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Nine local players named ASWA Football All-State
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All-State Football
Nine local players named ASWA Football All-State
by Bob Labbe 
December 31, 2025
MADISON - The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) has announced its All-State Football Teams for the 2025 season and no less than nine players f...
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Jarrett named city’s Director of Operations, Communications
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Jarrett named city’s Director of Operations, Communications
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – A workday for Amanda Jarrett can include operational strategy, fostering collaboration with community partners and advancing key priorities ...
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Bartlett recognizes police outreach, public works progress
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
MADISON WEEKLY
Bartlett recognizes police outreach, public works progress
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – Mayor Ranae Bartlett acknowledged the outreach and work of city employees in her “Madison Weekly” update for the week of Dec.21. This update...
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Local pilot soars to world victory: NARCA’s Andrew Jesky crowned 2025 F3A World Champion
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
Local pilot soars to world victory: NARCA’s Andrew Jesky crowned 2025 F3A World Champion
North Alabama RC community celebrates inspiring achievement
by By TIMATHY KELLEY 
December 31, 2025
HARVEST - The North Alabama Radio Control Association (NARCA) is celebrating a moment of extraordinary pride after longtime member Andrew Jesky claime...
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Local band directors marching in 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
Local band directors marching in 2026 Pasadena Rose Parade
by By JEAN COLE www.decaturdaily.com 
December 31, 2025
ATHENS - Armed with a piccolo and a base trombone, Regina and David Raney of Athens will be among 300 band directors from across North America marchin...
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Tyler Gohlich acclimates to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
Madison County Record
Tyler Gohlich acclimates to U.S. Military Academy at West Point
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – Cadet Tyler Gohlich of Madison has learned to conduct himself in military aspects of daily life while simultaneously balancing a heavy acade...
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Madison to host Alabama All-Girls State Chess Championship
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Madison to host Alabama All-Girls State Chess Championship
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – Madison will be the host city for the 2026 Alabama All-Girls State Chess Championship.
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Huntsville officials unwrap new West Huntsville Recreation Center
Madison County Record
Huntsville officials unwrap new West Huntsville Recreation Center
by Staff Reports 
December 31, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation Center last week, a 27,350 squarefoot facility near Zi...
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Veterinary Emergency Specialty donates to Canines for Coping
Madison County Record
Veterinary Emergency Specialty donates to Canines for Coping
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – Apple can take a deep breath and relax. She doesn’t have to worry about food or care for quite some time.
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Mrinal Joshi receives $5,500 in grants for Journey Math Team
Madison County Record
Mrinal Joshi receives $5,500 in grants for Journey Math Team
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – For the 2025-2026 school year, math teacher Mrinal Joshi at Journey Middle School has successfully received approximately $5,500 in grant fu...
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James Clemens Theatre rehearsing for ‘The Crucible’ in spring 2026
Madison County Record
James Clemens Theatre rehearsing for ‘The Crucible’ in spring 2026
by Gregg Parker 
December 31, 2025
MADISON – For its spring, full-length play, James Clemens Theatre will present a classic in American theatre, “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller.
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Bama kicks Kennesaw State in Rocket City Classic
Madison County Record
Bama kicks Kennesaw State in Rocket City Classic
by Bob Labbe 
December 31, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - The Kennesaw State Owls men’s basketball team closed out its non-conference schedule with its first ranked opponent of the season as the ...
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The Cooper – Lea And Harris House
Madison County Record
The Cooper – Lea And Harris House
104 Metaire Lane, Madison
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
December 31, 2025
MADISON - At the junction of Metaire Lane, on the hill at the north side of Eastview Drive, sits a large house with an Alabama Historical Commission m...
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Local players shine in All-Star high school football bowl games
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Local players shine in All-Star high school football bowl games
by Bob Labbe 
December 31, 2025
MADISON - Post-season of high school football has been busy for an elite few in the Madison area with play in top-notch All-Star Games from both areas...
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UAH’s 2026 Hall of Fame Class named
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UAH’s 2026 Hall of Fame Class named
by STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com 
December 31, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - The University of Alabama in Huntsville Department of Athletics is excited to unveil the 2026 Class of the UAH Athletics Hall of Fame, an...
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Dispose of trees wisely from Polar Express, homes
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Dispose of trees wisely from Polar Express, homes
by Gregg Parker 
December 30, 2025
MADISON – Just as they were placed in a timely procedure, Christmas trees now need a wise disposal in the 2025 Madison Polar Express Christmas Tree Tr...
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Holiday lights guide will take you straight to the best decorated homes
Madison County Record
Holiday lights guide will take you straight to the best decorated homes
by By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
December 24, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Thinking about hopping in the car this week to check out the beautifully decorated homes. The Rocket City Mom Holiday Decor Guide is conn...
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Madison well represented in Rocket City Marathon
Madison County Record
Madison well represented in Rocket City Marathon
by Bob Labbe 
December 24, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - A stinging, cold north wind gusting up to 20 miles per hour hit the faces of the more than 1,400 participants in the 2025 Rocket City Mar...
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Journey Math Team aces field at Vestavia Hills tourney
Madison County Record
Journey Math Team aces field at Vestavia Hills tourney
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – In one of 2025’s most formidable tests, Journey Middle School Math Teams claimed firstplace honors in Vestavia Hills High School Math Tourna...
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Registration open for 2026 Winter Knights Scholastic
Madison County Record
Registration open for 2026 Winter Knights Scholastic
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – To open the 2026 tournament schedule, the 2026 Winter Knights Scholastic Chess Tournament is accepting registration from contestants.
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Math Coach Briana Tanner help students to explore math concepts
Madison County Record
Math Coach Briana Tanner help students to explore math concepts
by Gregg Parker 
December 24, 2025
MADISON – Despite facing a challenging, timed tournament with complex problems, Heritage Math Team earned top honors at the Perennial Math Competition...
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JC’s Christian Wester swims at Jr. Nationals
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JC’s Christian Wester swims at Jr. Nationals
by Bob Labbe 
December 24, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The recent trip to Indiana was not as successful as Christian Wester had hoped for, but in some ways, the 400-mile jaunt north on...
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2025 All-State Football Teams announced
Madison County Record
2025 All-State Football Teams announced
by Bob Labbe 
December 20, 2025
The 2025 All-State Football Teams have been announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Those selected from the four local teams include:Clas...
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U.S. Space Command at Redstone moves forward with site unveiling
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U.S. Space Command at Redstone moves forward with site unveiling
by By MARIAN ACCARDI The Redstone Rocket 
December 17, 2025
REDSTONE ARSENAL - The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined military, Congressional, state and local leaders Friday afternoon for a sign unveiling at ...
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Madison joins online sales tax lawsuit against state
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Madison joins online sales tax lawsuit against state
by By MARIA RAKOCZY marie@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
MADISON - Madison city council voted last week to join other cities, including Tuscaloosa, in suing the state of Alabama on Simplified Sellers Use Tax...
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Bartlett discusses online taxing, entertainment lines and training tower
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
Bartlett discusses online taxing, entertainment lines and training tower
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – Training, taxes and take-outs dominated the message in Mayor Ranae Bartlett’s “Madison Weekly” last week.
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Nominations open for 2026 Madison Visionary Awards
Madison County Record
Nominations open for 2026 Madison Visionary Awards
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – Residents can nominate deserving individuals in four categories for the 2026 Madison Visionary Awards.
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Eli Lilly announces historic $6 billion pharmaceutical campus near Madison
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Eli Lilly announces historic $6 billion pharmaceutical campus near Madison
This is the largest private industrial investment in Alabama history
by By TIMATHY KELLEY timathy@themadisonrecord.com 
December 17, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Eli Lilly and Company announced plans to build a $6 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Huntsville, marking the largest privat...
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‘Cluck Norris’ feathers his nest as popular mascot at senior center
Madison County Record
‘Cluck Norris’ feathers his nest as popular mascot at senior center
by Gregg Parker 
December 17, 2025
MADISON – After his initial visit in September, ‘Cluck Norris’ has moved on-site with his friends at Madison Senior Center.
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