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1 week ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Blue Apple Books is enjoying a busy April with visits by authors and a songwriter, a ‘punk’ gathering, kudos to the bard and therapeutic art. “Therapeutic Art Making” on April 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. is designed for anyone at least 16 years old and at any skill level looking to reduce stress and connect with others in a relaxed, safe environment. A simple art-making process in a small-group setting can help individuals take a pause from the hustle, Dauma said.
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3 weeks ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – At Madison Hospital, Miesha Peeples’ dedication leads her to jump quickly to aid coworkers. Peeples is “Employee of the Month” for March. Peeples works as a Medical Scientist in the Clinical Laboratory. A colleague who nominated Peeples gave that preceding compliment and several more: Peeples can transition to assist other departments efficiently.
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3 weeks ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – A team of students from Madison and Huntsville have been invited to a national robotics competition this summer and are asking for help in raising funds necessary to make the trip. The 6-Bit Drill Sergeants Robotics Team competed in the FIRST Technology Challenge, Alabama State Championship recently at New Century Technology High School in Huntsville. They have now been invited to a premiere competition in Lexington, Ky. at the Kentucky Horse Park in June.
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3 weeks ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Students interested in theatre components, such as lighting, sound, singing or vocal delivery, can attend the 2025 Summer Spotlight Theatre Camp. Students who will enter second through ninth grade in the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to attend. The camp on May 27-30 will run from 9 a.m. to noon on-campus, primarily in the auditorium, at James Clemens, 11306 County Line Road. Camp fee is $75 per student.
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3 weeks ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Madison author Sarah Crouch invites readers to a meetand- greet time and book signing for her debut novel, “Middletide,” at Blue Apple Books. Crouch will conduct the session on April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. The bookstore’s address is 14 Main St., Suite B in Madison. “Middletide” has been well received and was a recent Barnes & Noble Monthly Pick. Crouch also achieved notoriety as a “USA TODAY” Bestselling author.
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3 weeks ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Students in the HOSA Chapter at James Clemens High School amassed a collection of awards at the HOSA State Leadership Conference on Feb. 27-28 in Montgomery. Healthcare professionals from across the state judged the students’ work. Students who placed in the top three in the state were invited to compete at the International Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn. on June 18-21. Ashley H. Steinert is co-adviser of James Clemens HOSA.
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1 month ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Members of American Legion, Post 229 – like other posts across the country – have a personal stake in the care and condition of American flags that fly or stand in the community. “Part of the mission of Madison American Legion, Post 229 is to educate the community on proper flag etiquette and how to display the American flag,” Jean Downs said. Downs serves as Vice Commander of Post 229.
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1 month ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5162 will honor a special set of individuals at its “Gold Star Families and Veterans — Fellowship and Food Drive.”The City of Madison and VFW Post 5162 are hosting the event on March 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The session will be held at Dublin Park, 8324 Old Madison Pike in Madison. A Gold Star family is one who has lost one or more close relatives who were in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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1 month ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Members of Madison City Chess League or MCCL are considering a road trip for the 2025 All-Girls National Chess Championship in Chicago, Ill. The 20th annual national championship will be held on April 4-6 at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. The Kasparov Chess Foundation or KCF, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and the United States Chess Federation are excited to invite girls from across the country to compete in the nation’s largest and most prestigious allgirls chess tournament.
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1 month ago | 
themadisonrecord.com | Gregg Parker
MADISON – Students at Heritage Elementary School stepped out from routine school days to prepare for annual Student- Led Conferences. During March 3-7, Heritage engaged in procedures for “Ram Slam With the Fam.” (Heritage’s mascot is a ‘ram.’) As a “Leader in Me” School, Heritage used Leadership Notebooks as the foundation of their Student-Led Conferences. Students took an official role and reported on topics, such as their goals, interests, lessons learned and celebrations.
