The News Courier

The News Courier is an award-winning daily newspaper published in Athens, Alabama, covering Limestone County.

Today's News Courier was created in 1969, when The Alabama Courier (founded 1892) and the Limestone Democrat (founded 1891) were acquired by Robert Bryan and merged. The combined paper was known in the 1980s as The Athens LC News Courier.

The News Courier publishes Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, and is delivered by mail.

In addition to our newspaper, The News Courier also produces a number of niche publications, including Limestone Life, Faith & Family, Athens-Limestone Senior Scene, Home for the Holidays, Class of... and Blitz. The News Courier also publishes The Best Bargain weekly.

The News Courier is Limestone County’s No. 1 news source, and we are always seeking great story ideas from the communities we serve.

We also welcome the opportunity to speak with any business or industry across North Alabama about providing affordable ways to advertise via our newspaper, website or our popular niche publications. 

The company’s mission is to produce and deliver outstanding multi-platform products and services that are valuable to its readers and advertisers.

 These products and services will always be created and produced with a commitment to the highest level of credibility and integrity. The company also strives to treat everyone with a sense of respect and fairness. Additionally, the News Courier works to promote, showcase and advance the communities it serves.