Madison County Record

Historical society enjoys picnic on Vaughn’s front lawn

MADISON – A manicured front lawn, a good turnout of talkative guests and mouthwatering food combined for a fun outing at the annual summer picnic ... Read more

12 hours ago by Gregg Parker.

Attempted kidnapping investigated in Madison determined to be false

UPDATE: According the City of Madison, the Madison Police Department has determined the reported kidnapping was false. No other information was released. MADISON – Rumors ... Read more

15 hours ago by John Few.

Senior center sessions in August vary from estate planning to vaping

MADISON – Sessions in August at Madison Lifestyle and Learning Center (formerly Madison Senior Center) will vary from estate planning to vaping concerns. Read more

15 hours ago by Gregg Parker.

Convicted murderer from Hazel Green denied parole

The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles said Tuesday that a convicted murderer from Hazel Green was denied parole last week. Curtis Anderson, 55, who ... Read more

17 hours ago by John Few.

Calhoun creates new scholarship to address labor shortage

Calhoun Community College is allocating more than two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in new scholarships to fill a void in many skilled labor positions. ... Read more

17 hours ago by John Few.

Limestone County coroner now serving as sheriff after Blakely removed from office

By Eric Fleischauer ATHENS — Mike Blakely, the longest serving sheriff in the state, was escorted from the courtroom to the jail by one of ... Read more

22 hours ago by John Few.

Madison City Schools will now require all students and staff to wear masks

MADISON – The Madison City School System has altered plans for requiring students and staff to wear masks in school buildings when school starts on ... Read more

1 day ago by John Few.

Calhoun partners with Amazon to host career information sessions

The Calhoun Community College Career Services Department is partnering with Amazon to host a series of free career information sessions for the community. Amazon, an ... Read more

2 days ago by John Few.

First responders recognized for saving several lives recently

MADISON – The Madison Fire and Rescue said they have busy been saving lives recently. In fact, they cite five separate calls where a life ... Read more

2 days ago by John Few.

Blakely convicted on 2 felony counts; automatically removed from office

By Eric Fleischauer ATHENS — A Limestone County jury today found Mike Blakely, the county’s longtime sheriff, guilty of two class B felonies in his ... Read more

2 days ago by John Few.

Rikard, Steele and Davis named district standouts at MCS Institute Day

MADISON – Part honors day, part last-minute checklist and part pep rally, Institute Day 2021 convened all employees in Madison City Schools to promote an ... Read more

2 days ago by Gregg Parker.

Trash Pandas swept in twin bill by Barons

By Aaron Cheris MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas were limited at the plate in Saturday’s doubleheader in a pair of losses to the ... Read more

3 days ago by John Few.

Welcome Home: Auburn alum and Alabama native Davis Daniel takes the mound for Trash Pandas

By Aaron Cheris MADISON – For right-handed pitcher Davis Daniel, some time off the mound may have made all the difference in his first professional ... Read more

4 days ago by John Few.

Pitts and Mason Of Bob Jones Sign Track Scholarships

MADISON- Two recent graduates of Bob Jones High signed college scholarships to continue their athletic endeavors at the next level. Tyler Pitts signed with Alabama ... Read more

4 days ago by Bob Labbe.

Kelvis White, Bob Jones Head Coach, Named To North All-Star Coaching Staff

MADISON- Kelvis White is looking for big things to happen in 2021 for the Bob Jones Patriots football team as the head coach enters his ... Read more