Schools

Jean Downs accepts AUSA Volunteer Family of the Year Award
MADISON – Maj. (Ret.) Jean Downs and her family have been honored as Association of the United States Army or AUSA Volunteer Family of the ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

Patriot, Jets actors and one-act plays advance to state drama festival
MADISON – Judges at the 2023 District 1 Trumbauer Theatre Festival gave accolades drama students at Madison high schools. Read more
3 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

Hoover punishes James Clemens in playoff blowout 42-16
MADISON – The cold rain was coming down harder late in the fourth quarter on Friday night and James Clemens (7-4) was in trouble. The ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Caleb Odom.

Bob Jones boys, girls cross country qualify for state championship
MADISON – For the first time in 12 years, the strengths of both the boys and the girls Cross Country Teams at Bob Jones High ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

At Midtown, service dog Millie drives home the threat of distracted driving
MADISON – Millie, a service dog with Alabama Associated General Contractors, helped drive home the dangers of distracted driving to students at Midtown Elementary School. Read more
3 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

Lady Patriots fall just short of volleyball state championship: Bob Jones finishes runner-up for second consecutive year
BIRMINGHAM- The Bob Jones volleyball team came oh-so-close…again. For the second consecutive season the Patriots fell to McGill-Toolen of Mobile in the finals of the ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Bob Labbe.

Cherry, Madison Academy finish regular season a perfect 10-0
HUNTSVILLE — Madison Academy running back Ken Cherry had the ball in his hands and he cut left. The senior standout was looking for space ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Caleb Odom.

Intern and learn with Fantasy Playhouse
HUNTSVILLE – Are you looking for a job in the fine arts? Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy may have the answer with internships. Read more
4 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

30 MCS seniors accepted as National Merit Semifinalists
MADISON –Both high schools in Madison City Schools can boast about students who constantly reach high accomplishments. Thirty seniors have qualified as National Merit Semifinalists ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

Hogan Family YMCA to host Veterans Prayer Breakfast
MADISON – A special day is approaching when the community honors individuals who have served in the military. Read more
4 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

Three Madison natives selected for exclusive student leadership program
By Drew Hartt Yarbrough HUNTSVILLE – AnDrew Carlson, Nrup Patel and Sophie Wright, all natives of Madison, were selected for an exclusive leadership program at ... Read more
4 weeks ago by SPECIAL TO THE RECORD.

Sixth Sparkman swimmer qualifies for state sectionals, most since 2019
By Derek Brenton HUNTSVILLE – Sparkman’s Vladimir Smith became the latest in a parade of Senators swimmers this season to qualify for the Nov 17-18 ... Read more
4 weeks ago by SPECIAL TO THE RECORD.

Patriot Players offering pictures with Santa Nov. 11 to benefit the Bob Jones theater department
The Bob Jones High School Patriot Players are hosting pictures with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 11. The event will help raise money for the theater ... Read more
4 weeks ago by John Few.

4 inducted into Bob Jones Hall of Fame
MADISON – Homecoming Week 2023 at Bob Jones High School built school spirit and celebrated the current school year. Another tradition reflects on alumni legacies ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Gregg Parker.

beEntrepreneurial High School Idea Competition at UAH accepting applications
MADISON COUNTY – An upcoming contest will test the creative aptitude that high school students have for innovations in business. Read more