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Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Friday to kickoff season
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Season opener
by Staff Reports 
April 1, 2026
MADISON - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will open the 2026 season at Toyota Field with a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers’ Double-A affi...
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Volunteers named 2026 Madison Visionary Award winners
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Former mayor Paul Finley named Visionary of the Year
by Staff Reports 
April 1, 2026
MADISON - Celebrating volunteerism in Madison was the central focus on March 25 when several Madison volunteers were honored for their hard work and c...
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Madison Hospital named state’s newest dementia friendly hospital
Business, Madison County Record, News
by Staff Reports 
April 1, 2026
MADISON - Dementia Friendly Alabama announced last week that Madison Hospital has officially earned the designation as Alabama’s newest Dementia Frien...
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Kids to Love CEO urges Congress to reform foster care and adoption system
Lifestyles, Madison County Record, News
by Staff Reports 
April 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. Kids to Love Founder and CEO Lee Marshall spoke before Congress last week on one of the most pressing issues facing vulnerable childr...
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Fellowship United Methodist Church plans outdoor morning Easter service
Events
by GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com mailto:gregg@themadisonrecord.com 
April 1, 2026
MADISON – Fellowship United Methodist Church will conduct an outdoor service on Easter Sunday, April 5. The service’s venue will be 4530 Sullivan St. ...
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Madison players earn awards at Raider Rally Chess Tourney
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
April 1, 2026
MADISON – Players in Madison City Chess League achieved a solid record in the inaugural Raider Rally Chess Tournament at Randolph School.
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James Clemens High School artist claims Best in Show honors
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
April 1, 2026
MADISON – Crinan Marlin, a student at James Clemens High School, has earned the top awards at two respected art shows.
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Bob Jones’ Arnav Maskey wins regional Bryant-Jordan Award
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by Bob Labbe 
April 1, 2026
MADISON - Athleticism, intelligence and humanitarian. These facets of the life of Arnav Maskey has earned him the Class 7A, Region 4 Scholar-Athlete R...
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Hanu Karlapalem announces campaign kickoff for State House District 4
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
March 31, 2026
MADISON — Former Madison mayoral candidate Hanu Karlapalem is running for Alabama State House of Representatives District 4 in the upcoming election. ...
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Easter Bunny hops into Madison for egg hunts this weekend
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by Gregg Parker 
March 25, 2026
MADISON – The Easter Bunny arrives in Madison this weekend. Before Easter arrives on April 5, several Easter egg hunts will give an entertaining, mean...
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All-Nashville Roadshow adds Madison as concert stop
Events
by GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com 
March 25, 2026
MADISON – Home Place Park will be feeling the vibe of the Music City when the All-Nashville Roadshow entertains with its concert performances on May 9...
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James Clemens ranked No. 1 in girls soccer, a program first
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
March 25, 2026
MADISON - For the first time in program history, the James Clemens girls soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Alabama among both Class 7A schools and the Su...
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James Clemens Science Bowl Team claims championship
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
March 24, 2026
MADISON – For the second, consecutive year, the Science Bowl Team at James Clemens High School has claimed the championship at regional Science Bowl c...
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Madison to gain a new designated nature preserve
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
March 18, 2026
MADISON – The Land Trust of North Alabama has announced a new sanctuary in Madison with Mill Creek Nature Preserve in the city’s northern section.
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American Academy In Rome accepts Terrena Mann for Classical Summer School
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
March 18, 2026
MADISON – Terrena Mann has been accepted into Classical Summer School with the American Academy In Rome. Mann was fortunate to receive a full scholars...
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Bob Jones Theatre is ‘in the money’ with ‘42nd Street”
Events
by Bob Labbe 
March 18, 2026
MADISON – Do you want to be ‘in the money’ listening to a ‘lullaby of Broadway’? Just head down to “42nd Street” with Bob Jones Theatre’s spring music...
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MPD: Three charged in murder conspiracy
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by By TIMATHY KELLEY timathy@themadisonrecord.com 
March 12, 2026
MADISON — Authorities say a convicted murderer already serving a life sentence may soon face additional charges after investigators uncovered an alleg...
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Mustangs to retire jersey of longtime coach Mike Good
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by Bob Labbe 
March 11, 2026
MADISON - Madison Academy will officially retire the iconic No. 22 jersey of longtime former baseball coach Mike Good during a special on-field ceremo...
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Grab a basket! City, churches to host Easter egg hunts in Madison
Events
by Gregg Parker 
March 11, 2026
MADISON – Before Easter arrives on April 5, several Easter egg hunts will give an entertaining, meaningful outing at parks and churches across Madison...
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Botanical garden offers Spring Break camp for youth, tips for adults
Events
by Gregg Parker 
March 11, 2026
HUNTSVILLE – Spring is in the air, and Huntsville Botanical Garden is prepared with a weeklong adventure for children and a three-session overview for...
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