LIFESTYLES -- FEATURE SPOT
James Clemens’ Coach Drew Bell- “Righted My Life”
MADISON- The first memories of any type of running for Drew Bell was as a five-year old chasing seagulls on Panama City Beach in Florida ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
Johnson trains, prepares future sailors to fight and win
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Johnson from Huntsville currently serves as the Intelligence Specialist “A” School systems manager and testing officer ... Read more
3 years ago by Gregg Parker.
Lisa Aderholt Retires- Leaves Sparkman Cheer Legacy
HARVEST- It’s usually not customary to cheer someone when they are leaving, but in the case of Lisa Aderholt a loud cheer is appropriate. After ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
A Gem Of A Night- Home Opener For Trash Pandas
MADISON- Despite losing the game in extra innings to the visiting Tennessee Smokies, the long-awaited home opener of the Rocket City Trash Pandas was a ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
Trash Pandas Underway
MADISON- After years of speculation, rumors and finally planning, professional baseball is back in the Tennessee Valley with the highly anticipated arrival of the Rocket ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
Kent Chambers- “Driving Force” Behind Bob Jones Softball Program
MADISON- After 30 years as a high school coach, including 28 as head coach of the Bob Jones softball program, Kent Chambers is enjoying his ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
Andy Haq’s global service spanned Europe, Asia and Middle East
MADISON – In the U.S. Army, Chief Warrant Officer Anwarul ‘Andy’ Haq completed courses for Short Range Air Defense and served on the Air Defense ... Read more
3 years ago by Gregg Parker.
What’s the significance of red poppies? American Legion has answers.
MADISON – Why do Madison American Legion members give a poppy to individuals on Memorial Day weekend? To explain the poppy’s significance, Madison Auxiliary Unit, ... Read more
3 years ago by Gregg Parker.
Special Students, Special Athletes Meet Via Zoom To Share Life Experiences
MADISON- With bright smiles coming from both participating students and two Paralympic athletes, James Clemens High and other schools in the area held a Zoom ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
Win “Family 4-Pack” Of Tickets To Tennessee Aquarium – Visit With A Global Passport
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.- The opportunity to travel distant lands is becoming more reality than a spring break pipe dream and with the help of the Tennessee ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
The “Old Rooster” Sets State And National Powerlifting Records
MADISON- In November, 2020, David Webb visited a powerlifting competition in Decatur to show support for a friend who he came to know through workouts ... Read more
3 years ago by Bob Labbe.
Hoelscher followed father’s example to serve in U.S. Army
HENRY COUNTY, GA. – In 1965-1966, Jane Hoelscher remembers her fifth-grade teacher in Michigan calling her father a “baby killer” because he was a soldier ... Read more
3 years ago by Gregg Parker.
American Legion, Post 229 donates to Scouts, JROTC units in Madison, Harvest
MADISON – Members of Madison American Legion, Post 229 recently demonstrated its confidence in local children and teenagers by presenting sponsorship checks to youth groups ... Read more
3 years ago by Gregg Parker.
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 ... Read more
3 years ago by Gregg Parker.
American Legion Baseball registration in full swing
MADISON – In its third year of sponsoring the program, Madison American Legion, Post 229 is registering players for legion baseball in the Madison area. Read more