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District 6 seat to be decided Tuesday in runoff election
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by Maria Rakoczy 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - There is one final race to be decided from Madison’s municipal Aug. 26 election. The representative for District 6 on the Madison City Counc...
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MCDAB presents check to Parks and Recreation, chairperson steps down
Madison County Record
by Maria Rakoczy 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - After serving as the chairperson for the Madison City Disability Advocacy Board (MCDAB) for nine years, Janessa Crosswy is moving and steppi...
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Best-Selling Author Jen Hatmaker to share memoir on Oct. 21
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by Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – Jean Hatmaker, “New York Times” Best-Selling Author, speaker and podcaster, will share thoughts from her memoir, “Awake,” at Blue Apple Book...
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Nominate standouts for chamber’s Holiday Membership Party
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by Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – Who deserves recognition for contributing to the overall betterment of living, working and playing in Madison? Nominate an outstanding perso...
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Trail of Tears motorcycle ride to stop in Madison on Sept. 20
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by Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – The 32nd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride, which remembers and celebrates Native American heritage, will stop in Madison ...
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Ranae Bartlett honored as member of Alabama Chess Hall of Fame
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – Ranae Bartlett, Mayor-Elect of Madison and founder of Madison City Chess League or MCCL, was inducted into the Alabama Chess Hall of Fame du...
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Madison Street Festival features many ways to give back to the community
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by Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - The Madison Street Festival is an annual celebration that brings the community together in a vibrant display of local culture, creativity, a...
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Madison City Chess League players prevail in 2025 State Chess Championship
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – The 72nd Alabama State Chess Championship on Aug. 2931 attracted 95 players who battled it out across several competitive sections -- Open, ...
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Unbeaten Bob Jones shuts out Grissom 42-0
Madison County Record
by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – In its quest for a second straight playoff berth, Bob Jones has dominated the opposition with an explosive offense and dominating defense. T...
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Harvest woman excels in 2025 Strongest Man-Woman Contest
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 17, 2025
GULF SHORES - With the sound of waves slapping at the nearby shoreline, the reverberations of the strongest men and women from across the state were e...
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FCA to host Behind the Bench Ladies’ Huddle
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 17, 2025
MADISON - Designed to be a support group for spouses of male coaches, the 2025 Behind The Bench Ladies’ Huddle is set for those women in that designat...
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Charles Betts,
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neighbor of Gray Family
by JOHN RANKIN Madison Historian 
September 17, 2025
The Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll has included enactments of Virginia Betts in some of the years since my 2007 newspaper article about Charles Edward Bet...
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Patriots down Grissom; Jets run over Huntsville
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High school football roundup
Sparkman overcomes struggles to win over Albertville
by MIKE EASTERLING 
September 17, 2025
MADISON – Class 7A football includes 32 teams in the Alabama High School Athletic Association, and after four weeks of the 2025 only four of that numb...
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Patriots, Jets dive into new swim season
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by Bob Labbe 
September 17, 2025
MADISON- The splashes and waves within the local swimming pools continue to batter those taking a dip as the 2025 high school swim and dive season is ...
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Space Command relocation to Huntsville to bring area growth
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by Staff Reports 
September 10, 2025
HUNTSVILLE — Officials expect at least 1,400 jobs to be directly added to the north Alabama area with the U.S. Space Command Headquarters permanently ...
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Newly elected Madison mayor to depart US Chess role
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Ranae Bartlett was named US Chess Executive Director in 2024
by By JOHN HARTMANN US Chess Press 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - It is said that no one can serve two masters. And so US Chess Executive Director Ranae Bartlett is trading Caïssa for the people of Madison,...
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Triana Fire Department train for medical helicopter operation
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
TRIANA – Firefighters who work in Triana Fire Department recently accomplished a new milestone in their training to serve and protect their town.
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Itty Bitty Bakers sweetens the community with classes
Madison County Record
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - Sweeten your day, Itty Bitty Bakers offers baking classes for locals, from 18 months to adults.
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Madison Visionary Partners to host Gather Madison, volunteers needed
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by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
MADISON – In its premiere in 2025, the Gather Madison event will unite residents of all backgrounds at one long table for a free, shared meal in the s...
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The Madison Street Festival is less than a month away
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by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
MADISON – The first Saturday in October. That’s the day Madison residents turn out to visit with friends and neighbors, promote school groups, shop fo...
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Time to register for annual Tootsie Roll 5K and fun run
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by Gregg Parker 
September 10, 2025
MADISON–Initseighth year, the Tootsie Roll 5k & Fun Run is scheduled for Nov. 1 with the start/finish line at Madison City Schools Stadium.
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The Stars shine at Toyota Field
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - The line of autograph seekers and generally well-wishers seemed to be endless and continued for hours for the special appearance of Jose Can...
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Madison’s Leila Smith scores with Puerto Rico Youth National Team
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
September 10, 2025
MADISON - It’s safe to say soccer is a big part of the life of Leila Smith. The 14-year old homeschooled sophomore athlete is all about the sport she ...
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Sparkman struggles in 29-7 loss to region rival Austin
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by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
September 10, 2025
HARVEST – Host Sparkman had a chance to avoid a second straight dubious 0-3 start and to get its first win in last Friday’s matchup against defending ...
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Bob Jones silences rival JC with 54-7 drubbing
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2025 Madison Bowl
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by Caleb Odom 
September 10, 2025
MADISON --- James Clemens was no match for the juggernaut that is Bob Jones this year as the Jets fell 54-7 in the Madison Bowl this past Friday night...
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