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Train Alert Notification System is now active for Madison
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
by Gregg Parker 
January 14, 2026
MADISON – In “Madison Weekly” for the week of Jan. 11, Mayor Ranae Bartlett discussed improvements that most residents will appreciate.
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Seth Parker returns home as new head football coach
A: Main
“When I was five years old watching my dad coach at Bob Jones, in my heart I knew I wanted to do this.”
by Bob Labbe 
January 14, 2026
MADISON - Seth Parker has returned to his roots. Returning to his high school alma mater, Parker was named the new head coach of the Bob Jones footbal...
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Joe Kruzel named new Trash Pandas manager
Madison County Record
by By STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com P3A 
January 14, 2026
MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Angels, announced this week that Joe Kruzel will serve as the club’s manag...
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The coolest experience at Huntsville Botanical Garden returns Jan. 23
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
January 14, 2026
HUNTSVILLE – Fire & Ice is back! Start off the year with a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable winter gathering at Huntsville Botanical Garden (HBG) as we th...
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TARCOG describes Madison Senior Center as friendly, engaging locale
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
January 14, 2026
MADISON – The people at Madison Senior Center have found a positive, nurturing ‘home away from home,’ according to Top of Alabama Regional Council of ...
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NASA’s historic test stands at Marshall Space Flight Center demolished
Madison County Record
by By STAFF REPORTS From NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 
January 14, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville removed two of its historic test stands – the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility a...
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UAH’s Alexa Douthitt of Madison attends NCAA leadership forum
Madison County Record
by STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com 
January 14, 2026
DALLAS, Tex.- Former Bob Jones standout and member of the UAH softball team, Alexa Douthitt of Madison, attended the 2025 NCAA Student-Athlete Leaders...
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UAH stays perfect at 10–0 in GSC play with 14th straight victory
Madison County Record
by STAFF REPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com 
January 14, 2026
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - UAH women’s basketball continued its historic run Saturday afternoon, defeating Auburn Montgomery 75–50 to extend its program-recor...
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“When I’m hot, I’m very hot”
Madison County Record
Lockett shows out in exciting Bob Jones basketball action
by Bob Labbe 
January 14, 2026
MADISON - The Grammy Award winning 1971 song “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” by Jerry Reed in ways sets the tone for Bob Jones senior basketball player ...
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Jordan Matthews named to SEC Football Legends
A: Main
SEC Legend
Before playing at Vanderbilt and in the NFL, Matthews was a star player at Madison Academy
by Bob Labbe 
January 7, 2026
MADISON - Jordan Matthews is already a legend at his high school alma mater, Madison Academy, where there’s a plaque on display signifying his excelle...
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Bartlett discusses trains, jobs and appreciation of Mac McCutcheon
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – Mayor Ranae Bartlett wished “Happy New Year” in her “Madison Weekly” update for the week of Jan. 4.
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Madison Police offers Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class
Events
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – On Jan. 12-14, Madison Police Department will offer its Rape Aggression Defense or RAD Course, interactive self-defense classes designed to ...
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Annual Festival of the Cranes set to return this weekend with special additions, free day at Cook Museum of Natural Science
Events
Annual Festival of the Cranes set to return this weekend with special additions, free day at Cook Museum of Natural Science
Saturday, January 10
by Staff Reports 
January 7, 2026
DECATUR - Every winter, one of the world’s great natural wonders takes place right here in North Alabama. More than 20,000 sandhill cranes along with ...
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Scares await at Madison Public Library’s ‘MAD Movie-A-Thon-ORama:
Events
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – January’s seasonal shudders will heighten with the “MAD Movie- A-Thon-O-Rama: Winter Chills Triple Feature” at Madison Public Library....
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Operation Christmas Cleanup rescheduled for Jan. 17
Events
by Gregg Parker 
January 7, 2026
MADISON – Just as they were placed in a timely procedure, Christmas trees now need a wise disposal that decorated individuals’ homes. Operation Christ...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes looking forward to 2026, but needs funds
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
January 7, 2026
MADISON - “Whatever God leads us to do, I thank you in advance,” said Fellowship of Christian (FCA) Multi-Area Director Ken Burnett as the FCA heads i...
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Former Bob Jones HS standout selected for All Academic Team
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
January 7, 2026
MADISON - The United Athletic Conference (UAC) announced its All-Academic Football Team for 2025 and Madison native Drew Lawson is among those chosen ...
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