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Messiah Lutheran to host German Food Festival on Nov. 1
Madison, Madison County Record, News
by Gregg Parker 
October 28, 2025
MADISON – Messiah Lutheran Church will pay homage to the German roots of the Lutheran church with its annual German Food Festival. The food festival o...
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Members of Madison Interfaith Council mark its third anniversary
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
by Gregg Parker 
October 22, 2025
MADISON – Madison Interfaith Council recently celebrated its third anniversary, marking three years of unity, compassion and impactful service in the ...
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“Pup Mayor Mid-Term Paw-ty” planned for Oct. 30
Events, Madison County Record, News
by Staff Reports 
October 22, 2025
MADISON - A special rally will held next Thursday, Oct. 30, in downtown Madison. A “Mid-Term Paw-ty” is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. along Main Street whe...
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Best-selling author Robert Bailey to speak at the Madison Senior Center
Events
by Gregg Parker 
October 22, 2025
MADISON – A local author whose work has reached the “Wall Street Journal’s” best-selling list has scheduled a session at Madison Senior Center, 1329 B...
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Leah Green is ‘Employee of the Month’ at Madison Hospital
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
October 22, 2025
MADISON – Madison Hospital recognizes an “Employee of the Month” for exceptional job performance, positive interactions with patients and healthy asso...
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High volleyball IQ leads Lady Jets’ Julia Celani
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 22, 2025
MADISON - For every good high school athlete to become the best each works tirelessly to master their skills and perform at an elite level. For Julia ...
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The Remarkable Autobiography of Charles Burns 2
Madison County Record
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
October 22, 2025
The following is a continuation of excerpts from the book “The People Who Lived on the Land that is Now Redstone Arsenal” by Beverly S. Curry.
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Jets secure playoff berth, Patriots and Senators keep playoff hopes alive
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High school football
MA secures home game for the first round of the playoffs
by MIKE EASTERLING 
October 22, 2025
DECATUR – Thai Lyles kicked a 36-yard field goal with 6.7 seconds remaining in the game to give James Clemens a 33-31 road win over Austin on Friday n...
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Madison Senior Center welcomes stray rooster and names him ‘Cluck Norris’
A: Main
Say hello to ‘Cluck Norris’
by Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – Madison Senior Center loves to welcome new members. However, they never expected to welcome a recent addition to their flock.
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Main Street Madison puts public input into plans for downtown development
A: Main
by Maria Rakoczy 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Exciting times are ahead for downtown Madison thanks to a newly formed organization. Main Street Madison presented preliminary plans for dow...
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‘Celebrate Madison’ to channel community spirit, pride
A: Main
The free event will be held Oct. 23 at Toyota Field
by Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – The atmosphere at “Celebrate Madison” promises an upbeat night as residents give/take a good dose of pat-onthe- back praise.
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Madison Witches Ride to return for downtown antics on Oct. 19
Events
by Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – In a fun ride, roll and stroll, the Madison Witches Ride will feature festive local witches of all sorts spreading Halloween cheer & throwin...
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Vote now for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The nominations are in and the candidate pool for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election are available for voting.
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Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run returns Nov. 1
Madison County Record
Proceeds benefit the special education program at Madison City Schools
by By JOHN PECK MCS Public Relations Manager 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Hey all you runners and walkers out there.
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Home-schooled student now a well-schooled football player
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - For a young student changing from a home-schooled environment to attending public school is sometimes a taxing endeavor. To add participatin...
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Bob Jones’ Brayson Albin earns five-star rating
Madison County Record
A junior at Bob Jones, Albin starts at tight end for the Patriots and also handles the duties of long snapper
by Bob Labbe 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The long snapper has become one of the most specialized positions in football to where if a player has quality skills at the position, teams...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes celebrate 21 years of Faith in schools
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has had 21 years of causes to celebrate, thanks mostly to volunteers who give t...
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The Remarkable Autobiography of Charles Burns
Madison County Record
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
October 15, 2025
The following is a continuation of excerpts from the book “The People Who Lived on the Land that is Now Redstone Arsenal” by Beverly S. Curry.
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Fantasy Playhouse Theater reimagines the classic story of Cinderella Oct. 17-26
Living
by By CLAIRE WULFF news@themadisonrecord.com 
October 15, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Cinderella is returning to Huntsville with a fresh twist from the Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy. For their 65th season, ...
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Bonsai Basics at the Madison Library grows community knowledge Oct. 21
Living
by By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Bringing botany to bookworms, Madison Public Library is hosting a free Bonsai Basics event on Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
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Mustang on a roll as they win over New Hope 33-10
b-Sports
by MIKE EASTERLING 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Madison Academy quarterback Charleston Owens is on roll, and he’s pulling his teammates along. Owens was voted as the Huntsville Times regio...
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Jets stave off Sparkman comeback bid in 31-24 win
b-Sports
High school football
by By STEVE LEE stave@themadisonrecord.com 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – For a second straight week James Clemens wound up in a back-and-forth battle against a Class 7A, Region 4 rival.
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Heritage welcomes Demetria Patterson as assistant principal
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Demetria Patterson, a familiar personality at Heritage Elementary School, is now working as the school’s Assistant Principal.
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The Madison Street Festival showcased Madison’s community spirit
B: Festival Time
What a great day!
by Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - They did it again! The many volunteers who pitched in to plan and work at this year’s Madison Street Festival, produced another stellar even...
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