As a parent of three young girls, it's safe to say that my listening ears were turned on and as alert as they could be during my recent...
Local Non-Profit Strives to Build Confidence and Character in Young Girls
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Resources
Shipt Shopper Extraordinaire: How Lynn Laing Built a Booming Business
Meet Lynn Laing, a long-time Madison resident who has quietly been building her own little empire as one of Shipt's earliest and now most...
4 Reasons to Consider Having a Baby at Madison Hospital
Many parents would agree that the long list of prenatal decision-making begins almost immediately after taking a positive pregnancy test....
A Great Big List of Churches in Madison, Alabama
They call it the Bible Belt for a reason; We have 53+ churches in Madison, Alabama alone! Below you will find a list of churches with Madison addresses that are sectioned by denomination. Because each church's schedule is so fluid due to the pandemic, I have not...
Family-Friendly Hikes, Trails, and Greenways in Madison
by Erin Burke North Alabama is full of hikes and trails the whole family can enjoy, and the city of Madison is no exception. From paved greenways where one can enjoy walking and biking to kid-friendly hiking trails on Rainbow Mountain, our small city has plenty of...
The Village at Oakland Springs: What We Know about What’s to Come
When I think about County Line Road and how desolate it used to be a couple of decades ago, I'm amazed that city planners had the insight to go ahead and make it a wide road from the get-go. They knew it would be a heavily-traveled road one day. Similarly, when I...
Something For Everyone at Insanity Complex: Diving Into What’s There
Growing up as a teen in Madison in the early 2000s, I remember the birth of Insanity Skatepark on Hughes Road. I understood way back when that there were big plans in the works for creating a "one-stop entertainment shop" of sorts for our community one day, and I...
Behind the Scenes at A New Leash on Life Thrift Store and Rescue Center
Here's a friendly challenge for you: Take a ride over to Madison Thrift Store and Boutique on Slaughter Road, ask to meet the store's new "mascot" Cocoa, and try not to smile from ear to ear. This little girl has quite the triumphant story, which is what Madison...
How to Consign and Shop at Sweet Repeats Kids Consignment Sale in Madison
Sweet Repeats kid's consignment sale is circling back around for its semi-annual local event and, despite a shaky moment in time, promises to be the successful event that regulars have come to look forward to and love. Britney Starkey, owner of Sweet Repeats, says...
5 Adult Recreational Sports Options in Madison
Our summer has been enhanced tremendously this year by our evenings spent at Palmer Park softball fields watching my husband play on a recreation softball league. He joined a co-ed team with a group of neighbors, and our whole family has enjoyed the experience....
Join Madison’s “Buy Nothing Project”
There's a new online group that's gaining traction quickly for all the right reasons. The "Buy Nothing Project", a global network established in 2013, now has a "Madison/Huntsville (Northeast)/Triana" chapter on Facebook with 1,300 members and counting. This project...
16 New Businesses Coming Soon to Madison, Alabama
Take a quick drive around town and you'll notice commercial construction and "coming soon" signs one after the next. No longer "just" a quiet, residential suburb, Madison has become a full-blown magnet for those looking for it all. Business owners know this,...