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šŸŒ± Judge sets demolition deadline for fire-damaged Madison Inn

Madison, Alabama Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Madison! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge sets demolition deadline for fire-damaged Madison Inn
  • Alabama and Auburn softball are heading to Toyota Field
  • New Fayetteville bridge offers another route toward North Alabama

Also on today's calendar: Come From Away and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 59, low: 36.
  • Friday: Turning cloudy and cool, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Business owners react to judges ruling to demolish Madison Inn Hotel (whnt.com) ā€” A judge has given the Madison Innā€™s owners 45 days to demolish the fire-damaged hotel, with the city ready to step in if they miss the deadline. Nearby Madison Boulevard business owners welcomed the ruling, which follows the ownersā€™ appeal of the cityā€™s decision to declare the property dangerous and order demolition.
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2. Alabama, Auburn softball teams to play at Toyota Field in 2027 (wbrc.com) ā€” Alabama and Auburn softball are coming to Madisonā€™s Toyota Field for a two-night series March 9ā€“10, 2027. Alabama will face North Alabama, followed the next evening by Auburn against Samford, with both games starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26.03 per game, including parking, ahead of the ballparkā€™s first SEC softball tournament in May.
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3. New Fayetteville bridge aims to ease traffic, improve emergency access (waff.com) ā€” A new Elk River bridge west of Fayetteville could shorten trips toward Madison for residents north of the crossing, Lincoln County's mayor says. Scheduled to open Nov. 10, the $14 million bridge also offers an emergency alternative when the main crossing floods and could divert trucks from downtown Fayetteville.
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4. From judges to school officials, here's a look at who is new, who was reelected in Madison County (al.com) ā€” Madison County voters chose a new sheriff and tax collector and replaced two incumbent district judges in the Nov. 3 election. Democrats Brett Jones and Jeff Taylor won the sheriff and tax collector races, respectively, while Raven Beach won a newly allocated district court seat. Republican Keith Trawick will become superintendent of Madison County Schools.
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5. Huntsville Hospital ranked No. 1 hospital in Alabama by Newsweek (rocketcitynow.com) ā€” Madison Hospitalā€™s data contributed to Huntsville Hospitalā€™s No. 1 Alabama ranking on Newsweekā€™s 2027 Best-in-State Hospitals list, up from fifth last year. The assessment combines data from three facilities, including Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children, and considers patient safety, medical professionalsā€™ recommendations, patient experience and health outcomes.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors ā€” free class for adults this Sunday at Triana Fire Station:
    First Aid & Adult CPR/AED Sunday, Nov 15, 2ā€“5 PM Triana Fire Station Hands-on CPR/AED plus first aid for choking, bleeding, and heart attack signs. ā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Update 11/10
    The bird is being cared for by the non profit Our Little Flock Rescue We are looking to find the owners of this pet parakeet. It was outside in ourā€¦ (Nextdoor Heritage Provence)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in MADISON AL S19594 in Madison. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" ā€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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