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MADISON – Young Grace Lancaster has wasted no time in learning about the business world. In 2024, she founded her crochet business, “Grace’s Wonderful...
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by Staff Reports 
September 10, 2025
HUNTSVILLE — Officials expect at least 1,400 jobs to be directly added to the north Alabama area with the U.S. Space Command Headquarters permanently ...
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Ranae Bartlett was named US Chess Executive Director in 2024
by By JOHN HARTMANN US Chess Press 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - It is said that no one can serve two masters. And so US Chess Executive Director Ranae Bartlett is trading Caïssa for the people of Madison,...
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by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
TRIANA – Firefighters who work in Triana Fire Department recently accomplished a new milestone in their training to serve and protect their town.
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by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - Sweeten your day, Itty Bitty Bakers offers baking classes for locals, from 18 months to adults.
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by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
MADISON – In its premiere in 2025, the Gather Madison event will unite residents of all backgrounds at one long table for a free, shared meal in the s...
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by Staff Reports 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - Bold, compassionate individuals will be going “Over the Edge” for Kids to Love during a thrilling two-day fundraiser where participants rapp...
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by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
MADISON – The first Saturday in October. That’s the day Madison residents turn out to visit with friends and neighbors, promote school groups, shop fo...
Events
by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
MADISON–Initseighth year, the Tootsie Roll 5k & Fun Run is scheduled for Nov. 1 with the start/finish line at Madison City Schools Stadium.
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - The line of autograph seekers and generally well-wishers seemed to be endless and continued for hours for the special appearance of Jose Can...
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - It’s safe to say soccer is a big part of the life of Leila Smith. The 14-year old homeschooled sophomore athlete is all about the sport she ...
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by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
September 10, 2025
HARVEST – Host Sparkman had a chance to avoid a second straight dubious 0-3 start and to get its first win in last Friday’s matchup against defending ...
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2025 Madison Bowl
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by Caleb Odom 
September 10, 2025
MADISON --- James Clemens was no match for the juggernaut that is Bob Jones this year as the Jets fell 54-7 in the Madison Bowl this past Friday night...
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by Bob Labbe 
September 9, 2025
HUNTSVILLE- Representatives from the City of Huntsville, local sponsoring businesses and local schools cross country programs met with the news media ...
Madison County Record
by Caleb Odom 
September 6, 2025
Check out more photos by clicking here . MADISON - James Clemens was no match for the juggernaut that is Bob Jones this year as the Jets fell 54-7 in ...
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by GREGG PARKER mailto:gregg@themadisonrecord.com gregg@themadisonrecord.com 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Madison Arts Alliance or MAA will introduce a new community event with the premiere of “Battle of the Bands.” Home Place Park, 100 Shorter S...
Madison
by By STAFF REPORTS 
September 3, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – The following is a statement from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber following the news about U.S. Space Command HQ coming to Huntsvi...
Madison
by Austen Shipley, www.1819news.com 
September 3, 2025
Following a Tuesday press conference held in the Oval Office, Alabama lawmakers offered reactions to President Donald Trump's announcement that U.S. S...
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2025 Madison Election
Bartlett captured over 56% of the vote in three-candidate race
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Ranae Bartlett already has an advantage as she prepares to take on her new role as Madison’s new mayor. Serving in both leadership positions...
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Madison voters select new leadership for city
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Madison voters rejected the only contested incumbents in city council races last Tuesday, ushering in new leadership for the city. John Seif...
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Mayor Paul Finley will present “City of Madison Update” as a forum to announce current affairs and future projects for the community.
Madison County Record
Letter to the editor
by By HANU KARLAPALEM 
September 3, 2025
The turnout in Madison’s recent municipal elections was shockingly low. Out of more than 46,000 registered voters, only 17% cast a ballot. The winner ...
Business
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Members of Madison Chamber of Commerce are considering the slate of nominees for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Like mother, like daughter. Shannon Rosenthal, mother, and Lauren Simpson, daughter, both have aptitudes for creativity and will share their...
Madison County Record
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Colors Fine Arts Center recently celebrated their 28th year in Madison with an open house last month. The performing arts school created a l...
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EVENTS
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – School is back in session and fall is right around the corner, which means it is time to mark your calendars and save the dates for all o...
Events
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
Jurassic Questand Brick Fest Live will team up this weekend for a huge event at the VBC. For more information and tickets visit www.jurassicquest.com.
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Individuals can now nominate deserving additions for 2025 to the Hall of Fame at Bob Jones High School.
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) announced last week a new scholarship opportunity for graduates of Space Camp at the U.S. S...
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Six is 2026 for the Rocket City Trash Pandas. The 2026 season of baseball at Toyota Field will be the sixth under the flagship of the Trash ...
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
DECATUR - Calhoun Volleyball turned in a dominant performance last week in their home opener, sweeping Northwest Shoals 3-0. The Warhawks controlled t...
Madison County Record
H ISTORY with John Rankin Burgreen Road and Cotton Gin
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
September 3, 2025
One of the area’s old landmarks has “gone with the wind” in a sense, when cotton was no longer ginned at the intersection of Burgreen Road with Brown’...
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by Bob Labbe 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - To dive or not to dive has been a question Laurel Hunter has never had to answer. Since taking up the specialized, and many times solitary, ...
Madison
by John Few 
September 2, 2025
WASHINGTON— Today, Representative Dale W. Strong applauded President Trump’s announcement to permanently move U.S. Space Command Headquarters to Hunts...
Bob Jones High School
by Caleb Odom 
September 1, 2025
MADISON - This game was over at some point in the first quarter. Bob Jones absolutely dismantled Lee this past Friday night at Madison City Stadium 50...
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MADISON – Young Grace Lancaster has wasted no time in learning about the business world. In 2024, she founded her crochet business, “Grace’s Wonderful...
September 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE — Officials expect at least 1,400 jobs to be directly added to the north Alabama area with the U.S. Space Command Headquarters permanently ...
September 10, 2025

MADISON - It is said that no one can serve two masters. And so US Chess Executive Director Ranae Bartlett is trading Caïssa for the people of Madison,...
September 10, 2025

TRIANA – Firefighters who work in Triana Fire Department recently accomplished a new milestone in their training to serve and protect their town.
September 10, 2025

MADISON - Sweeten your day, Itty Bitty Bakers offers baking classes for locals, from 18 months to adults.
September 10, 2025
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MADISON - The line of autograph seekers and generally well-wishers seemed to be endless and continued for hours for the special appearance of Jose Can...
September 10, 2025

MADISON - It’s safe to say soccer is a big part of the life of Leila Smith. The 14-year old homeschooled sophomore athlete is all about the sport she ...
September 10, 2025

HARVEST – Host Sparkman had a chance to avoid a second straight dubious 0-3 start and to get its first win in last Friday’s matchup against defending ...
September 10, 2025

MADISON --- James Clemens was no match for the juggernaut that is Bob Jones this year as the Jets fell 54-7 in the Madison Bowl this past Friday night...
September 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE- Representatives from the City of Huntsville, local sponsoring businesses and local schools cross country programs met with the news media ...
September 9, 2025
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The turnout in Madison’s recent municipal elections was shockingly low. Out of more than 46,000 registered voters, only 17% cast a ballot. The winner ...
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MADISON - For one Madison native, searching for locally owned spots across the state turned into authoring a book and managing a Facebook group to con...
August 13, 2025

MADISON – Students typically attend multiple schools over the course of their academic careers. Preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high ...
July 30, 2025

We painted rats and tumors last week in Sunday School. The Super Bowl had not been hyped as much.
July 30, 2025

MADISON - Back-to-school preparations are underway and in some cases that means sports and band practices and camps. July is hot and August can get ev...
July 23, 2025

MADISON - Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper, and sweetness fr...
July 16, 2025