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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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Bartlett reflects on ‘First 100 Days’ for city leaders in new administration
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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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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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Ask Your City’ sessions show behind-the-scenes work of municipal staff
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
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
Madison County Record
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
Madison County Record
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
Madison County Record
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
Madison County Record
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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Huntsville Ballet to offer Dancers’ Choice for Valentine weekend
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Huntsville Ballet to offer Dancers’ Choice for Valentine weekend
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
February 11, 2026
Dancer’s Choice offers a unique series of in-studio performances that place creativity in the hands of the company’s dancers
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Madison Methodist to host fourth annual Gifts of Grace Craft Fair
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Madison Methodist to host fourth annual Gifts of Grace Craft Fair
by By ERIN COGGINS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
February 11, 2026
MADISON - The Madison Methodist Women will hold their annual Gifts of Grace Marketplace on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church loca...
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James Clemens’ girls finish third at state indoor track
Madison County Record
James Clemens’ girls finish third at state indoor track
by Bob Labbe 
February 11, 2026
BIRMINGHAM - Three local schools placed among the top 10 in girls competition at the AHSAA State Indoor Track Championships held at the SportsPlex in ...
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High school baseball 2026: Let the games begin!
Madison County Record
Baseball preview
High school baseball 2026: Let the games begin!
by Bob Labbe 
February 11, 2026
MADISON - The newest season of high school baseball sets its first pitch the third week of February. Local teams are in some ways scrambling to replac...
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Senior Scout Bowl to highlight local high school football talent Feb. 27
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Senior Scout Bowl to highlight local high school football talent Feb. 27
by Bob Labbe 
February 11, 2026
MADISON - Danny Kendall Johnson was a sophomore football player at Alabama A&M when he was tragically killed in an auto crash in 2016. That moment in ...
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Trash Pandas Foundation offers “Trash Pandas Rookies” youth program
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Trash Pandas Foundation offers “Trash Pandas Rookies” youth program
by Bob Labbe 
February 11, 2026
MADISON - The Rocket City Trash Pandas, through the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation, are proud to announce the launch of Trash Pandas Rookies, a n...
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DA: Madison man received meth by FedEx, arrested on drug charges
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DA: Madison man received meth by FedEx, arrested on drug charges
by Staff Reports 
February 10, 2026
MADISON - A Madison man was behind bars after the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant last week that led to the seizure of app...
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Mayor Ranae Bartlett discusses road project funding, upcoming events
Madison County Record
MADISON WEEKLY
Mayor Ranae Bartlett discusses road project funding, upcoming events
by Gregg Parker 
February 10, 2026
MADISON – In Madison Mayor Ranae Bartlett’s weekly newsletter last week, she touch on a few upcoming plans and excitement over much anticipated fundin...
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City extends sales tax funding for Madison schools
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City extends sales tax funding for Madison schools
by Maria Rakoczy 
February 4, 2026
MADISON - The Madison City Council approved an ordinance at the Jan. 29 city council continuing funding for the Madison City School District from a po...
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