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250th events in Madison kicks off Thursday
A: Main, Events, Madison County Record
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, Madison County Record, News
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, News, The Madison Recor
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, News, Schools
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, Madison County Record, News
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
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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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Jones wins BOE runoff
Madison County Record
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
June 18, 2026
MADISON – Moms for Liberty Madison County chapter founder Emily Jones defeated William Matthews in last Tuesday’s Republican runoff for the District 8...
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Eric Terrell selected to serve as interim MCS superintendent
Madison County Record
by By STAFF REPORTS 
June 17, 2026
MADISON - Eric Terrell was named interim superintendent Tuesday by the Madison City Board of Education to replace Dr. Ed Nichols when Nichols retires ...
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Dr. Ed Nichols honored with city coin ahead of retirement
A: Main
Two longtime city employees also honored
by Maria Rakoczy 
June 17, 2026
MADISON - Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols was presented with a framed city of Madison coin at last week’s Madison City Council meet...
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Third Thursdays on Main to kick off tomorrow in downtown Madison
A: Main
by Maria Rakoczy 
June 17, 2026
MADISON - Main Street Madison (MSM) is bringing revamped Third Thursdays on Main to downtown Madison this summer.
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MVP’s Big Weekend of Service planned for Friday and Saturday
Events
by Gregg Parker 
June 17, 2026
MADISON – Madison Visionary Partners or MVP is organizing “Serve Madison: Big Weekend of Service” for this weekend, June 19-20. The weekend’s objectiv...
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Town Hall set for veterans cemetery in North Alabama
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
June 17, 2026
GURLEY – Individuals have been working to establish the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery -- North Alabama. A meeting on June 18 will update th...
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Madison’s America 250 events kicks off next week downtown
Events
by STAFF REPORTS staff@themadisonrecord.com 
June 17, 2026
MADISON – The buildup to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration is here and Madison is doing its part to join the party.
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Eliza Lemus Aybar makes full circle as Columbia Elementary’s top teacher
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
June 17, 2026
MADISON – Eliza Lemus Aybar is proud of her classroom’s learning environment with a high-challenge, low-threat space. She is “Teacher of the Year” at ...
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Volunteers needed for MVP’s Big Weekend of Service
A: Main
by Gregg Parker 
June 10, 2026
MADISON – The work of volunteers will result in improvements around the city during the second annual “Serve Madison: Big Weekend of Service.”
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