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Train Alerts, Online Safety for Kids and the Bird Flocks Everyone’s Watching
Train Alerts, Online Safety for Kids and the Bird Flocks Everyone’s Watching
Spring forward is here plus a kid safety program for online scams, why trains stop downtown and how to get alerts, Jeff’s Bagel Run and the starling murmurations lighting up the sky.
The Madison Memo
Mar 8, 2026
March 8, 2026 |
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Donut Dollies were a group of women who delivered food to soldiers during times of war.
Recently the women of the Madison Methodist Church served coffee and donuts to show appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who served in the military. Read More... |
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Here’s a look at the 7-day weather forecast for Madison, AL: |
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Today is spring forward which means we all time traveled while sleeping. Congratulations, we are in the future and I already need coffee. |
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Madison’s historic downtown is defined by active train tracks that regularly cross Main Street and other key routes, often causing frustrating traffic standstills. These stoppages happen because trains may slow or halt due to track congestion, switching, crew changes or... Read More... |
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Jeff's Bagel Run |
Jeff’s Bagel Run started after Jeff and Danielle Perera moved to Central Florida and could not find the kind of New York style bagels Danielle grew up with. They decided to figure it out themselves. When Jeff got laid off in 2019 they turned the bagel obsession into a real business and it grew fast from there.
You'll find New York style bagels baked fresh daily with house made spreads plus coffee. They also rotate a bagel of the day so regulars have something new to chase.
Need that morning energy... Quick in and out if you order ahead and a steady stream of people grabbing breakfast and coffee. It feels like a routine spot not a linger for two hours spot.
Locals are calling out that the bagels are legit and the cream cheese is really good with some saying it is a step up from the typical chain options.
If you have not tried it yet, make it a weekend morning run. Grab a dozen for the house and try one sweet and one savory so you get the full picture.
Madison, AL 35758
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Madison residents have been captivated by stunning murmurations swirling clouds of starlings moving in unison across the sky. These breathtaking displays feature thousands of birds flying in ever-changing formations, making the flock... Read More... |
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Are You Tired of Resizing Your Rings? |
I'm either playing with my ring on my finger or trying to get the sucker off. And sometimes I panic.
I am not a Dr and cannot give you medical advice, but you could search "fat finger floss", you might find some alternatives if this ever happens to you...
Otherwise, put that ring away and get these stylish ones. It's safe, pretty and doesn't cost thousands. I know my other half has more but she's hiding them from me.
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If you have read this far, you may wonder why there isn't any news about tragic events, hate and terrible crimes and it's because there is just too much of that everywhere else. We want this newsletter to bring you kind awareness and also to help spread joy and information on your Sunday!
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