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Jordan Matthews named to SEC Football Legends
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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, News, The Madison Recor
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
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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
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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
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:
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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
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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
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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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Nine local players named ASWA Football All-State
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All-State Football
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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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
MADISON WEEKLY
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
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
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
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
Madison
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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
Madison
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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