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Owen receives commissions
Jeffrey P. Owen of Madison was one of 46 Army Guard members to receive commissions as second lieutenant after completing the Alabama Army National Guard's Officer Candidate School.
Owen received his diploma signifying completion of OCS from Brig. Gen. Mike Summrall, the adjutant general of Alabama, during a graduation ceremony at Jacksonville State University. He earned his bars after completing a 12-month program of instruction consisting of 12 weekend drills and two 15-day annual training periods.
Piro visits Greece/assigned to USS George Washington
Navy Midshipman Matthew S. Piro, son of Patricia and Scott Piro of Madison, recently visited Crete, Greece while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. Piro is one of more than 10,000 Atlantic fleet sailors and marines aboard the ships of the USS George Washington Carrier Battle Group and USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, which will be participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

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ROCKET CITY OCTANE AUTO SHOW: The one-day event is known as one of the most exciting auto shows in the Southeast

Bob Labbe | Photos Courtesy Rocket City Octane

June 18, 2026

For most car enthusiasts the infatuation with car collecting and the allure of the vehicles’ beauty, colors and the mirror-like shine from chrome bega...

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Huntsville and Madison planning to celebrate America’s 250th with special events

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The City of Huntsville is inviting residents from across the community to come together in downtown Huntsville on Saturday, July 4, for a full day of ...

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Self-defense and taekwondo classes at Madison Senior Center

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June 18, 2026

Starting in June, Madison Senior Center members can enroll in two new classes to strengthen body and mind: self-defense and taekwondo. On Mondays, mem...

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Following the Donut Dolly spirit: Women of faith serve with heart

Erin Coggins Story and photos

June 18, 2026

An American G.I., weary from battle, walks up to a van marked with the Red Cross logo. A young lady greets him with a smile and serves him a steaming-...

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How to remain physically and mentally active

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June 18, 2026

Growing older is often equated with slowing down. Aging may be characterized as a period of decline marked by an inability to do the things you once d...

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Eric Terrell selected to serve as interim MCS superintendent

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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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Edgewater HOA reverses previous action regarding goose management

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June 17, 2026

MADISON - Controversy has surrounded the method a local neighborhood had decided to deal with their large population of geese, but a resolution to the...

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Dr. Ed Nichols honored with city coin ahead of retirement

Two longtime city employees also honored

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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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