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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
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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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Vote now for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election
Madison County Record
Vote now for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election
by Staff Reports 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The nominations are in and the candidate pool for Madison’s first “Pup Mayor” election are available for voting.
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Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run returns Nov. 1
Madison County Record
Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run returns Nov. 1
Proceeds benefit the special education program at Madison City Schools
by By JOHN PECK MCS Public Relations Manager 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Hey all you runners and walkers out there.
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Home-schooled student now a well-schooled football player
Madison County Record
Home-schooled student now a well-schooled football player
by Bob Labbe 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - For a young student changing from a home-schooled environment to attending public school is sometimes a taxing endeavor. To add participatin...
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Bob Jones’ Brayson Albin earns five-star rating
Madison County Record
Bob Jones’ Brayson Albin earns five-star rating
A junior at Bob Jones, Albin starts at tight end for the Patriots and also handles the duties of long snapper
by Bob Labbe 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The long snapper has become one of the most specialized positions in football to where if a player has quality skills at the position, teams...
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes celebrate 21 years of Faith in schools
Madison County Record
Fellowship of Christian Athletes celebrate 21 years of Faith in schools
by Bob Labbe 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - The Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has had 21 years of causes to celebrate, thanks mostly to volunteers who give t...
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The Remarkable Autobiography of Charles Burns
Madison County Record
The Remarkable Autobiography of Charles Burns
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
October 15, 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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Fantasy Playhouse Theater reimagines the classic story of Cinderella Oct. 17-26
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Fantasy Playhouse Theater reimagines the classic story of Cinderella Oct. 17-26
by By CLAIRE WULFF news@themadisonrecord.com 
October 15, 2025
HUNTSVILLE - Cinderella is returning to Huntsville with a fresh twist from the Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy. For their 65th season, ...
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Bonsai Basics at the Madison Library grows community knowledge Oct. 21
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Bonsai Basics at the Madison Library grows community knowledge Oct. 21
by By KADIE TAYLOR kadie@themadisonrecord.com 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Bringing botany to bookworms, Madison Public Library is hosting a free Bonsai Basics event on Oct. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
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Mustang on a roll as they win over New Hope 33-10
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Mustang on a roll as they win over New Hope 33-10
by MIKE EASTERLING 
October 15, 2025
MADISON - Madison Academy quarterback Charleston Owens is on roll, and he’s pulling his teammates along. Owens was voted as the Huntsville Times regio...
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Jets stave off Sparkman comeback bid in 31-24 win
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Jets stave off Sparkman comeback bid in 31-24 win
by By STEVE LEE stave@themadisonrecord.com 
October 15, 2025
MADISON – For a second straight week James Clemens wound up in a back-and-forth battle against a Class 7A, Region 4 rival.
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Heritage welcomes Demetria Patterson as assistant principal
Madison County Record
Heritage welcomes Demetria Patterson as assistant principal
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
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What a great day!
The Madison Street Festival showcased Madison’s community spirit
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
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Boo! As autumn arrives, Madison turns to chilling events for Halloween
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
Local middle-schoolers explore collaborative learning in AVID class
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
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Botanical garden stages just-for-fun monsters, grown-up scares
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
Whirlwind year for local boxer includes Hall of Fame induction
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
Rocket City Trash Pandas’ 2025 season was one of ups and downs
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
Senators stun Bob Jones in epic clash
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
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High school volleyball
Bob Jones volleyball team riding youth into post-season playoffs
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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