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Six…yes, count them…teachers at Columbia Elementary are expecting

Currently, five of the six teachers are on maternity leave

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

MADISON – Principal Miranda Bolden summed up her school’s blessed scenario this semester at Columbia Elementary School: “Incoming! Six baby girl Astro...

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CMSgt Ellis Clark retires from Bob Jones AFJROTC

He has given 47 years to the service of this country and area youth

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

MADISON – Student cadets in Air Force Junior ROTC or AFJROTC at Bob Jones High School hold deep respect for “Chief” – retired Chief Master Sergeant or...

Madison County Record, News, The Madison Record

Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Parish to present Bless Fest May 3-4

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

MADISON - Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Parish will host Bless Fest 2025 on May 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.

Madison County Record, News, Schools

A play preview, club, card-making and autism discussion on tap at Blue Apple Books in May

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

MADISON – The early days of May promises a full schedule at Blue Apple Books with a play preview, a card-making workshop, book club and a professional...

Madison County Record, News, The Madison Record

Saddle up for TARCOG Senior Fun Fest at Agribition Center May 13

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Senior citizens in North Alabama should dust off your cowboy boots because TARCOG is preparing for its 38th annual Senior Fun Fest, which...

Madison County Record

Liberty scores ‘three-peat’ in Alabama State Science Olympiad

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

MADISON – Not once. Not even twice. But for three consecutive years in a ‘three-peat,’ the Science Olympiad Team at Liberty Middle School has claimed ...

Madison County Record

Aleasha Powers’ work ethic leads to ‘Employee of the Month’ at Madison Hospital

by Gregg Parker

April 29, 2025

MADISON – Madison Hospital has honored Aleasha Powers as “Employee of the Month” for April 2025. She works as Supervisor of Receiving, Sterile Process...

Madison County Record

Game 2 victory keeps Bob Jones alive with Game 3 looming on Saturday

by Caleb Odom

April 26, 2025

MADISON --- Bob Jones was able to split the first day of 7A playoff baseball against Thompson Friday evening with a 2-1 victory over the Warriors in G...

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Panoply Arts Festival returns to Big Spring Park this weekend

by Staff Reports

April 25, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – It’s here! The Panoply Arts Festival, presented by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, returns this weekend, April 25-27, to Big Spring Park in H...

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Madison native returns home for Huntsville Navy Week

by By RICK BURKE Navy Office of Community Outreach

April 22, 2025

MADISON – U.S. Navy sailors and government employees from across the fleet are in Alabama this week for Huntsville Navy Week, Apr. 21 to 27, volunteer...

Strong secures overdue Purple Heart for wounded veteran

Madison

CAPITOL NEWS

Strong secures overdue Purple Heart for wounded veteran

by Staff Reports

April 22, 2025

WASHINGTON—Congressman Dale W. Strong (AL-05) recently presented a Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. Mc-Culloch of Madison County.

Business

Madison Chamber of Commerce’ to host ‘Best in Business Awards 2025’

Awards ceremony will be held Friday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center

by Gregg Parker

April 22, 2025

MADISON – Each year, Madison Chamber of Commerce presents the “Best in Business Awards” to recognize standout leaders among members in an array of cat...

Events

Healthy Kids Day

American Legion’s painting intro adds to YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day

Hogan Family YMCA will host “Healthy Kids Day 2025” on April 26

by Gregg Parker

April 22, 2025

MADISON – Hogan Family YMCA, 130 Park Square Lane in Madison, will present “Healthy Kids Day 2025” on April 26. The day will include an introductory p...

Events

Broadway Theatre League claims standing ovation with new season

by Gregg Parker

April 22, 2025

HUNTSVILLE - Broadway Theatre League has announced its 2025-2026 season’s shows, which offer classic nostalgia, hilarious adaptations and innovations ...

Lifestyles

Jim Parker authors poetry book, ‘A Man Like Me,’ with Don Howard’s illustrations

by Gregg Parker

April 22, 2025

MADISON – Compiling thoughts from 54 years, Jim Parker’s book of poetry, “A Man Like Me,” spans compositions dating to the 1960s and covers varying su...

Lifestyles

Midtown creates school district’s first orchestra

by Gregg Parker

April 22, 2025

MADISON - Youngsters are learning a skill that no one can take away from them – even as an older adult – by joining the Midtown Elementary After-Schoo...

Madison

MCS students reap benefits, especially in STEM, from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing

by Gregg Parker

April 22, 2025

MADISON – Students in Madison City Schools are receiving academic benefits from the district’s efforts to align with MCS Community Partnerships, which...

Huntsville

UAH takes road regular season finale at TNU to capture fourth straight GSC series win

by Staff Reports

April 22, 2025

NASHVILLE - The UAH softball team captured its fourth consecutive Gulf South Conference series win with a 7-2 victory at Trevecca Nazarene in Saturday...

Huntsville

Former UAH head coach Lennie Acuff named Samford head coach

by Bob Labbe

April 22, 2025

BIRMINGHAM - The Magic City just welcomed a little new magic in the form of longtime basketball coach Lennie Acuff. The 60-year old Huntsville native ...

James Clemens High School

Two local athletes named winners of the 2025 Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Foundation awards

by Bob Labbe

April 22, 2025

BIRMINGHAM - The annual Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Foundation awards are regarded as the top honors for any student-athlete among high schools in Alaba...

James Clemens High School

James Clemens varsity boys soccer benefits from unbeaten JV and freshman squads

by By STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com

April 22, 2025

MADISON - Despite not earning a playoff berth, this has been a turnaround season for the James Clemens varsity boys soccer team nonetheless.

Madison

Madison Academy earns sweep, advances in Class 5A baseball playoffs

by By MIKE EASTERLING

April 22, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Seniors on Madison Academy’s baseball team understand the assignment. It’s the final act, there’ll be no encore. Restore what they believ...

Bob Jones High School

Playoff pairings set for Bob Jones, James Clemens and Sparkman

Patriots clinch Class 7A, Area 8 title over rival James Clemens

by By MIKE EASTERLING

April 22, 2025

MADISON – Sometimes, the only thing on the line is bragging rights. That can be enough, especially when two neighboring rivals square off in the sport...

Events

U.S. Space & Rocket Center helps kick of Navy Week in the Rocket City

by John Few

April 19, 2025

The U.S. Navy is sailing into the Rocket City for Navy Week, and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is holding a kickoff event, Monday, April 21 from 5 to...

James Clemens High School

UPDATE: Gio Lopez commits to North Carolina, expected to be a front-runner for the starting quarterback position

by Bob Labbe

April 16, 2025

MADISON - Gio Lopez entered the transfer portal of college athletics and will embark on a change of schools leaving his starting quarterback position ...

Bob Jones Indoor Winds claim third place at world championships

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Bach from the dead

Bob Jones Indoor Winds claim third place at world championships

by Gregg Parker

April 15, 2025

MADISON – Rigorous training and on-campus rehearsals led to local and regional competitions. Eventually, it all came down to this . . . the 2025 Winte...

Harvest

Blue Apple Books anticipates authors, a songwriter and a bard

by Gregg Parker

April 14, 2025

MADISON – Blue Apple Books is enjoying a busy April with visits by authors and a songwriter, a ‘punk’ gathering, kudos to the bard and therapeutic art...

Madison

Cole Fontenelle hits for the first cycle in Trash Pandas history in 4-3 win

by Staff Reports

April 9, 2025

MADISON – Cole Fontenelle hit for the first cycle in Rocket City Trash Pandas history in Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota ...

Madison

Rotarians build beds for in-need children with ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’

by Gregg Parker

April 8, 2025

MADISON – After a long day, people head to their soft, comfortable bed for a peaceful night’s sleep. Did you realize many children don’t have a bed an...

Bob Jones High School

Groups and organizations accept Community Impact Grants from Madison Visionary Partners

by Gregg Parker

April 8, 2025

MADISON – Madison Visionary Partners or MVP promoted the grass-roots efforts of local groups by presenting $15,000 in Community Impact Grants at the t...

Harvest

Margi Daly officially announces her candidacy for mayor of Madison

by Gregg Parker

April 8, 2025

MADISON – Margi Daly, who has lived in the city for 21 years, has announced her candidacy for Mayor of the City of Madison.

JCTheatre set for ‘Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812’

James Clemens High School

High school musical

JCTheatre set for ‘Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812’

by Gregg Parker

April 8, 2025

MADISON – Intrigue and romance will abound during “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,” the 2025 Spring Musical by James Clemens Theatre....

James Clemens High School

Science Buzz Club instills inquisitive mindset in elementary students

by Gregg Parker

April 8, 2025

MADISON – A year-end tournament for six teams of Madison elementary students wrapped promotion by Science Buzz Club at James Clemens High School.

Harvest

Patients can transition from hospital to home with TARCOG initiative

by Gregg Parker

April 8, 2025

MADISON – Imagine the shock that a hospitalized patient faces with a prognosis for long-term care upon returning home. How can the patient receive vit...

Events

The second leg of the nine-game homestand begins Tuesday for Trash Pandas

by John Few

April 7, 2025

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas continue their nine-game homestand on Tuesday night with six games against the newly renamed Knoxville Smokies ...

Six…yes, count them…teachers at Columbia Elementary are expecting

MADISON – Principal Miranda Bolden summed up her school’s blessed scenario this semester at Columbia Elementary School: “Incoming! Six baby girl Astro...

April 29, 2025

CMSgt Ellis Clark retires from Bob Jones AFJROTC

MADISON – Student cadets in Air Force Junior ROTC or AFJROTC at Bob Jones High School hold deep respect for “Chief” – retired Chief Master Sergeant or...

April 29, 2025

Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Parish to present Bless Fest May 3-4

MADISON - Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Parish will host Bless Fest 2025 on May 3-4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.

April 29, 2025

A play preview, club, card-making and autism discussion on tap at Blue Apple Books in May

MADISON – The early days of May promises a full schedule at Blue Apple Books with a play preview, a card-making workshop, book club and a professional...

April 29, 2025

Saddle up for TARCOG Senior Fun Fest at Agribition Center May 13

HUNTSVILLE – Senior citizens in North Alabama should dust off your cowboy boots because TARCOG is preparing for its 38th annual Senior Fun Fest, which...

April 29, 2025

Game 2 victory keeps Bob Jones alive with Game 3 looming on Saturday

MADISON --- Bob Jones was able to split the first day of 7A playoff baseball against Thompson Friday evening with a 2-1 victory over the Warriors in G...

April 26, 2025

UAH takes road regular season finale at TNU to capture fourth straight GSC series win

NASHVILLE - The UAH softball team captured its fourth consecutive Gulf South Conference series win with a 7-2 victory at Trevecca Nazarene in Saturday...

April 22, 2025

Former UAH head coach Lennie Acuff named Samford head coach

BIRMINGHAM - The Magic City just welcomed a little new magic in the form of longtime basketball coach Lennie Acuff. The 60-year old Huntsville native ...

April 22, 2025

Two local athletes named winners of the 2025 Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Foundation awards

BIRMINGHAM - The annual Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Foundation awards are regarded as the top honors for any student-athlete among high schools in Alaba...

April 22, 2025

James Clemens varsity boys soccer benefits from unbeaten JV and freshman squads

MADISON - Despite not earning a playoff berth, this has been a turnaround season for the James Clemens varsity boys soccer team nonetheless.

April 22, 2025

Tuberville: Make daylight saving time permanent

WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the floor about the many benefits of...

March 7, 2025

Three red marbles

Buery Lowery was a deacon in our church when I was growing up. He ran the corner grocery store in our community, and was legendary among us children b...

March 4, 2025

My experience in the Madison Civic Awareness Academy and why it was just what I needed

MADISON - Having lived in Madison for 25 years, I have voted in municipal elections, utilized the services of the city’s public works, attended a game...

February 11, 2025

My resolutions for you

January 1st is one of my favorite days of the year. Like a kid on Christmas Eve, I am giddy with expectation: a new year, a clean slate. New adventure...

December 31, 2024

Storyteller: Uncle Charnel and Aunt Versa

My family is populated with moonshiners, preachers, politicians, businessmen, and salesmen. All sides have a lot in common; they are each...possessed ...

November 28, 2024

Newcomers and Neighbors Club to meet April 10

MADISON - The Madison Newcomers and Neighbors Club, a Women’s Social Organization, will meet Thursday, April 10 a.m. at the Hogan Family YMCA, 130 Par...

April 1, 2025

Madison author of ‘Middletide,’ plans book signing at Blue Apple Books

MADISON – Madison author Sarah Crouch invites readers to a meetand- greet time and book signing for her debut novel, “Middletide,” at Blue Apple Books...

April 1, 2025

MVP geared up to recognize ‘amazing’ Madison volunteers

MADISON - Local volunteers will receive the spotlight next week when Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) hosts its third annual Madison Visionary Awards,...

March 18, 2025

MGNA partners with City of Madison for greenhouse addition to new community center

MADISON - Master Gardeners of North Alabama is partnering with the City of Madison to construct and maintain a greenhouse at the Madison Community Cen...

March 18, 2025

Lucky mint brownie for St. Patrick’s Day

MADISON - How lucky you must be to come across this recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This one is a twisted combination of mint and sweet cho...

March 4, 2025

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