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Mayor forms Small Business Advisory Council
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MADISON WEEKLY
Mayor forms Small Business Advisory Council
by Gregg Parker 
March 4, 2026
MADISON – Last week, Madison Mayor Ranae Bartlett checked off a top priority on her inauguration to-do list: formation of the Mayor’s Small Business A...
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Lady Patriots advance to Class 7A Final Four on Thursday
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Lady Patriots advance to Class 7A Final Four on Thursday
Bob Jones will play in the Class 7A Semi-Finals on Thursday at 9 a.m.
by Bob Labbe 
March 4, 2026
HARVEST - The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s annual Basketball State Tournament is set for this week with one local team making the Final ...
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Principal Kristin Kolenich prepares for Russell Branch’s fall opening
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Principal Kristin Kolenich prepares for Russell Branch’s fall opening
by Gregg Parker 
March 4, 2026
MADISON - Kristin Kolenich does not take the responsibility of her job lightly. Kolenich is Principal of Russell Branch Elementary School.
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Collegiate baseball roars to the diamond at Toyota Field
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Collegiate baseball roars to the diamond at Toyota Field
by Bob Labbe 
March 4, 2026
MADISON - As March roars in like a lion with baseball fresh on its heels with the Rocket City Trash Pandas beginning their 2026 season in April, Toyot...
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Discovery Middle School names Drew Lawson new football head coach
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Discovery Middle School names Drew Lawson new football head coach
by Bob Labbe 
March 4, 2026
MADISON - Drew Lawson has always accepted and faced challenges that many times were not easy as a two-sport athlete at Bob Jones who went on to play c...
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Fire on the Mountain Returns to Burritt on the Mountain March 7
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Fire on the Mountain Returns to Burritt on the Mountain March 7
by Staff Reports 
March 1, 2026
MADISON – Burritt on the Mountain invites the community to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the 1800s during Fire on the Mountain on Satur...
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Lady Patriots heading to AHSAA state semi-finals next week
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Lady Patriots heading to AHSAA state semi-finals next week
by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
February 25, 2026
HANCEVILLE – Bob Jones continued its quest for a state championship with a decisive 64-47 win over Prattville in a Class 7A Northwest Region Semifinal...
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Nominees in four categories announced for 4th annual Madison Visionary Awards
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Nominees in four categories announced for 4th annual Madison Visionary Awards
by Gregg Parker 
February 25, 2026
MADISON – The public has spoken about its choices. Madison Visionary Partners or MVP has announced the nominees for the fourth annual Madison Visionar...
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Record breaking swimmer Brody Tindoll headed to Nationals
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Record breaking swimmer Brody Tindoll headed to Nationals
by Bob Labbe 
February 25, 2026
MADISON - Brody Tindoll has always enjoyed being immersed in water and has used that aqua fondness to excel as a swimmer earning a No. 1 overall ranki...
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James Clemens drops basketball region semifinal in overtime
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James Clemens drops basketball region semifinal in overtime
Bob Jones comes up short in comeback bid
by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
February 25, 2026
HANCEVILLE — A late rally gave James Clemens a tie through regulation, which led to overtime in a Class 7A Northwest Region Semifinal matchup with Tus...
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Bob Jones sets individual and team records in state wrestling
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Bob Jones sets individual and team records in state wrestling
Runner-up Sparkman gets first girls state champion
by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
February 18, 2026
HUNTSVILLE — Bob Jones set team and individual records in the Alabama High School Athletic Association State Wrestling tournament at the Von Braun Cen...
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Madison joins other cities in dismissing lawsuit against state over online tax
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Madison joins other cities in dismissing lawsuit against state over online tax
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
February 18, 2026
MADISON - The city of Madison has voluntarily dismissed its legal challenge to the state’s handling of the Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) in a good...
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Madison Street Festival awards $30,000 in grants to educational initiatives
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Madison Street Festival awards $30,000 in grants to educational initiatives
by Gregg Parker 
February 18, 2026
MADISON – A long-lasting benefit of Madison Street Festival or MSF is the collection of grant applications and subsequent funding. MSF awarded $30,000...
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Bartlett reflects on ‘First 100 Days’ for city leaders in new administration
Madison County Record
Bartlett reflects on ‘First 100 Days’ for city leaders in new administration
by Gregg Parker 
February 18, 2026
MADISON – In her “Madison Weekly” message, Mayor Ranae Bartlett shared a list of activities that she and the current City Council have experienced, in...
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Ask Your City’ sessions show behind-the-scenes work of municipal staff
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Ask Your City’ sessions show behind-the-scenes work of municipal staff
by Gregg Parker 
February 18, 2026
MADISON – The “Ask Your City” series will debut on Feb. 20 with tours, demonstrations and interaction at Madison’s new Public Safety Annex at 230 Busi...
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‘Community Helpers Resource Fair’ to debut on Feb. 28
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‘Community Helpers Resource Fair’ to debut on Feb. 28
by Gregg Parker 
February 18, 2026
MADISON – An upcoming event will debut to suggest available resources that individuals and families can access.
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Huntsville Botanical Garden to host Wedding Expo Feb. 22
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Huntsville Botanical Garden to host Wedding Expo Feb. 22
by Staff Reports 
February 18, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - Whether you are starting your wedding planning journey, or you are tying up loose ends before the big day, Huntsville Botanical Garden (H...
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Broadway Theatre League to present “& JULIET” Feb. 24-March 1
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Broadway Theatre League to present “& JULIET” Feb. 24-March 1
February 18, 2026
Feb. 24 - March 1 • Broadway Theatre League Mark C Smith Concert Hall • broadwaytheatreleague.org Created by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt’s Cr...
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Homeschool Robotics Team TREX excels in state contest
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Homeschool Robotics Team TREX excels in state contest
by Gregg Parker 
February 18, 2026
MADISON - FLL Team “TREX” #71323, a newly formed homeschool robotics team from the Madison area, captured second place for the coveted Champion’s Awar...
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Math Team from Journey Middle shines at James Clemens tourney
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Math Team from Journey Middle shines at James Clemens tourney
by Gregg Parker 
February 18, 2026
MADISON – Hard work, teamwork and perseverance by the Math Team from Journey Middle School translated into 20 medals and trophies for all grades at Ja...
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New sports to debut at 43rd Alabama State Games in June
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New sports to debut at 43rd Alabama State Games in June
by Bob Labbe 
February 18, 2026
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Sports Games continue to evolve into one of the best games of its type in the country as the upcoming 43rd edition of the com...
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NCAA gymnasts among the upcoming Elevate The Stage at VBC in Huntsville
Madison County Record
NCAA gymnasts among the upcoming Elevate The Stage at VBC in Huntsville
by Bob Labbe 
February 18, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - In conjunction with the Huntsville Sports Commission and the Birmingham-based Knight Eady event management group, the sixth annual Elevat...
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Super Bowl LX: Pettus family watches son play for Patriots
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Super Bowl LX: Pettus family watches son play for Patriots
by Bob Labbe 
February 18, 2026
HARVEST - “This was nothing more than a blessing as there’s no better word to describe it,” said Dell Pettus, as he spoke of playing for the New Engla...
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HS softball 2026
Madison County Record
Softball preview
HS softball 2026
by Bob Labbe 
February 18, 2026
MADISON - The action on the diamonds of the high school softball fields is now underway for the 2026 season as the four local schools each send compet...
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Trash Pandas will go to Heartland in 2026 season promotions
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Trash Pandas will go to Heartland in 2026 season promotions
by Bob Labbe 
February 18, 2026
MADISON - The official lineup of promotions and special appearances for the upcoming 2026 Rocket City Trash Pandas season is available and features a ...
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City safety gets boost with new Public Safety Annex
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City safety gets boost with new Public Safety Annex
by Gregg Parker 
February 11, 2026
MADISON – The city gained an invaluable asset in saving lives with the opening of the Public Safety Annex on Friday.
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Teachers shine at Golden Apple Gala, sponsored by The Schools Foundation
Madison County Record
Teachers shine at Golden Apple Gala, sponsored by The Schools Foundation
by Gregg Parker 
February 11, 2026
MADISON–TheSchools Foundation celebrated “Teacher of the Year” recipients from Madison County’s three school districts at the second annual Golden App...
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