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David Langston leaving Muscle Shoals High School to head Bob Jones baseball team

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:33:51 +0000

David Langston leaving Muscle Shoals High School to head Bob Jones baseball team: The Madison City School Board on Tuesday hired David Langston away from Muscle Shoals High School, following the recommendation of Bob Jones Principal Robert Parker. MADISON, Alabama – Bob Jones High School’s run into the state baseball playoffs should be an annual quest, its new head coach said Wednesday. The Bob Jones baseball team will… » Read more on al.com

Police search home of Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez in slaying probe

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:40:00 +0000

Police search home of Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez in slaying probe: ABC News reports that Massachusetts State Police and prosecutors spent hours inside Hernandez' $1.3 million mansion Tuesday evening. The body of Oden Lloyd, 27, was found in a nearby industrial park on Monday. New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez speaks to reporters in Foxborough, Mass., in this January 2013 photo. (AP file photo) NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Massachusetts – Police… » Read more on al.com

Police identify victim of fatal Decatur crash as 40-year-old Madison man

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:09 +0000

Police identify victim of fatal Decatur crash as 40-year-old Madison man: Decatur police have identified a man killed in a Tuesday morning wreck on Point Mallard Parkway as 40-year-old Henry Thomas Parkerson of Madison. » Read more on al.com

Madison adding two soccer fields at Columbia Elementary School

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:12:03 +0000

Madison adding two soccer fields at Columbia Elementary School: The Madison School Board approved $100,000 to pay for materials that City of Madison will provide $250,000 in worth of services from its Public Works and Engineering departments to construct the fields. » Read more on al.com

State-mandated teacher pay raise helps push Madison schools payroll up $1.3 million

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:41:43 +0000

State-mandated teacher pay raise helps push Madison schools payroll up $1.3 million: Place 4 board member Dr. Terri Johnson pointed out the mandated raise costs the Madison system more than the state provides because the state factors its 2 percent increase on minimum teacher salary requirements, and the district its teachers pays above minimum » Read more on al.com

Meet the 2013 Huntsville Times Elite Softball Team

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Meet the 2013 Huntsville Times Elite Softball Team: Huntsville Times Elite softball team Player/Pitcher of the Year: Emily Glover, Scottsboro, senior: UAH signee went 39-7-1 with a 1.06 ERA, and 393 strikeouts against 33 walks in 265 2/3 innings for the Class 5A state runner-up. … Tossed 22 shutouts, four no-hitters and one perfect game. … Hit .359 with two home runs, 51 RBIs and 14 doubles…. Sparkman's Meg Willis was named the Class 6A … » Read more on al.com

Failing School List Talk Of Town Hall

WHNT 19 News — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:43:19 +0000

Failing School List Talk Of Town Hall: MADISON, Ala.(WHNT)-The newly released list of failing schools in Alabama was the hot topic at a town hall meeting in Madison Tuesday night. Rep. Mike Ball (R-Madison) and Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) hosted the forum at Edgewater Community Clubhouse. The pair of state lawmakers ended… » Read more on WHNT.com

Dr. Georgina Nelson named new Heritage Elementary principal in Madison; chosen from 53 applicants

The Huntsville Times — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:21:31 +0000

Dr. Georgina Nelson named new Heritage Elementary principal in Madison; chosen from 53 applicants: Judy Warmath, Madison elementary instruction coordinator, said Nelson was the top choice from among 53 applicants. The search committee used three screening processes to narrow the list down to five finalists, and Nelson was the unanimous choice from those final five, she said. » Read more on al.com

New Principal for Heritage Elementary

WHNT 19 News — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:59:40 +0000

New Principal for Heritage Elementary: MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – The Madison City School Board has approved Dr. Georgina P. Nelson as principal of Heritage Elementary School. Nelson is replacing Lydia Davenport, who is retiring. A meet-and-greet will be planned for sometime in July for Nelson. Nelson has been assistant principal at … » Read more on WHNT.com

New principal named for Heritage Elementary School

Madison Weekly News — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:20:56 +0000

New principal named for Heritage Elementary School: Dr. Georgina P. Nelson Heritage Elementary School in Madison has a new principal. The Madison City Board of Education approved Dr. Georgina P. Nelson as principal of the K-6 school. She replaces Lydia Davenport, who is retiring. A meet-and-greet is being … » Read more on Madison Weekly News

Bob Jones baseball coach leaving to become assistant principal in TN

Madison Weekly News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:37:56 +0000

Bob Jones baseball coach leaving to become assistant principal in TN: “I was so blessed to be able to end my coaching career at Bob Jones,” said Jeff Bell, 52, after announcing his retirement from teaching and coaching in Alabama. Following in the footsteps of many others, including Bob Jones girl’s basketball… » Read more on Madison Weekly News

The Top Stories from the Past 50 Years

WHNT 19 News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:43:53 +0000

The Top Stories from the Past 50 Years: TENNESSEE VALLEY (WHNT) – News is non-stop, so as you can imagine WHNT News 19 has covered a lot of stories during its 50-year time span. But some stood out more than others – for both good and bad reasons. Here’s a look back at the top news-making moments from the last five decades. The … » Read more on WHNT.com

Intersection of Madison Blvd / Zierdt Rd & Shelton Rd

City of Madison — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:25:00 +0000

Intersection of Madison Blvd / Zierdt Rd & Shelton Rd: The traffic signal at the intersection of Madison Blvd / Zierdt Rd & Shelton Rd has been struck by lighting and is out of service. The intersection should be treated as a four-way stop until the signal can be replaced. Please drive with extreme caution. » Read more on madisonal.gov

Your Photos: June 17 Afternoon Storms

WHNT 19 News — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:41:40 +0000

Your Photos: June 17 Afternoon Storms: Photo Gallery Expand 1 of 13 Skirum, AL. (Photo: Alicia Brumbeloe) Taken from Huntsville Hospital facing downtown Huntsville. (Photo: Megan Hayes) Our 15 minutes of rain in Albertville! (Photo: C. Spivey) Photo: Jeff Pate Albertville airport 6-17-2013. 2:15 p.m. (Photo: Jeff Pate) Police directing traffic at the intersection of Shelton, Zierdt, and… » Read more on WHNT.com

Meet the 2013 Huntsville Times Elite Baseball Team

The Huntsville Times — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:31:00 +0000

Meet the 2013 Huntsville Times Elite Baseball Team: 2013 Huntsville Times Elite Baseball Team Player/Hitter of the Year: Brett Blackwood, Hartselle, junior: Shorstop hit .488 with 18 home runs, 78 RBIs, 26 doubles and a state-record 103 hits for the Class 5A state champions. … Had what turned out to be the game-… » Read more on al.com