š± When are the Trash Pandas playing at Toyota Field this week?
Madison, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Madison! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- When are the Trash Pandas playing at Toyota Field this week?
- How Bob Jonesā new coach plans to rebuild Patriots football this fall
- What upgrades are coming to Madisonās Walmart Supercenter on Madison Blvd?
Also on today's calendar: The Jazz Caravan Presents Mother Day Jazz Affair and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Thunderstorms, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
- Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Alabama upcoming events Apr 27 (lemonwire.com) ā Madison residents have a full week of Rocket City Trash Pandas home games against the Knoxville Smokies at Toyota Field from April 28 through May 3. The statewide roundup also spotlights concerts, theater, and special events in cities like Birmingham, Mobile, and Montgomery if youāre up for a short drive. 
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ā¢ SETH PARKER: Bob Jones' new head football coach is living his dream with his return to Madison and his high school alma mater (themadisonrecord.com) ā Bob Jones High School alum Seth Parker is taking over as head football coach, returning to the Madison program where he once played quarterback and his father coached and led the school system. He shares how growing up in Madison, working under top coaches, and building a young family have shaped his competitive, faith-driven approach as he prepares the Patriots for the 2026 season. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Walmart renovation in Leeds + more new high dollar building permits (thebamabuzz.com) ā Madison shoppers can expect a renovated Walmart Supercenter on Madison Blvd as part of a statewide upgrade of 12 Alabama stores, including a $5 million project in Leeds. The report also details other millionādollar construction permits issued last week across Alabama, from Huntsville to Hoover and Opelika. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Madison
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Upcoming Events in
Madison
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Adult Social Club
Madison Community Center , 1329 Brownsferry Road , Madison
2:00 pm -
Adult Social Club
City of Madison Calendar Madison, AL 35758
3:00 pm -
Open Chess Club at Madison Community Center
Madison Community Center , 1329 Brownsferry Road , Madison
5:00 pm -
Math On Main
Main Street , Main Street , Madison
4:00 pm -
Open Chess Club at Madison Community Center
Madison Community Center , 1329 Brownsferry Road , Madison
5:00 pm -
The Jazz Caravan Presents Mother Day Jazz Affair
ANRO Business and Event Center , 3000 Bob Wallace Ave SW , Huntsville
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Wednesday May 6
Saturday May 9
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š Events Nearby
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2026 Senior Sprint Career Fair
First Baptist Church of Huntsville , Entrance #7 - St. Clair Ave , Huntsville
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District 2 Town Hall with Council Member David Little
Residences at Wellpoint , 2940 Mill Run Rd , Owens Cross Roads
5:30 pm -
MEMBER EVENT: Love Grows Here for The Eighth Street Community
Venue at Oak Place
5:30 pm -
Art Night and Picnic
Challenger Elementary School , 13555 Chaney Thompson Rd SE , Huntsville
6:00 pm -
New Hope Food & Fellowship Day
District Three Office , 149 Walnut Street , New Hope
10:30 am -
Ribbon Cutting: Bailor Group
Huntsville Madison County Chamber , 225 Church St NW , Huntsville
12:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- FOUND LOST BUNNY!!
Bunny found on Sienna Vista Dr. on 4/26. Please help find its owner or new home. (Nextdoor Stavemill Estates) - Lost Pet Alert
Nixon was last seen in 35749 on 2026-04-10. Share this message and help find Nixon: https://www.neighborhoodalerts.com/alerts/049614e9-b97f-4897ā¦ (Nextdoor Hatchett)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS in Madison. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance-Janitorial in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
š Nearby News
Redstone Arsenal
- BRAKER Breakthrough: New Air-Delivered Bunker Busting Warhead Tests Successfully (soldiersystems.net)
- CDP: Key Insights on Recent Performance (gurufocus.com)
Huntsville
- New 1.2 mile paved greenway opens in Huntsville (whnt.com)
- Passenger rail service from Huntsville? City approves new study (thebamabuzz.com)
- Gator Guide: A unique history of North Alabama alligators (hvilleblast.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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