Madison County's jobless rate drops to 5.7 percent in April

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Madison County's jobless rate continues to slide, dropping to 5.7 percent last month.
http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2012/05/madison_countys_jobless_rate_d_3.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 07:14:57 -0700

Alabama GOP is seeking candidates for Madison County judgeship, will choose a candidate in June

The party decision created a vacancy for the Madison County nomination and the Alabama GOP will go through a review process to pick a nominee. Because there is no Democrat running for the seat, the state party is effectively selecting the next judge, who will serve a six-year term.
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/05/alabama_gop_is_seeking_candida.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 22:19:08 -0700

Madison County foreclosures up slightly in April, RealtyTrac says

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Foreclosure filings edged up slightly last month in Madison County, compared with March, reflecting a statewide trend, according to RealtyTrac, a website that reports on foreclosure properties.
http://blog.al.com/huntsville-times-business/2012/05/madison_county_foreclosures_up.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 07:44:57 -0700

James Clemens High principal named superintendent of Georgia school system

James Clemens High School Principal Dr. John Green confirmed Thursday night he has been named superintendent of the Jackson County School system in Georgia.
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/05/james_clemens_high_loses_princ.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:08 -0700

Green named new Jackson Co. Schools chief

JEFFERSON - A high school principal from Madison, Alabama has been selected as the new school superitendent for the Jackson County School System. Dr. John Green has ties to the north Georgia area, since he previously served as Assistant Superintendent for the Gwinnett County Schools.
http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=248776

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 08:16:47 -0700

Madison County school systems unite after being forced to discard 2012-13 calendars (updated)

Forced by state lawmakers to rip up their calendars and start again, school leaders in Madison County announced Wednesday they intend to place all three systems on the same 180-day calendar for the first time in memory.
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/05/madison_county_school_systems.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 04:34:08 -0700

Alabama Unmanned Aircraft Company Receives Top Credit Rating from Dunn & Bradstreet

This week Madison, Alabama based Griffon Aerospace received Dunn and Bradstreet’s highest possible rating in its Business Category. Griffon is a company that has grown through solid financial practices and a zero debt philosophy.Madison, AL (PRWEB) May 01, 2012 This week Griffon Aerospace received Dunn and Bradstreet’s highest possible rating for its Business Category. Griffon is a company that ...
http://news.yahoo.com/alabama-unmanned-aircraft-company-receives-top-credit-rating-070500780.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 00:19:50 -0700

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign, funds bring more patrols

An Etowah County agency was awarded more than $30,000 to support local law enforcement participating in the state’s annual “Click It or Ticket” safety campaign.
http://www.gadsdentimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012120519795

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 17:28:52 -0700

Head on crash on Hughes Road in Madison causing traffic problems

A head on collision on the north end of Hughes Road is causing traffic problems this Friday afternoon.
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/05/head_on_crash_on_hughes_road_i.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:34:00 -0700

Madison political candidates get a crash course in city government at forum

About a half-dozen candidates running for political office in Madison this summer attended a recent political forum to better acquaint themselves with the workings of city government.
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2012/05/madison_political_candidates_g.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:49:18 -0700