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New mayor, city council hit the ground running after swearing in
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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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‘Light the World Giving Machine’ to accept donations for those in need
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
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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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
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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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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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TARCOG seeks sponsors for Winter Wishes gifts to senior citizens
Lifestyles
by Gregg Parker 
November 5, 2025
NORTH ALABAMA – The classic image of pajamas-clad children rushing down the stairs to marvel at stacks of gifts under the Christmas tree . . . The ima...
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Huntsville Botanical Garden offers free admission Nov. 9
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by Staff Reports 
November 5, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – On Sunday, Nov.9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) invites all garden lovers, plant aficionados, nature enthusia...
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Bryan Preer II, Abby Kulkarni from Madison crowned Mr. and Ms. UAB
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
November 5, 2025
MADISON – Madison students have claimed the top honors for the student population at the University of Alabama at Birmingham or UAB.
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Madison Newcomers and Neighbors Club to meet Nov. 13 at Hogan YMCA
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by Staff Reports 
November 5, 2025
MADISON - The Madison Newcomers and Neighbors Club, a women’s social organization will meet on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Hogan Family YMCA, 130 Park Sq...
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Rocket City Marathon registration remains open
Events
by Bob Labbe 
November 5, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Registration remains open for the 2025 Rocket City Marathon and weekend events surrounding the 49th annual race set for Dec. 1214 in Hunt...
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National Championship Soccer to return to the Rocket City
Events
by Bob Labbe 
November 5, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville’s John Hunt Park, already home to the Huntsville Tennis Center, the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, Huntsvill...
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The Golf Lab allows golfers to play courses from around the world
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by Bob Labbe 
November 5, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Heads up golfers. Tee times are now available for all times, day or night, at the Tennessee Valley’s premier indoor golf experience, The ...
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Second Annual Battle of the Brave set for Nov. 8 at Huntsville Ice Sports Forum
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by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
November 5, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – The second annual Battle of the Brave, featuring military veteran hockey players, is set for Nov. 8 at the Huntsville Ice Sports Center. ...
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Lady Patriots exhibit “true grit” in State Tournament
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Volleyball
by Bob Labbe 
November 5, 2025
BIRMINGHAM - The 2025 volleyball season for the Bob Jones Patriots came crashing down in round one of the AHSAA State Tournament in Birmingham, but th...
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High School Football Playoffs Preview 2025
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by Bob Labbe 
November 5, 2025
MADISON - For some high school football programs the “second season” is now upon those making the post-season playoffs, while others have said their g...
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Madison swears in new mayor, city council
Madison County Record
by ERIN COGGINS news@themadisonrecord.com 
November 4, 2025
MADISON - In front of a standing room only crowd in City Hall on Monday night, Ranae Bartlett took the oath of office to become Madison’s fifteenth Ma...
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