Sparkman and MA advance to North Regional Qualifier: Madison Academy’s softball team. Photo by http://www.TYPSports.com Class 6A No. 2 Sparkman’s hopes of repeating as state champions are still alive. The Senators won the Area 15 tournament by beating Buckhorn in the final. Sparkman (45-8) will open the North Regional Qualifier against … » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Mr. Sports: The Amazing Race: By Bob Labbe Anthony Battaglia could not help (although he tried) the Huntsville Havoc in winning a Southern Professional Hockey League championship at the completion of the 2012-2013 season. The 33-year old did come out on top in one other competition this year. Battaglia teamed up with his older brother, Bates, 37, in winning the 22nd season of The … » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Nash pleads guilty to possession of child pornography: John Bradley Nash reportedly has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of possession of child pornography. While investigating a possible inappropriate relationship between Nash, 26, and a student at Discovery Middle School, authorities said they found evidence of child porn on his… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Welcome home event held for CPT Jessica Cowles’ return to Madison: A special welcome home event was held for CPT Jessica Cowles at the Madison Senior Center on May 1. It was hosted by American Legion Post 229 and her father Tim Cowles. Several members of the North Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Order Coalition were also present, along with … » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Bob Jones ends record-setting season in state quarterfinals: What began as an expected rebuilding year and a 1-5 start turned into a record-setting season for wins and a quarterfinals exit. Bob Jones lost 13 seniors from a team that won a school record 34 games. Ten of those players signed scholarships to extend their baseball careers… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
The Women of Football: These ladies can handle what has been traditionally been a man’s sport — and they are winning big!: “The football is real”, according to Carmela Sullivan, head coach of the Huntsville Tigers, which is a member of the Women’s Spring Football League (WSFL). “I remember my first hit I took playing football. It felt like a freight train had hit me and knocked me… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Madison Relay for Life to be held Friday night inside Bob Jones gym: A scene from the opening lap of the 2012 Madison Relay for Life. Photo by http://www.JeffAbbottPhoto.com UPDATE: Because of expected stormy weather on Friday, the Madison Relay for Life will be held inside the gym at Bob Jones High School. One of the most anticipated events in Madison each year will be held May 10-11. … » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Madison swimmers break team records at Extreme Challenge Long Course Swim Meet: JoAnne Stevens doing the butterfly stroke at the meet. Photo by http://www.jeffabbottphoto.com . Over the weekend the following members of the Madison Marlins Swim Team broke team records when they swam at the Huntsville hosted IMX/IMR Extreme Challenge Long Course Swim Meet: Andrey Tretyakov (14 years old) broke … » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Bob Jones Volleyball Team hosting pancake breakfast May 11: Yum… The Bob Jones Volleyball Team will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s! For only $5 you can enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage and a beverage —just in time for a nice Mother’s Day treat. Saturday, May 11th, 7:30 – 9:30am at Applebee’s, 302 Hughes Road. » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Bob Jones to take on No. 3 Hoover for Class 6A state quarterfinals: Fourth-ranked Bob Jones outlasted Sparkman in three games to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 6A state playoffs. Bob Jones (35-8) will travel to No.3 Hoover (39-15) with a spot in the state semifinals on the line. Friday’s games are for scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. A third contest is set for Saturday… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
School board passes resolution calling for the Accountability Act’s repeal: The Madison City Board of Education took a strong stand against the Alabama Accountability Act Thursday night, saying the bad aspects of the bill far outweigh any good. In unanimous consent, the board approved a resolution by Madison Schools Superintendent Dr. Dee Fowler urging a full repeal unless substantial amendments are… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Police arrest Huntsville man for thefts from a Madison carpet business: Alejandro Vidales Madison Police released a statement Thursday saying detectives arrested 38-year-old Alejandro Vidales of Huntsville on Wednesday for Burglary 3rd and two counts of Theft of Property. The arrest was made after the completion of an investigation into thefts at a local carpeting business between May… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Bob Jones and James Clemens to host art festivals starting tonight: The Bob Jones drumline will perform tonight at 6 p.m. at Bob Jones. Arts festivals are in full swing at Bob Jones and James Clemens high schools that involve not only our superb high schools, but their feeder schools as well. The arts festivals begin tonight… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
2013 Soccer 6A Sub-State Pairings (Bob Jones boys and girls teams advance in playoffs): Second Round (all matches are Tuesday, April 30) Class 6A South Baker (11-5-1) at McGill-Toolen (14-9-4), Lipscomb Complex, Mobile, 5 p.m. Fairhope (12-2-3) at Enterprise (11-7-2), 6 p.m. Auburn (20-3-2) at Prattville, 5 p.m. Thompson at Oak Mountain (… » Read more on Madison Weekly News
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Madison Weekly News
Dr. Fowler’s update on the water repairs and school closing; events for tomorrow could be affected: Dear Parents and Guardians, I’ll try to bring you up to speed with all the ins and outs of the water concern and closing of BJHS and DMS. Last night after our Board meeting, I noticed that I had received several “nixle” reports from the Madison Police Department regarding … » Read more on Madison Weekly News