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New traffic signals in Town Madison to go active Monday
Two new traffic signals in Madison will go active on Monday morning, March 1. The signals are in the Town Madison Development and are located ...
by John Few.

Business
Madison Hospital Nursery to receive renovation thanks to local couple’s donation
HUNTSVILLE – Jeannine and James Glover volunteered at Huntsville Hospital for more than 40 years. Now, their legacy will continue impacting Madison County residents for ...
by John Few.

Alabama Vocal Association All State Choral Festival
Liberty breaks own record at Alabama All State Choral Festival
MADISON – Winning over the competition gives a feeling of fulfillment, but breaking your own record can feel even sweeter.
by Gregg Parker.

Brandan Newman
Girls Scouts wish a happy day to elderly citizens
MADISON – Local Girl Scouts showed their compassion for elderly citizens by relaying happy greetings on Valentine’s Day.
by Gregg Parker.

Julie Streling
2021 Reflections winners express skills to ‘I Matter Because’
MADISON – Volunteers have chosen the top-ranking students who entered the 2021 Reflections Fine Arts Contest, an initiative of the National PTA.
by Gregg Parker.

Community Action Partnership Huntsville/Madison & Limestone Counties
Need help with utility bills? Community Action Partnership possibly can assist
MADISON COUNTY – A local agency possibly can help individuals in paying utility bills.
by Gregg Parker.

Business
Paralympics Cycling To Be Held In North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE- The start of the 2021 season for U.S. Paralympics Cycling will be held in North Alabama with the Cycling Open presented by Toyota in ...
by Bob Labbe.

boutique shopping
Filthy Gorgeous’ styles please women of all ages, tastes
MADISON – A new boutique in downtown Madison, Filthy Gorgeous on Main is dedicated to dressing women of all ages in clothing that pleases their ...
by Gregg Parker.

American Legion Auxiliary
State, national American Legion officials commend Madison post
MADISON - Members of American Legion, Post 229 hosted a delegation of the veteran organization’s national- and state-level officers on Feb. 18.
by Gregg Parker.

"Matilda the Musical"
James Clemens Theatre to present ‘Matilda the Musical’
MADISON – After a one-year delay, James Clemens Theatre students are excited to present their production of “Matilda the Musical” on March 4-6.
by Gregg Parker.

Business Today
Trash Pandas Release 2021 Schedule- Home Opener Set For May 11
MADISON- With the announcement of the 2021 schedule of Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball, the feel of the inaugural season of action for the eight-team ...
by Bob Labbe.

CyberBlue
CyberPatriots in Bob Jones AFJROTC succeed in national competition
MADISON - Cadets in CyberPatriot teams, one component of Air Force Junior ROTC study at Bob Jones High School, entered national competition on Jan. 19.
by Gregg Parker.

Madison
Madison schools closed Thursday due to weather, roads are a “slushy mess” this morning
Madison City Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 18, due to the poor road conditions after last night’s snowfall. Madison Police said roads are slushy ...
by John Few.

Air Force Junior ROTC at Bob Jones High School
Bob Jones AFJROTC cadets pledge Elite Knights – Kitty Hawk Air Society
MADISON – Thirteen cadets in Air Force Junior ROTC at Bob Jones High School are pledging to a new, national honor society.
by Gregg Parker.

Digital Version
Digital version of The Madison Record – Feb. 17, 2021
You can now download a digital copy of The Madison Record each week. Look for it every Wednesday morning right here. You can read it ...
by John Few.

Madison
Madison schools to operate virtually in Wednesday due to weather
MADISON – Madison City Schools will operate virtually on Wednesday due to the winter weather. MCS superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said the extreme cold temperatures, ...
by John Few.

gala for St. John Catholic School
St. John Virtual Gala 2021 adapts for new venue but keeps traditional fun
MADISON – The St. John 2021 Virtual Gala will reprise the fun and good times for the 22nd year but with a different venue for ...
by Gregg Parker.

Madison
Farmers to Families to distribute free food at Madison City Stadium on Thursday
Farmers to Families will giveaway food this Thursday, February 18 at 9:30 a.m. at Madison Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive in Madison. MADISON – The Farmers ...
by John Few.

Madison
ALDOT: Icy, snowy conditions may persist; motorists warned against nonessential travel through Friday
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across much of north ...
by John Few.

3D printing
Freshman Caleb Wortham donates 3D printer to James Clemens
MADISON – James Clemens High School students can pursue high-tech designs with 21st-Century technology using a high-performance 3D printer that freshman Caleb Wortham donated.
by Gregg Parker.

Madison Police Department
Police department gains three new officers
MADISON – Madison Police Department welcomed three new officers into the force during a swearing-in ceremony in January.
by Gregg Parker.

Madison
Freezing conditions are likely to continue through Tuesday
Freezing conditions are expected to continue through Tuesday morning making roads hazardous and impassible in some areas, according to the National Weather Service in Huntsville. ...
by John Few.

Madison
Madison City Schools closed on Tuesday due to weather
Madison City Schools will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 16) due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions and widespread power outages from the winter ...
by John Few.

Madison
Ice threatens major travel impacts; motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads with ice in ...
by John Few.

Carl Gamble
Gamble flew 244 combat missions in Vietnam
MADISON - Carl Gamble flew 244 combat missions to drop propaganda leaflets as an Air Force pilot in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He still has nightmares ...
by Gregg Parker.

Ariel Grimmett
Heritage’s First LEGO League ‘shifts gears’ to greenway
MADISON – For their FIRST LEGO League entry, the Shifting Gears team at Heritage Elementary School chose a project to help people continue an active ...
by Gregg Parker.

Madison
Trash Pandas accept invitation in revamped Minor League Baseball structure
MADISON – As part of the modernized Minor League baseball system, the Rocket City Trash Pandas have officially accepted their invitation as the Double-A affiliate ...