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Six finalists competing to see who will become Madison’s first “Pup Mayor”
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Six finalists competing to see who will become Madison’s first “Pup Mayor”
Voting continues through Nov. 12. A “Paw-ty” inauguration celebration is planned for Nov. 13 at Homeplace Park
by John Few 
November 6, 2025
MADISON - Now there are six candidates, but only one will be named Madison’s new mayor -- “Pup Mayor” that is. Main Street Madison has been holding a ...
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Madison Police Department to be the first in Alabama to use ConfirmOK
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Madison Police Department to be the first in Alabama to use ConfirmOK
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com 
October 29, 2025
MADISON - The Madison Police Department will be the first in Alabama to use ConformOK, a program which connects daily check-ins with law enforcement.
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Madison man sentenced to life without parole in killing
Madison County Record
Madison man sentenced to life without parole in killing
Logan Delp found guilty of two counts of capital murder in case connected to Madison woman
by WES TOMLINSON The Decatur Daily 
October 29, 2025
DECATUR - A photo of Hartselle resident Anthony Larry Sheppard holding his then-infant daughter sat on a table in Morgan County Circuit Court on Frida...
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‘The Teen View’ blog created by JCHS students continues to grow
Madison County Record
‘The Teen View’ blog created by JCHS students continues to grow
by Gregg Parker 
October 29, 2025
MADISON – In 2020, a few students at James Clemens High School created a blog to express their views on local topics and individual beliefs. The blog,...
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Deer hunting season facts and figures for 2025
Madison County Record
Deer hunting season facts and figures for 2025
by Bob Labbe 
October 29, 2025
MADISON - Deer hunting season is now underway in Alabama and will run through Feb. 10 for Zones A and C, which cover the immediate Madison area.
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“I wanted to be world champion.” Drew Bell got what he trained for
Madison County Record
“I wanted to be world champion.” Drew Bell got what he trained for
by Bob Labbe 
October 29, 2025
MADISON - The culmination of hard work and years of planning turned into hardware for Madison’s Drew Bell. The longtime educator and recent retired hi...
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Rachel Entrekin posts great finish in Ultra Marathon
Madison County Record
Rachel Entrekin posts great finish in Ultra Marathon
by Bob Labbe 
October 29, 2025
MAMMOTH, CALIF.- In what has been described as a race of survival, Rachel Entrekin not only survived the brutal athletic endeavor testing more than ph...
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UAH extends win streak to eight in road win over Lee
Madison County Record
UAH extends win streak to eight in road win over Lee
by Staff Reports 
October 29, 2025
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - The UAH volleyball team concluded a twomatch Tennessee road trip with a 3-1 (25-22 | 23-25 | 27-25 | 25-18) victory over Gulf South...
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Madison Senior Center chooses to help ShowerUp for fundraiser
Madison County Record
Community
Madison Senior Center chooses to help ShowerUp for fundraiser
by Gregg Parker 
October 29, 2025
MADISON – The choice for the 2025 Christmas fundraiser at Madison Senior Center will allow people to reclaim their dignity...and seize a glimmer of ho...
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The Jacobs Family
Madison County Record
The Jacobs Family
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
October 29, 2025
The following is a continuation of excerpts from the book “The People Who Lived on the Land that is Now Redstone Arsenal” by Beverly S. Curry.
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Lady Patriots to open volleyball state tourney against McGill-Toolen
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High school volleyball
Lady Patriots to open volleyball state tourney against McGill-Toolen
by Bob Labbe 
October 29, 2025
MADISON - “To win a state championship we know we always have to beat McGill-Toolen,” said Jenny Jarrett, head coach of the Bob Jones volleyball team ...
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Members of Madison Interfaith Council mark its third anniversary
Madison County Record
Members of Madison Interfaith Council mark its third anniversary
by Gregg Parker 
October 22, 2025
MADISON – Madison Interfaith Council recently celebrated its third anniversary, marking three years of unity, compassion and impactful service in the ...
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“Pup Mayor Mid-Term Paw-ty” planned for Oct. 30
Events
“Pup Mayor Mid-Term Paw-ty” planned for Oct. 30
by Staff Reports 
October 22, 2025
MADISON - A special rally will held next Thursday, Oct. 30, in downtown Madison. A “Mid-Term Paw-ty” is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. along Main Street whe...
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Best-selling author Robert Bailey to speak at the Madison Senior Center
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Best-selling author Robert Bailey to speak at the Madison Senior Center
by Gregg Parker 
October 22, 2025
MADISON – A local author whose work has reached the “Wall Street Journal’s” best-selling list has scheduled a session at Madison Senior Center, 1329 B...
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Leah Green is ‘Employee of the Month’ at Madison Hospital
Madison County Record
Leah Green is ‘Employee of the Month’ at Madison Hospital
by Gregg Parker 
October 22, 2025
MADISON – Madison Hospital recognizes an “Employee of the Month” for exceptional job performance, positive interactions with patients and healthy asso...
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High volleyball IQ leads Lady Jets’ Julia Celani
Madison County Record
High volleyball IQ leads Lady Jets’ Julia Celani
by Bob Labbe 
October 22, 2025
MADISON - For every good high school athlete to become the best each works tirelessly to master their skills and perform at an elite level. For Julia ...
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The Remarkable Autobiography of Charles Burns 2
Madison County Record
The Remarkable Autobiography of Charles Burns 2
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
October 22, 2025
The following is a continuation of excerpts from the book “The People Who Lived on the Land that is Now Redstone Arsenal” by Beverly S. Curry.
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Jets secure playoff berth, Patriots and Senators keep playoff hopes alive
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High school football
Jets secure playoff berth, Patriots and Senators keep playoff hopes alive
MA secures home game for the first round of the playoffs
by MIKE EASTERLING 
October 22, 2025
DECATUR – Thai Lyles kicked a 36-yard field goal with 6.7 seconds remaining in the game to give James Clemens a 33-31 road win over Austin on Friday n...
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Madison Senior Center welcomes stray rooster and names him ‘Cluck Norris’
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Say hello to ‘Cluck Norris’
Madison Senior Center welcomes stray rooster and names him ‘Cluck Norris’
by Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – Madison Senior Center loves to welcome new members. However, they never expected to welcome a recent addition to their flock.
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Main Street Madison puts public input into plans for downtown development
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Main Street Madison puts public input into plans for downtown development
by Maria Rakoczy 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Exciting times are ahead for downtown Madison thanks to a newly formed organization. Main Street Madison presented preliminary plans for dow...
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‘Celebrate Madison’ to channel community spirit, pride
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‘Celebrate Madison’ to channel community spirit, pride
The free event will be held Oct. 23 at Toyota Field
by Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – The atmosphere at “Celebrate Madison” promises an upbeat night as residents give/take a good dose of pat-onthe- back praise.
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Madison Witches Ride to return for downtown antics on Oct. 19
Events
Madison Witches Ride to return for downtown antics on Oct. 19
by Gregg Parker 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – In a fun ride, roll and stroll, the Madison Witches Ride will feature festive local witches of all sorts spreading Halloween cheer & throwin...
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