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Space Command relocation to Huntsville to bring area growth
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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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Newly elected Madison mayor to depart US Chess role
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
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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Triana Fire Department train for medical helicopter operation
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
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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Itty Bitty Bakers sweetens the community with classes
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
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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Madison Visionary Partners to host Gather Madison, volunteers needed
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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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The Madison Street Festival is less than a month away
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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...
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Time to register for annual Tootsie Roll 5K and fun run
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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.
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The Stars shine at Toyota Field
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...
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Madison’s Leila Smith scores with Puerto Rico Youth National Team
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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Sparkman struggles in 29-7 loss to region rival Austin
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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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Bob Jones silences rival JC with 54-7 drubbing
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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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Ranae Bartlett ready to step into mayor’s role
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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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Wroblewski is only returning city council member as voters reject incumbents
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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...
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Mayor Finley to offer Madison update at the VBC next Wednesday
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.
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Madison Chamber of Commerce members to consider board nominees
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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.
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Colors Fine Arts Center celebrates 28 years spreading the joy of music
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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Nominations open for inductees to Bob Jones Hall of Fame
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.
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UAH announces new scholarship program for Space Camp graduates
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...
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Trash Pandas look ahead to 2026
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 ...
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Calhoun volleyball sweeps Northwest Shoals
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...
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Burgreen Road and Cotton Gin
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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Bob Jones too much for Lee
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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