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Madison man returns from deployment
Navy Midshipman Matthew Piro of Madison recently returned from a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
During deployment, Piro's ship traveled more than 50,000 miles, launched more than 10,000 sorties, dropped nine-and-a-half tons of ordinance and visited the ports of Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Italy and Slovenia.
Piro is one of more than 10,000 Atlantic fleet sailors and marines aboard the ships of the USS George Washington Carrier Battle Group and USS Nassau Amphibious Ready Group.

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Madison City Schools breaks ground on eighth elementary school

maria@themadisonrecord.com

October 29, 2024

MADISON - Madison City Schools broke ground on its eighth elementary school on Tuesday, October 29. The school is located behind the new Madison Branc...

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Knights of Columbus’ Tootsie Roll 5K, Fun Run to benefit MCS’ special education students

The Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run will be held Nov. 2 at Madison City Schools Stadium

Gregg Parker

October 26, 2024

MADISON – Knights of Columbus will present the seventh annual Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run on Nov. 2. The event will benefit special education programs...

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Grant Funk Railroad opens this weekend for Halloween fun

The free attraction will be open Friday through Sunday and on Halloween night.

GraciAnn Goodin

October 25, 2024

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF - If you want to check out the grand station yourself, follow along with Grant Funk Railroad on Facebook for all the details. It ...

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Lady Patriots take regional crown on way to state tournament

Bob Jones (50-9) takes on Bayside Academy (32-11) at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Birmingham CrossPlex

Mike Easterling

October 25, 2024

HOOVER – The Bob Jones volleyball juggernaut is headed back to the state tournament, this time harboring intentions on being crowned champions instead...

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New Huntsville supergroup to release first EP, celebrate with launch party Oct. 25

October 24, 2024

HUNTSVILLE – A new supergroup has arrived on the Huntsville music scene bringing three local artists together and is set to release their first EP on ...

Harvest, Huntsville, Madison, ...

Fire danger advisory issued for 22 Alabama counties, including Madison and Limestone

John Few

October 24, 2024

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Limestone and Madison counties, along with 20 other counties effective imm...

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Fall activities and events to enjoy this week

GraciAnn Goodin

October 24, 2024

MADISON - With the start of October, comes an increased excitement for the autumnal season and all of the fun activities associated with it. Fortunate...

A Huntsville ghost story: Sally Carter’s ghost

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A Huntsville ghost story: Sally Carter’s ghost

Bruce Walker

October 24, 2024

Writer’s note: This is based on one of Huntsville’s most well-known ghost stories. In the year 1825, young Sally clutched her ragged doll as she stood...

Madison City Schools breaks ground on eighth elementary school

MADISON - Madison City Schools broke ground on its eighth elementary school on Tuesday, October 29. The school is located behind the new Madison Branc...

October 29, 2024

Knights of Columbus’ Tootsie Roll 5K, Fun Run to benefit MCS’ special education students

MADISON – Knights of Columbus will present the seventh annual Tootsie Roll 5K and Fun Run on Nov. 2. The event will benefit special education programs...

October 26, 2024

Lady Patriots take regional crown on way to state tournament

HOOVER – The Bob Jones volleyball juggernaut is headed back to the state tournament, this time harboring intentions on being crowned champions instead...

October 25, 2024

New Huntsville supergroup to release first EP, celebrate with launch party Oct. 25

HUNTSVILLE – A new supergroup has arrived on the Huntsville music scene bringing three local artists together and is set to release their first EP on ...

October 24, 2024

Fire danger advisory issued for 22 Alabama counties, including Madison and Limestone

The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Limestone and Madison counties, along with 20 other counties effective imm...

October 24, 2024

Pickleball clinic attracts newcomers and experienced players alike

MADISON — Arguably the fastest- growing sport in America, pickleball is thriving on the national, state and local scenes. Count Dublin Park among thos...

October 24, 2024

James Clemens Theatre to preview one-act play Oct.29

MADISON – On Oct. 29, James Clemens Theatre will preview their work for District Trumbauer Competition. Like a dress rehearsal, the performances at 6 ...

October 24, 2024

Bob Jones Drama Fest to include play, individual events for competition Oct. 29

MADISON – Drama Fest will be a win-win situation for drama students at Bob Jones High School finalizing performances for district competition and the ...

October 24, 2024

U.S. Space & Rocket Center to host ‘Spooky Space Spectacular’ Oct. 26

MADISON – The ghostly staff at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center invites the public to “Spooky Space Spectacular,” the center’s annual Halloween part...

October 24, 2024

‘BOOS and Beats’ at botanical garden targets adult ghouls

HUNTSVILLE – Who said Halloween is just for the kiddies? Adult party animals can howl the night away at “BOOs and Beats” at Huntsville Botanical Garde...

October 24, 2024

Lady Patriots take regional crown on way to state tournament

HOOVER – The Bob Jones volleyball juggernaut is headed back to the state tournament, this time harboring intentions on being crowned champions instead...

October 25, 2024

Pickleball clinic attracts newcomers and experienced players alike

MADISON — Arguably the fastest- growing sport in America, pickleball is thriving on the national, state and local scenes. Count Dublin Park among thos...

October 24, 2024

Bob Jones advances to regional championship today; secures return trip to state tournament

HOOVER – Bob Jones’ march toward another Elite Eight trip stayed on path Wednesday as the Lady Patriots won two matches Wednesday over Oak Mountain an...

October 24, 2024

James Clemens coach picked for AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic

MADISON - Fourth-year James Clemens football head coach Chad McGehee is getting a chance of a lifetime by being chosen to be among the coaching staff ...

October 24, 2024

Jets cross country runner commits to sign with Michigan

MADISON - The University of Michigan Wolverines cross country team will soon receive a gift of talent. The gift will arrive in the form of a highly pr...

October 23, 2024

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