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Lemon and Lavender lowers waste and raises spirits
Business, Events, Lifestyles
by By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
October 9, 2025
MADISON - Lemon & Lavender provides a space for locals to shop sustainably and locally, through a refillery in Madison. “Lemon & Lavender is woman-own...
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Main Street Madison invites community to public presentation
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
by Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
The meeting at city hall on Thursday will focus on the future development of downtown Madison
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Heritage welcomes Demetria Patterson as assistant principal
Madison County Record, News, Schools
by Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Demetria Patterson, a familiar personality at Heritage Elementary School, is now working as the school’s Assistant Principal.
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The Madison Street Festival showcased Madison’s community spirit
B: Festival Time, Madison County Record, News
What a great day!
by Staff Reports 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - They did it again! The many volunteers who pitched in to plan and work at this year’s Madison Street Festival, produced another stellar even...
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Boo! As autumn arrives, Madison turns to chilling events for Halloween
Events
by Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Fictional characters, ghosts, ghouls and gremlins will emerge around town – along with princesses and superheroes – to attend numerous activ...
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Local middle-schoolers explore collaborative learning in AVID class
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
MADISON – Madison middle-schoolers can identify with the Beatles’ oldie, “With a Little Help From my Friends,” as they teach each other to ‘learn how ...
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Botanical garden stages just-for-fun monsters, grown-up scares
Events
by Gregg Parker 
October 8, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – With the changing seasons, Huntsville Botanical Garden is taking advantage of autumn’s chills to offer Halloween-inspired fun for both ch...
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Whirlwind year for local boxer includes Hall of Fame induction
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - “What a whirlwind 2025 has been,” said Brad Ginn, the local boxer who began in the sport in 2003 and was named to the Alabama Boxing Hall of...
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Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2025 season was one of ups and downs
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - The front office staff of the Rocket City Trash Pandas is as busy as ever prepping for numerous upcoming events at Toyota Field including th...
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Senators stun Bob Jones in epic clash
Madison County Record
High school football
by Caleb Odom 
October 8, 2025
MADISON - The Sparkman Senators toppled old rival Bob Jones last Friday at Madison City Stadium 2926 in a tight game full of action.
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Bob Jones volleyball team riding youth into post-season playoffs
b-Sports
High school volleyball
by Bob Labbe 
October 8, 2025
MADISON- Youthcan be a beautiful blessing for any high school coach especially when the young talent among their team shines as well as the most exper...
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Madison residents asked to nominate candidates for city’s first “Pup Mayor”
Madison County Record
Booth at Madison Street Festival will accept nominations
by Staff Reports 
October 3, 2025
MADISON - They are often called “man’s best friend” for good reason. As pets, dogs offer unconditional love and support, serving as loyal companions a...
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Lee Greenwood performs at Clift Farm’s Village Green
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
October 1, 2025
MADISON – To christen the Village Green at Clift Farm, Stephen Paul and Lee Greenwood, famous for his patriotic anthem, “God Bless the U.S.A.,” perfor...
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Garden to host spooky fun events this month
Events
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com 
October 1, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - As fall approaches, the Huntsville Botanical Garden is casting a spell over the community with its events. Two of which lure locals to ha...
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Sparkman homecoming comeback falls short to Jags
Madison County Record
by By CLAEB ODOM caleb@themadisonrecord.com 
October 1, 2025
HARVEST - The Sparkman Senators (2-4) were facing a massive hole to climb out of against Mae Jemison (3-3) down 20-0 at halftime.
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Patriots fall short on second half comeback
Madison County Record
by MIKE EASTERLING 
October 1, 2025
MADISON - A pick six, scoop-and-score, kickoff return for a touchdown, a blocked extra point, a healthy dose of penalties and a whistled dead game-tyi...
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MA volleyball program filled with athletic and intelligent players
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 1, 2025
MADISON - The transition from year to year can be exhausting for any head coach in any sport as a team’s roster goes through changes due to an array o...
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MA’s Alex Crider makes happy move from quarterback to wide receiver
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
October 1, 2025
MADISON - Madison Academy senior football player Alex Crider is easily one of the most gracious and understanding high school athletes that has graced...
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The day starts with a parade!
B: Festival Time
by Staff Reports 
October 1, 2025
MADISON – The Madison Street Festival parade is a not-to-miss tradition for many festivalgoers.
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Exciting exhibits included in the Madison Street Festival
B: Festival Time
by Staff Reports 
October 1, 2025
MADISON – The Madison Street Festival has a few extras this year that might interest some of you. These organizations/ displays do not fall into any o...
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Entertainment stage will host several great performers
B: Festival Time
Three acts will fill the street festival with plenty of music
by Gregg Parker 
October 1, 2025
MADISON – A favorite tradition at the Madison Street Festival or MSF is the Entertainment Stage with live music from local musicians.
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An impressive selection of food vendors to help satisfy appetites
B: Festival Time
by By STAFF REPORTS Main Street news@themadisonrecord.com 
October 1, 2025
MADISON – An impressive number of food vendors will serve some of the South’s best choices. Barbecue, Greek, hot dogs, hamburgers, comfort food, tamal...
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Festival’s Community Showcase promises array of talent
B: Festival Time
by Staff Reports 
October 1, 2025
MADISON – For a glimpse of smalltown life at its finest, stop by the Community Showcase at Madison Street Festival.
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