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09/08/2023

Lee’s deployments include Operation Just Cause, December 1989 - January 1990; Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, August 1990 - March 1991; Operation Iraqi Freedom III, November 2004 - October 2005; and Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-10, December 2009 - August 2010.

MADISON - Sergeant Major (ret.) Bobby E. Lee Jr. began his military career as an officer and was commissioned through ROTC at the University of Alabama in 1984.

09/08/2023

“Our post, Madison American Legion, Post 229 will be part of the ‘Spirit of America’ presentation to a Native American military veteran,” Post 229 Commander Larry Vannoy said.

MADISON - Motorcyclists from across the United States will converge in North Alabama as part of the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride on Sept. 16, the event’s 30th anniversary.

09/07/2023

“This is the second year that Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church held the eyeglass recycling event,” Lions President Cheryl Emich said. “It’s a pleasure to partner with Pine Grove on this effort.

MADISON – Members of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Madison Area Lions Club recently collaborated on a way to help people in the community.

09/05/2023

"Certainly, administrators, teachers and support staff in our schools deserve much of the credit. They are where the learning happens every day,” Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said.

James Clemens and Bob Jones high schools reached high rankings in “Best High Schools in Alabama” by “U.S. News & World Report.” CONTRIBUTED

09/02/2023

“We conducted our duties within the Mediterranean. We maintained our presence inside the Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi’s claim of the whole Gulf of Sidra and his ‘Line of Death,’” Jim Frederick said.

MADISON – In Jim Frederick’s work philosophy, any job has parts you don’t like and some you love. People you like, and people you may not like. “You need to adapt and work with them,” he said.

09/02/2023

In Madison City Schools, the health services will start at Horizon, Midtown and Rainbow elementary schools.

MADISON – Madison City Schools has entered a partnership that will offer medical care to in-need students.

09/01/2023

Viewing her completed project, Katie Crocker believes it “creates a happier, warmer environment that will hopefully help keep families at our church after they visit.

MADISON – To earn the Silver Award in Girl Scouts, Katie Crocker pursued a two-phase project to benefit her church.

08/31/2023

“Players also can have a Station Sponsorship, which allows an individual to honor and remember a veteran (either known or not known) for only $200,” Elaine Oakes with Honoring Veteran Legacies said.

ATHENS – A daylong gathering of amateur shooting and sounds of swing will distinguish the second annual “Shotgun Salute” clay shoot fundraiser, sponsored by Honoring Veteran Legacies.

08/30/2023

“This past May, Patriot Racing won the 2022-2023 National Championship in the F24 Advanced Modified and F24 Advanced Custom division,” Media Lead Isa Hayes said.

MADISON – Taking a lap as national champions, the Patriot Racing team is gearing for a new season of competition.

08/29/2023

“The fair is open to all students, and it will be a great night with over 70 organizations present,” Dr. Stephanie Bostick said. Bostick works as College and Career Counselor at Bob Jones.

MADISON – More than 70 businesses, schools and organizations will explain options to students during the College and Career Fair at Bob Jones High School.

08/28/2023

The open house will especially interest military veterans who were exposed to toxic substances.

HUNTSVILLE – The Gentry-Isom Veterans Of Foreign Wars or VFW, Post 2702 will conduct a “PACT Act Awareness Open House” on Sept. 16.

08/27/2023

The new requirement for Alabama students concerns College and Career Ready or CCR compliance. ALSDE has ruled that CCR is now a graduation requirement.

MADISON – The Alabama State Department of Education or ALSDE has added a requirement for graduating seniors, which will apply to students who are currently sophomores in high school.

08/26/2023

Adam Epling will serve as MCCL’s new Coordinator of Chess.com.
Nicole Wall is another leader for MCCL in her role as Marketing and Communications Manager.

MADISON – Coinciding with its 10-year anniversary, Madison City Chess League or MCCL has hired a new Executive Director, Chess.com Coordinator and Marketing Director.

08/25/2023

The training can benefit parents who want to understand more about mental health challenges among youth and ways that parents can respond effectively.

MADISON – Sometimes even the most prepared parent needs to change direction in the huge responsibility of a child’s mental health. An upcoming session by Madison City Schools can assist parents with this subject.

08/24/2023

“The Bob Jones High School Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni who have maintained a high standard of excellence and made a significant contribution in their fields of endeavor,” Bob Jones Assistant Principal Amy Thaxton said.

MADISON – Bob Jones High School has opened the nominations for inductees to the school’s Hall of Fame for 2023.

08/23/2023

"We cannot wait to see everyone enjoying all that we have planned for the day,” Madison Street Festival President Crystal McBrayer said.

MADISON – On Oct. 7, find your niche for thrills, laughter, local musicians, visual artists, craftsmanship and entrepreneurs at Madison Street Festival.

08/17/2023

“Using their mobile devices, students can check to see whether their bus has arrived, departed or is delayed using our Yelo interface. They can view any potential bus changes," Yelo designer Drew Crocker said.

MADISON – An enterprising student at Bob Jones High School, Andrew D. ‘Drew’ Crocker, observed the end-of-day frustration that students and faculty experience with the status of school buses.

08/15/2023

“Be sure to join us in supporting our aging and homebound neighbors by helping raise much needed funds for services to help the elderly in our community age in place,” Susan Steinhauser said.

MADISON – The seventh annual “Let’s Aim to Enable” clay shoot on Sept. 22 will benefit the work of Enable Madison County (formerly CASA).

08/15/2023

“As Lions members, it is important for every club to support our state projects. Ivy Green has special meaning to the Lions since Helen Keller challenged the Lions Clubs International in 1925," Lions President Cheryl Emich said.

MADISON – Members of Madison Area Lions Club headed west to Tuscumbia to assist in a cleanup and improvement project at Ivy Green.

08/14/2023

“Get your friends together and form a Witch Squad with your favorite costumes or fly solo. We welcome witches of all sorts," event chair Stephenie Walker said.

MADISON – Take care, my pretties (and the little dog, too)! The beautiful, the brazen and the bad creatures will fly in to town for the second annual Madison Witches Ride, Roll & Stroll.

08/13/2023

“Arts Huntsville’s Art Tour of Homes offers a glimpse into the private residences of passionate art collectors and provides insight into how art seamlessly integrates into the fabric of their everyday lives," Patrice Johnson with Arts Huntsville said.

MADISON COUNTY – Arts Huntsville is pointing westward for its bi-annual art adventure.

08/13/2023

"There’s no higher calling or satisfaction than to support and defend our Constitution, allowing us to raise our families in freedom. It was the best job with the very best people," Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) John Pennell said.

MADISON – When people say, “Thank you for your service” to Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) John Pennell, his response is always, “Thanks for your support.”

08/12/2023

Tammy and John Hall had “no doubts at all” to reopen the cafe. “This was the first time we’ve been through something like this. My husband John handled the insurance, Servpro and construction. I handled product replacement and scheduling,” Tammy said.

MADISON – Rebounding from a fire to the building’s west side, Main Street Cafe will reopen on Aug. 16, which is good news for the restaurant’s loyal following of guests.

08/11/2023

“We've come a long way as a chess organization and have been instrumental in growing chess in the State of Alabama,” MCCL President Ranae Bartlett said.

MADISON – Many progressive milestones have occurred since Madison City Chess League or MCCL held its first meeting on July 22, 2013, with 14 students at Rainbow Landing Clubhouse. To commemorate a successful decade, MCCL will celebrate with its 10th Anniversary Dinner on Aug. 20.

08/10/2023

"We collected approximately 15 cubic feet (three large moving boxes) of supplies that we’ll distribute to school nurses,” Lions Club Vice President Tony Villamil said.

MADISON – A recent project by Madison Area Family Lions Club is providing school nurses with essential materials for treating students who need medical attention.

08/08/2023

Rotary Club has set a goal of 300 guests for the adult-only fundraiser. Tickets are available from eventbrite.com, according to spokesperson Melissa Gibson.

MADISON – Ghastly ghosts, scary spirits and hair-raising hauntings will permeate the air at Dead Parrots Society Bash. Tickets are available now.

08/06/2023

Kara Lawrence, Kristen Brown and Jodie Zalinka each received $5,000 from the MCS district.

MADISON - Madison City Schools held its Institute Day on July 27 as an all-hands meeting for employees to launch the 2023-2024 school year. At this meeting, the district’s top teachers and staff member were announced.

08/05/2023

First Sergeant Sam Bertling deployed to Desert Shield/ Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia with 24th Infantry Division, Long Range Surveillance Detachment. He also served in Berlin and Hohenfels, Germany.

MADISON – Sam Bertling remembers an unusual experience about promotion in the U.S. Army.

08/04/2023

Lyla MacKrell, Katelyn Preus and Natalie Zesinger chose to help A New Leash on Life, an animal rescue center that is opening a site in Madison.

MADISON – Achieving Girl Scouts’ Silver Award, Lyla MacKrell and Natalie Zesinger decided to support a service organization in their community.

08/03/2023

The Girl Scouts earned money with cookie sales and received an anonymous donation from a woman at Joanne Fabrics who overheard Katelyn explaining their project.

MADISON – Katelyn Preus’ empathy for rescue animals resulted in her service project to earn the Silver Award with Girl Scouts.

08/03/2023

“The Eagle Scout rank is not just a title . . . it’s a symbol that represents a Scout’s maturity and willingness to help others," Ian Traum said.

MADISON - Ian Traum of Madison, a member of Boy Scout Troop 201, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that Boy Scouts offers.

08/02/2023

The Great Cycle Challenge concentrates on pediatric cancers, such as leukemia, rhabdomyosarcoma (soft tissue) kidney, neuroblastoma, lymphoma, retinoblastoma (eyes) and glioblastoma (brain).

MADISON – Linda Rickabaugh is riding her bicycle for the 2023 Great Cycle Challenge, both to commemorate her late brother and help sick children.

07/31/2023

Andrew Yang at Bob Jones High School won first place.

MADISON – Members of Madison City Chess League recently entered and played in the tenth anniversary of the Online Rapid Tournament on ChessKid.com.

07/31/2023

“Attendees engaged the experts with thought-provoking questions, ranging from how to craft questions and requests from an A.I. source to how best to craft original messaging about your specific business out of A.I," Sandy Edwards said.

MADISON – A recent session for business professionals focused on a weighty question: “What is Artificial Intelligence or A.I., and how can it be effectively harnessed by small businesses?”

07/30/2023

Kelly Joyner started performing on stage when she was eight years old and has a rich background in theater, dance, music and the visual arts.

MADISON – Kelly Joyner will entertain the audience for the “Sounds of Summer” concert on Aug. 10. This concert will close the 2023 season for the free Sounds of Summer programs. Madison Arts Alliance is presenting the concerts at Home Place Park, 100 Shorter St., just south of downtown streets...

07/29/2023

Summer Knights Chess Tournament on Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. will serve as the tryout tournament for middle and high school chess teams.

MADISON – With the start of a new school year, Madison City Chess League or MCCL is quickly preparing for a new and returning slate of players, new teams and new tournaments.

07/28/2023

"We traveled to Fort Hood, Texas for the next two years with the 1st Cavalry Division,” Colonel (ret.) Glen Norris said. “I departed Fort Hood for another year in Korea, without my family.”

MADISON – Colonel (ret.) Glen Norris fulfilled global and homeland assignments while serving in the U.S. Army.

07/28/2023

Bobby Lee's coaching represents “giving back to the next generation so that they see an example of what they should do when they’re in my position in life in a few years.”

MADISON – This season, American Legion, Post 229 gave 38 individuals the opportunity to play competitive baseball against other Alabama American Legion teams.

07/27/2023

The Alabama State Department of Education recently announced the recipients of funds for the Stronger Connection Grant, associated with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

MADISON – Madison City Schools will receive $398,000 from a grant that promotes both school safety and sound mental health of the district’s student population.

07/27/2023

"The game is a mental puzzle to continue to be challenged and brings people of various backgrounds together over the board, both in person and globally online,” Sarah May said.

MADISON – For volunteering many hours and sharing a learned skill, Sarah May received the “2023 Coach of the Year” honor from Madison City Chess League or MCCL.

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