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Journey to stage ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ this weekend
Madison, Madison County Record, News
by Gregg Parker 
November 20, 2025
MADISON – The ‘tale as old as time’ will unfold this weekend as Journey Middle School presents “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” The Journey cast and crew wi...
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Trash Pandas to debut new Christmas light show this Friday
A: Main, Events, Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - The kick off for the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ new light show inside Toyota Field is set for this Saturday.
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Main Street Madison elects city’s first-ever “Pup Mayor”
A: Main, Lifestyles, Madison County Record
Pup Mayor
by JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - Madison now has a new mayor – a “Pup Mayor”. After a hard-fought campaign filled with cuteness and plenty of tail wagging, Cooper, a long-ti...
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Community of Hope hopes to buy land in Madison County to combat homelessness
Lifestyles
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com mailto:news@themadisonrecord.com 
November 19, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - The Huntsville Community of Hope is working to build a residential community of tiny houses for those in the area who are chronically hom...
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Register now for 2025 Madison Christmas Parade
Events
by Gregg Parker 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – One of the most charming and popular hometown traditions for the community is the Madison Christmas Parade. Registration is now open.
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Bank Independent named a 2025 “Best Bank To Work For”
Business
by Staff Reports 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – Bank Independent has been named one of the 2025 Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify ...
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Madison Chamber lauds top achievers at Holiday Membership Party
Business
Business
by Gregg Parker 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – The night was theirs as Madison Chamber of Commerce honored a slate of top achievers who boost Madison’s status. The chamber’s Holiday Membe...
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Meet Natalie Smoak, MCS’ only Certified Academic Language Therapist
Lifestyles
by Gregg Parker 
November 19, 2025
MADISON – Natalie Smoak’s recent achievement grabbed the attention of the Alabama State Board of Education. She is Madison City Schools’ first educato...
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Area basketball teams tip off on new season
Madison County Record
2025 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW
by Bob Labbe 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - Girls basketball is the fourth most popular high school sport in America among girls attending high schools with 367,284 players in 18,090 s...
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FCA Iron Bowl Prayer Breakfast to be held Friday
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by Bob Labbe 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - One of the highly anticipated events on the schedule of the North Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is set for Friday, Nov. 21 ...
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Gio Lopez at ease with college life and football
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Next level Jet
by Bob Labbe 
November 19, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.- Gio Lopez, former All-State quarterback at James Clemens and twoyear player at the University of South Alabama (USA), landed at Nor...
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Athletic Hall of Fame names 2026 class of inductees
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by Bob Labbe 
November 19, 2025
MADISON - One of the most diverse lineups in the history of the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, ranging from Olympics to Major League...
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New mayor, city council hit the ground running after swearing in
A: Main
by ERIN COGGINS news@themadisonrecord.com 
November 12, 2025
MADISON - In front of a standing room only crowd in City Hall last Monday night, Ranae Bartlett took the oath of office to become Madison’s fifteenth ...
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Find handmade treasures at Messiah Lutheran Quilt Sale
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
November 12, 2025
MADISON – A homemade/ handmade quilt gives not only warmth but a cozy, peaceful feeling of security against winter’s wind and daily stress. Members of...
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Madison to name and celebrate first “Pup Mayor” with “Paw-ty” Thursday
Events
Six pups in the final running for title, voting ends tonight
by JOHN FEW john@themadisonrecord.com 
November 12, 2025
MADISON - There are now six final candidates, but just one will earn the title of Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” this Thursday. Main Street Madison has b...
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‘Light the World Giving Machine’ to accept donations for those in need
Madison County Record
Anyone can donate much-needed items, such as clothing, food, hygiene products, school supplies... and even livestock to those in need.
by Gregg Parker 
November 12, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – An ingenious breakthrough in outreach will open at Bridge Street Town Centre on Nov. 14 with the “Light the World Giving Machine.”
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Experience artisan wares, foods at Harvest Holiday Market Nov. 15
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
November 12, 2025
MADISON – The Harvest Holiday Market will feature sights and sounds of the Christmas season to warm people’s hearts – even for a Scrooge.
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Families can find help, encouragement at MCS Mental Health Fair
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
November 12, 2025
MADISON – In the latest installment of public meetings, the Mental Health Matters initiative with Madison City Schools will present its district-wide ...
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Skyline Baptist Church volunteers help students with tutoring program
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
November 12, 2025
MADISON – Does your second- grader scratch his head about math problems? Does your sophomore wince at dangling participles? Their solution may await a...
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Area basketball teams tip off on new season
Madison County Record
2025 BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL PREVIEW
by Bob Labbe 
November 12, 2025
MADISON- The 20252026 high school basketball season has tipped off with local teams in hot pursuit of dedicated play on the court, victories on the sc...
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UAH’s 12-match winning streak ends in road loss to Christian Brothers
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
November 12, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The UAH volleyball team saw its 12-match winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling 3-0 to Christian Brothers on the r...
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Adam Walker steps into new role at MA
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
November 12, 2025
MADISON - Adam Walker is no stranger to the coaching ranks of local high schools and colleges. He’s also no stranger to Madison Academy as he slips in...
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Orzechowski scores twice as UAH Chargers advance to GSC semifinals
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UAH Soccer
by Staff Reports 
November 12, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - UAH men’s soccer earned its first Gulf South Conference Tournament victory since 2019 on Sunday, defeating Christian Brothers 2-1 on ...
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Jets ousted by Fairhope in 31-21 playoff loss
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by STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com 
November 12, 2025
MADISON – Despite a late regular-season surge that resulted in a playoff berth, James Clemens fell short in its most recent comeback bid. The host Jet...
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