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Ranae Bartlett ready to step into mayor’s role
A: Main, Madison County Record, News
2025 Madison Election
Bartlett captured over 56% of the vote in three-candidate race
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Ranae Bartlett already has an advantage as she prepares to take on her new role as Madison’s new mayor. Serving in both leadership positions...
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Wroblewski is only returning city council member as voters reject incumbents
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Madison voters select new leadership for city
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Madison voters rejected the only contested incumbents in city council races last Tuesday, ushering in new leadership for the city. John Seif...
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Mayor Finley to offer Madison update at the VBC next Wednesday
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Mayor Paul Finley will present “City of Madison Update” as a forum to announce current affairs and future projects for the community.
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Madison’s voter disengagement: a symptom of a rotten system, a warning and a call to action
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
Letter to the editor
by By HANU KARLAPALEM 
September 3, 2025
The turnout in Madison’s recent municipal elections was shockingly low. Out of more than 46,000 registered voters, only 17% cast a ballot. The winner ...
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Madison Chamber of Commerce members to consider board nominees
Business, Madison County Record, News
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Members of Madison Chamber of Commerce are considering the slate of nominees for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
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Shannon Rosenthal, Lauren Simpson keep it all in the family with artistic pursuits
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
by Gregg Parker 
September 3, 2025
MADISON – Like mother, like daughter. Shannon Rosenthal, mother, and Lauren Simpson, daughter, both have aptitudes for creativity and will share their...
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Colors Fine Arts Center celebrates 28 years spreading the joy of music
Madison County Record, News, The Madison Recor
by By KADIE TAYLOR news@themadisonrecord.com 
September 3, 2025
MADISON - Colors Fine Arts Center recently celebrated their 28th year in Madison with an open house last month. The performing arts school created a l...
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Festifall at Huntsville Botanical Garden celebrates autumn with vibrant events
Events, Madison County Record, News
EVENTS
by Staff Reports 
September 3, 2025
HUNTSVILLE – School is back in session and fall is right around the corner, which means it is time to mark your calendars and save the dates for all o...
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