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City extends sales tax funding for Madison schools
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
by Maria Rakoczy 
February 4, 2026
MADISON - The Madison City Council approved an ordinance at the Jan. 29 city council continuing funding for the Madison City School District from a po...
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Former Sparkman football player living his dream in Super Bowl LX
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
Super Bowl LX
by Bob Labbe 
February 4, 2026
HARVEST - All eyes of the sports world will be on Sunday’s Super Bowl which will feature former Sparkman High and Troy University star player Dell Pet...
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Woman found dead after early Friday morning fire in Madison
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
Apartment fire marks the 5th structure fire for Madison Fire and Rescue in 15 days
by Staff Reports 
February 4, 2026
MADISON - A woman was found dead after an early morning house fire in Madison on Friday. Madison Fire & Rescue said crews responded to the fire on Cre...
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Mayor Ranae Bartlett discusses sales tax, academy and activities
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
MADISON WEEKLY
by Gregg Parker 
February 4, 2026
MADISON – In “Madison Weekly” for the week of Jan. 25, Mayor Ranae Bartlett endorsed Madison City Council’s vote to approve continuation of a half-cen...
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Firefighters Harper, Martin awarded for lifesaving assistance
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
February 4, 2026
MADISON – Jacob ‘Jake’ Harper and Jonathan Martin have been recognized for their bravery in service with Madison Fire and Rescue Department.
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Newcomers and Neighbors Club to meet Feb. 12
Events
by Gregg Parker 
February 4, 2026
MADISON - The Madison Newcomers and Neighbors Club, a Women’s Social Organization will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Hogan Family YMCA, 130 Park Sq...
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Girl Scouts to kick off cookie season on Friday
Lifestyles
by Staff Reports 
February 4, 2026
NORTH ALABAMA - It’s that time of year! Girl Scouts in North-Central Alabama are getting ready for the start of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season — a ...
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Parenting class to advise on adolescents’ destructive behavior
Events
by Gregg Parker 
February 4, 2026
MADISON – The challenge for parents who live with and try to guide an adolescent can escalate when the youth demonstrates confrontational and even vio...
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Trash Pandas ready for seventh season in Madison
Events
by Bob Labbe 
February 4, 2026
MADISON - The numbers 26-2033-11-6-5 could be for a winning lottery ticket, but in reality, those are the numbers corresponding to the promotional hig...
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Bob Jones wrestling is runner-up in Dick Clem Memorial
Madison County Record
Host Patriots had won three straight times in tourney honoring their late coach
by STEVE LEE steve@themadisonrecord.com 
February 4, 2026
MADISON — For the first time in four seasons, a wrestling team other than Bob Jones won the Dick “Pops” Clem Memorial, named for its late coach who he...
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Sedlacek promoted to Battalion Chief in Madison Fire and Rescue
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
February 4, 2026
MADISON – Michael Sedlacek, who joined Madison Fire & Rescue in 2008 as a rookie firefighter, was promoted recently to Battalion Chief of “B” Shift....
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High school athletics AHSAA reclassifications present major changes
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
February 4, 2026
MADISON - The idea has been passed around for the last several years and now the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has turned the idea ...
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James Clemens bowling advances to State Tournament seeded No. 1
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
February 4, 2026
TRUSSVILLE - There’s no better feeling for an athlete than knowing you’re at the top of your sport especially going into what is a championship title ...
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Huntsville Ballet continues its season with Dancers’ Choice
Events
February 3, 2026
Dancer’s Choice offers a unique series of in-studio performances that place creativity directly in the hands of the company’s professional dancers
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A: Main
by Staff Reports 
January 28, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - The nonprofit Huntsville Hospital Health System has announced an agreement to acquire the for-profit Crestwood Medical Center for $450 mi...
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Madison Fire and Rescue names Tyler Drew as ‘2026 Firefighter of the Year’
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
January 28, 2026
MADISON – Tyler Drew never really had to choose a career path. He was destined to work in fire service. Drew has earned the honor of “2026 Firefighter...
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Lace those running shoes for Heart & Soul 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Madison County Record
by Gregg Parker 
January 28, 2026
MADISON – Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 invokes images of candy kisses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and greeting cards. In another heart-related eve...
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AHSAA approves reclassification system for 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
January 28, 2026
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control approved a classification system for championship play for the 2026...
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College football returns to Joe Davis Stadium; UNA vs. Samford
Madison County Record
by Bob Labbe 
January 28, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - Since its multi-million dollar renovations and reopening in 2023, Joe Davis Stadium will host a college football game as it was announced...
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Alabama State Games now part of America 250 celebration
Events
by Bob Labbe 
January 28, 2026
MONTGOMERY - The 43rd Alabama State Games, scheduled for June 12-14, has been named an America 250 Alabama certified event. Hosted by the City of Birm...
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UAH women’s basketball wins 16th straight, Wilken reaches 1,000 points
Madison County Record
by Staff Reports 
January 28, 2026
HUNTSVILLE - Women’s basketball extended their program-record winning streak to 16 games with a 64–48 victory over Valdosta State on Thursday night at...
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Angler holds on to win Lake Guntersville tourney
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
January 28, 2026
GUNTERSVILLE - When he launched his boat onto Lake Guntersville on a cold Sunday morning, pro Drew Gill of Mount Carmel, Illinois, never considered th...
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Sparkman sophomore Landon Howard is a portrait of success
b-Sports
by Bob Labbe 
January 28, 2026
HARVEST - As a hobby, Sparkman High’s Landon Howard uses his talents of being a sketch artist utilizing colors. If he chose to draw a self-portrait, h...
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Public hearing set after city votes to annex land with Costco
A: Main
The next step:
by Maria Rakoczy 
January 21, 2026
MADISON - A public hearing is set for Feb. 9 after the Madison City Council approved an agreement at the last Monday’s council meeting to annex nearly...
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City coordinates community support for Sutton residents
A: Main
by By TIMATHY KELLEY news@themadisonrecord.com 
January 21, 2026
MADISON - The City of Madison has mobilized community partners to support residents of Sutton Apartments following a water service disruption caused b...
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One dead after fire breaks out at Madison home
Madison County Record
by By STAFF REPORTS From WAFF.com 
January 21, 2026
MADISON - A man is dead after a house fire in Madison on Thursday night.
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