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Local athletes set for North-South battles
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
by Bob Labbe 
July 16, 2025
MADISON - Some of the top rising senior high school athletes are about to invade the Alabama Capitol City of Montgomery July 21-25 for the 29th annual...
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NASA, Orion to host Marshall’s 65th anniversary celebration this Saturday
A: Main, Events, Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center is inviting the community to help celebrate the center’s 65th anniversary during a free public event ...
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Chamber needs nominations for ‘Military Family of the Year’
A: Main, Business, Events
by Gregg Parker 
July 16, 2025
MADISON – Madison Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to identify a family who has upheld a strong commitment to country and community.
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Central Office values Becky Tucker as ‘Staff Member of the Year’
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 16, 2025
MADISON – Becky Turner doesn’t get hung up on labels. No matter her job title, Tucker feels called to be a servant leader. Her colleagues at Central O...
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Brett Burgess named ‘Teacher of the Year’ at James Clemens
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 16, 2025
MADISON – Brett Burgess wanted to work in Madison City Schools for association with the best in his field, both academic and coaching. James Clemens H...
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Olivia Skillern named James Clemens theatre department’s artistic director
Bob Jones High School
by Gregg Parker 
July 16, 2025
MADISON – For Olivia Skillern, it’s ‘as if I never said goodbye’ (to quote a line from “Sunset Boulevard”). With her new job in the Theatre Department...
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Madison Area Family Lions Club lends help to Second Mile Preschool
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 16, 2025
MADISON – Members of Madison Area Family Lions helped classroom conditions at a local school by aiding two elements critical for children’s maturation...
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YUM! Spicy yet savory poppers
Lifestyles
by Staff Reports 
July 16, 2025
MADISON - Your guests won’t be able to have just one of these sweet and savory poppers. With a touch of heat from the cayenne pepper, and sweetness fr...
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Madison girls planning annual Lemonade for St. Jude on July 12
A: Main
Lemonade Stand for St. Jude
by KADIE VICK kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
July 10, 2025
MADISON - Two local girls in fifth and sixth grade are selflessly using time during their summer break to raise money for a great cause.
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Sparkman track star qualifies for AAU Junior Olympic Games
A: Main
by Bob Labbe 
July 9, 2025
HARVEST - With his sights set on attending college within weeks, Joe Quez Keith has a major event he has prepped for that has occupied his entire summ...
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Little Booths Market Day will debut at The Grove Church July 12
A: Main
by Gregg Parker 
July 9, 2025
MADISON – A special event for young, aspiring entrepreneurs and vendors will debut this Saturday in Madison with Little Booths Market Day.
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Discovery recognizes Quamae Jackson as ‘Staff Member of the Year’
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 9, 2025
MADISON – Quamae Jackson’s job carries personal importance in his life. Teachers and staff at Discovery Middle School selected Jackson as “Staff Membe...
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Mill Creek archers qualify for World Archery Tournament
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 9, 2025
MADISON – Mill Creek Elementary School is home to numerous toxophilites . . . but there’s no cause for alarm. In fact, the campus is fortunate to have...
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Madison City Chess League youth augment skills at summer meets
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 9, 2025
MADISON – Chess players can avoid the ‘summer slide’ and keep their skills sharpened with numerous tournaments across Alabama and in other states....
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Shakespeare in the Garden returns to Huntsville Botanical Garden
Events
Annual tradition making Shakespeare’s plays accessible
by Maria Rakoczy 
July 9, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - A midsummer night’s dream becomes reality with Huntsville Shakespeare.
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Flow&Grow hosts second Flow Jam on July 26
Events
by KADIE VICK kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
July 9, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Huntsville Flow&Grow provides a community for locals who practice flow arts with weekly meetings and an upcoming Flow Jam.
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USTA U16 Girls Clay Court Nationals set for Huntsville
Events
by Bob Labbe 
July 9, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - For eight consecutive days, the top under 16 girls tennis players in the United States will spring to action at the Athletic Club of Alab...
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Declining gas prices buck annual trend and earlier expectations
A: Main
by Staff Reports 
July 8, 2025
MADISON - Bucking earlier expectations for mid-summer, gas prices have continued to decline. Even though the cost for gas locally has risen some since...
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Madison Stake of LDS Church hosted Make Music Huntsville
Madison
by Gregg Parker 
July 2, 2025
MADISON – “Make Music Huntsville 2025” offered a full day of live music, worship and community connection. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day S...
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Madison Elementary picks Beth Massey as ‘Teacher of the Year’
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 2, 2025
MADISON – When Beth Massey started working for Madison City Schools in 2019, she immediately felt at home. Massey is “Teacher of the Year” at Madison ...
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As ‘Mrs. Alabama America,’ Brianna Sistrunk focuses on national title
Bob Jones High School
2025 Mrs. Alabama America
As ‘Mrs. Alabama America,’ Brianna Sistrunk focuses on national title
by Gregg Parker 
July 2, 2025
MADISON - Brianna Sistrunk of Madison has been crowned 2025 Mrs. Alabama America and soon will compete at the national level.
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Journey Middle agrees on Chelsea Young as ‘Teacher of the Year’
Madison
by Gregg Parker 
June 25, 2025
MADISON – When Chelsea Young moved to Madison in 2016, Madison City Schools held “a reputation for academic excellence and for one of the best distric...
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Columbia recognizes Annabel Richter as ‘Staff Member of the Year’
Madison
by Gregg Parker 
June 25, 2025
MADISON – Annabel Richter’s work can confirm that a student has a solid path to a well-rounded education. Columbia Elementary School’s faculty and sta...
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Little Booths Market Day to premiere for young retailers
Living
Downtown event to premiere in July for young entrepreneurs
by Gregg Parker 
June 25, 2025
MADISON – A special event for young, aspiring entrepreneurs and vendors will debut with Little Booths Market Day on July 12.
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