t know if anyone will ever know exactly why Volkswagen chose Chattanooga. We do know the Chattanooga site had been passed over by two major automobile manufactures in recent years, and that may be the reason for Tennessee making the pot as sweet as possible. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:37:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_199174004.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_199174004.html Although Volkswagen plant went elsewhere, local and state leaders still are optimistic that Limestone County soon will be home to a major industry. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:43:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_194214451.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_194214451.html A $20 fine won’t stop people from riding ATVs where they are not supposed to be, endangering lives — typically the rider’s — and property.Currently, fines levied by local law-enforcement agencies are the only means of punishing those who bring these off-road vehicles onto residential streets and even highways.Alabama needs to pass a law that makes riding these vehicles on roadways a criminal act. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_187200217.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_187200217.html Col. James Walker's idea of marking prominent sites to create a black history trail in Limestone County is a good idea for tourism and educational purposes as well. Most large cities, as well as the state of Alabama, now mark prominent sites in Civil rights and black history.Limestone County's African Americans have a rich history and a trail would provide a way for local residents to remember it and for those from outside the county to learn from it. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:55:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_179120047.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_179120047.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_175090535.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_175090535.html In the 16 years I have been mayor, we have strived to increase the reserve at the end of each fiscal year. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:26:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_168092738.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_168092738.html Though there will always be competing interests among counties and cities, it is indeed inspiring and encouraging to see our local leaders be just that—leaders who can recognize the fruit produced when we cooperate and work together for the greater good in order to benefit all residents of our area. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_158183029.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_158183029.html In early May, board members voted unanimously to suspend United Way funding to the Athens Food and Shelter program. This was a decision that was not made in haste, but rather after carefully considered assessment of the program, according to Kaye McFarlen, director of the local United Way. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:53:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_154115438.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_154115438.html Mon, 26 May 2008 18:20:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_147182008.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_147182008.html The city’s purchase of the former Kroger building on Jefferson Street for use as municipal office space and possibly also a library appears, at least in this initial stage, to be the best solution to several ongoing problems. Fri, 16 May 2008 18:31:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_137183433.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_137183433.html Mon, 12 May 2008 10:33:00 +0000 http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_133103129.html http://www.enewscourier.com/opinion/local_story_133103129.html