Morgan County

A black male driving this van allegedly broke into a truck parked at the westbound rest area and later pointed a gun at the truck driver. CONTRIBUTED

A black male driving this van allegedly broke into a truck parked at the westbound rest area and later pointed a gun at the truck driver. CONTRIBUTED

Trucker assaulted during robbery attempt

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 20, 2023
A truck driver trying to get some sleep at the westbound rest area near milepost 108 on I-20 in Morgan County found himself staring down the barrel of the gun on the afternoon of April 14. According to Lt.
A tractor-trailer makes the difficult turn from South Main Street onto West Washington Street. A bypass west of Madison would put an end to congestion like this in downtown Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

A tractor-trailer makes the difficult turn from South Main Street onto West Washington Street. A bypass west of Madison would put an end to congestion like this in downtown Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison continues to seek traffic solutions

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Madison City Council has passed a resolution establishing a set of strategic priorities regarding traffic congestion and heavy truck volume through downtown as it continues to find ways to address issues that negatively impact pedestrian safety, walkability and the historic downtown experience.
MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

MCCSS breaks ground on new $5.7 million field house

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Members of the Morgan County Charter School System recently gathered with many others at Bill Corry Stadium at Morgan County High School for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new field house. According to school officials, the project is set to be completed in October.
The 2023 Madison-Morgan Conservancy (MMC) membership supper, sponsored by the Bank of Madison, Branch Farm and Timberland, was held on March 31 in Dan Rather’s barn, at historic Malcom's Crossroads.

The 2023 Madison-Morgan Conservancy (MMC) membership supper, sponsored by the Bank of Madison, Branch Farm and Timberland, was held on March 31 in Dan Rather’s barn, at historic Malcom's Crossroads.

MMC hosts 16th membership supper

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The 2023 Madison-Morgan Conservancy (MMC) membership supper, sponsored by the Bank of Madison, Branch Farm and Timberland, was held on March 31 in Dan Rather’s barn, at historic Malcom's Crossroads.
This display will be open to the public from April through June in the front hall of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

This display will be open to the public from April through June in the front hall of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

MMCC opens Russian dolls exhibit

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
One of the joys of finding collections each quarter for the display cabinet in the front hall of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (mmcc-arts.org) is simply learning new things with every exhibit.
Drew Ainslie (7) gets to set in the batter’s box and awaits a pitch against Hephzibah LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Drew Ainslie (7) gets to set in the batter’s box and awaits a pitch against Hephzibah LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs remain undefeated in region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Morgan County baseball continued its domination of region teams last week with two more victories. The Bulldogs swept Hephzibah and improved to 6-0 in Region 4-AAA competition. However, in between those two games, Morgan County lost a close decision to non-league opponent Social Circle.
Kennedy Moore dances for the Easter Bunny as vendor Diana Peek of Mim’s Cakes is looking on. The baker of sweet treats at Mim’s Cakes is Peek’s mother, Missy Reynolds, not pictured.

Kennedy Moore dances for the Easter Bunny as vendor Diana Peek of Mim’s Cakes is looking on. The baker of sweet treats at Mim’s Cakes is Peek’s mother, Missy Reynolds, not pictured.

Sweet Tooth Festival draws large crowd, entertains in Madison

Lena Hensley
Thursday, March 30, 2023
On a generally rainy weekend, the skies cleared over the Lion’s Club of Madison on March 25, long enough for the third Sweet Tooth Festival to take place. The first was held in 2018 and this year marked the festival’s return following its interruption by the COVID pandemic.
Reggie Ross (5) was a role player for the Bulldogs the past few years, but especially this past season for new head coach Cody Anderson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Reggie Ross (5) was a role player for the Bulldogs the past few years, but especially this past season for new head coach Cody Anderson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County basketball players garner All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Morgan County recently had several boys and girls basketball players named to the All-Region 4-AAA Team. The Bulldogs had two players earn All-Region honors while two others were honorable mentions. The Lady Dogs also had several players earn All-Region honors and a few honorable mentions.
Kingsley Gibbs

Kingsley Gibbs

Teenager shot and killed in Madison, no suspects yet

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 16, 2023
One victim is dead, and another is hospitalized in intensive care after a shooting on Madison’s Morgan Circle on the evening of March 8. According to Madison Assistant Police Chief Colin Campbell, officers were dispatched to the Morgan Circle address at approximately 7:50 p.m.
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