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Two middle schoolers hosting lemonade stand for St. Jude
A: Main, Events, Lifestyles
by Maria Rakoczy 
July 1, 2026
MADISON - This summer, two local middle schoolers are continuing a selfless tradition of using their summer break to raise money for a special cause.
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A: Main, Events, Madison County Record
by By CLAIRE WULFF staff@themadisonrecord.com 
July 1, 2026
MADISON - This is the week to celebrate the birth of America. As the weekend rolls in, the celebrations begin Thursday for America’s 250th anniversary...
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Gas prices decline leading toward 4th of July weekend
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
July 1, 2026
MADISON – Gas takes center stage again this week as the average gasoline prices in Madisonhave fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging...
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Ribbon cutting for new Trash Pandas clubhouse, STR vote and kids parade fill busy week
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
MADISON WEEKLY
by Gregg Parker 
July 1, 2026
MADISON – A seemingly benign issue resulted with residents divided in their opinions about lodging away from hotels into private residences. (Think ‘A...
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Madison Visionary Partners’ P.A.C.T. to equip students in need
Madison County Record, News, Schools
by Gregg Parker 
July 1, 2026
MADISON – Madison City Schools’ 2026-2027 school year will start on Aug. 6, and many students will be excited for the day, arriving with stacks of cri...
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Mazda Toyota, Torch among ‘Newsweek’s’ ‘Greatest Workplaces’
News
by Gregg Parker 
July 1, 2026
MADISON COUNTY – “Newsweek” has announced its “Greatest Workplaces of 2026,” which includes 10 Alabama companies. Two local companies received the pre...
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Fantasy Playhouse announces new season, tickets on sale starting today
Madison County Record
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
July 1, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy (FPCTA) is thrilled to reveal its full 66th-season lineup, from the Mainstage productions ...
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Madison Elementary chooses Celynn Ballard as ‘Teacher of the Year’
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 1, 2026
MADISON – Since 1993, Celynn Ballard has taught in five locations of Madison City Schools. Currently at Madison Elementary School, Ballard has been re...
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Annie Glass recognized as ‘Teacher of the Year’ at Midtown Elementary
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 1, 2026
MADISON – Annie Glass, “Teacher of the Year” at Midtown Elementary School, attributes her recognition as a testament to her students’ incredible energ...
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Mackey picked as “Teacher of the Year” at Horizon
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
July 1, 2026
MADISON – Horizon Elementary School’s faculty and staff have recognized Tymeria Mackey as “2026 Teacher of the Year.”
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Body Creations Inc. celebrates 25th anniversary in style
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
July 1, 2026
MADISON - A standing ovation from the standing room-only crowd filling the Jackson Center was the closing of what was a night of love and appreciation...
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The remarkable Thomas Hubbard Hobbs
Madison County Record
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
July 1, 2026
MADISON - If you use Google to search on the name Thomas Hubbard Hobbs, you will likely see what is written about him by the University of Alabama in ...
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2026 Rocket City Awards include connection to Bob Jones High School
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
July 1, 2026
MADISON - The Huntsville Sports Commission and 97.7 ESPN The Zone radio presented its fourth annual Rocket City Awards at a special ceremony held at t...
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New visiting clubhouse opens at Toyota Field
Madison County Record
by Maria Rakoczy 
June 29, 2026
MADISON - Mayor Ranae Bartlett and Rocket City Trash Pandas General Manager Garrett Fahrmann cut the ribbon on the new visiting clubhouse at Toyota Fi...
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Milestones and changes come to MidCity
Business
by Maria Rakoczy 
June 29, 2026
Huntsville - Eight years after transforming the dead Madison Square Mall into a New Urbanist paradise, MidCity businesses are achieving milestones and...
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TSA and HSV issue summer travel tips
by Maria Rakoczy 
June 26, 2026
With America 250 and World Cup events over the next month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is anticipating an extra busy summer for t...
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250th events in Madison kicks off Thursday
A: Main
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – The kickoff in Madison to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary is here. The fun begins with a Children’s Parade at Home Place Park, 100 ...
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MVP lends a helping hand to several community projects
A: Main
by By MIKE EASTERLING staff@themadisonrecord.com 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – An overcast sky blocked the sun. The forest canopy did the same as well as provide cover from a smattering of rain. Nothing could stop the h...
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Local gas prices continue to fall, but uncertainty may spoil the decline
Madison County Record
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – Average gasoline prices in Madison have fallen 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.49/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s ...
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Madison Board of Education, City Council envision future enhancements for Madison
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
by Gregg Parker 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – Are you old enough to remember dogearing pages in the Sears catalog ‘wish book’ for Christmas gifts that you wanted?
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Honoring Veteran Legacies holds inaugural essay contest
Lifestyles
by By ERIN COGGINS erin@themadisonrecord.com 
June 24, 2026
MADISON - Monrovia Middle School eighth grader Lucy Glass understands the importance of learning about veterans’ sacrifices. She recently wrote in an ...
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Three authors, watercolor class coming to Blue Apple Books
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – Dark fantasy, young-adult fiction, a fairy tale and art lessons are scheduled in the next few days at Blue Apple Books.
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Groundbreaking for LDS temple set for Aug. 15 in Madison
Events
by Gregg Parker 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – High-ranking officials with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced the groundbreaking for the Huntsville, Alabama Te...
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Madison chess players can hone skills at chess camp
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – Local chess enthusiasts can broaden their knowledge and savvy for the board with summer camp at Rasberry Chess Academy (RCA).
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Planning ahead for next school year? Heritage’s Trip Planner can help
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – Currently, Madison City Schools’ students, teachers and staff are settled into summer vacation. However, the first day of the 20262027 schoo...
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Mill Creek names Brittany Borys as ‘Teacher of the Year’
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
June 24, 2026
MADISON – When administrators told Brittany Borys about her honor, she felt overwhelming gratitude. Borys is “Teacher of the Year” at Mill Creek Eleme...
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Huntsville to host USTA Clay Court Tennis Championship July 5-12
Events
by Bob Labbe 
June 24, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - The elite players in the U16 age group will converge onto North Alabama July 5-12 for the USTA U16 Clay Court National Championships held...
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MA leads local teams in All-State Softball selection
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
June 24, 2026
MADISON - Both Bob Jones and Sparkman were represented in the 2026 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Teams, but it’s Madison Acade...
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T. J. Webster is new head coach of Sparkman softball team
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
June 24, 2026
HARVEST- In a surprise move, there is a new head coach of the Sparkman High softball program and they are no stranger to the Harvest-based school camp...
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