The Madison Memo
What Madison neighbors may want to know this week: a grocery tax holiday, scam warnings and a new greenway
What Madison neighbors may want to know this week: a grocery tax holiday, scam warnings and a new greenway
What Madison neighbors may want to know this week: a grocery tax holiday, scam warnings and a new greenway
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The Madison Memo
May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026 |
Trivia Question❓
How many tornado warnings did Alabama have for the month of April?
A) 35
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Stay tuned on the upcoming Nashville Road Show in Madison, AL, set to feature live performances by country music stars. Read More... |
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Alabama’s State Grocery Tax Holiday Is Now in Effect
Alabama has temporarily suspended the state portion of sales and use taxes on food from May 1 through June 30, 2026. Madison shoppers should still expect city and county grocery taxes to apply, but the state share should not be charged during the suspension period. Small grocers and food retailers should also make sure their point-of-sale systems are handling the temporary change correctly. [Read More]
National Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts May 3, Even for Inland Alabama
NOAA’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3–9, 2026. Madison is inland, but North Alabama can still see heavy rain, flooding, wind, tornadoes and travel disruptions from tropical systems later in the season. This is a good week for families and businesses to review insurance, backup power, prescriptions, important documents and multiple ways to receive weather alerts. [Read More]
FTC Warns Social Media Scams Are Now a Major Source of Fraud Losses
The FTC says nearly 30% of people who reported losing money to a scam in 2025 said the scam started on social media, with reported losses reaching $2.1 billion. The most common risks include fake shopping ads, investment pitches, romance scams and hacked-account schemes. Madison residents should be cautious with unfamiliar online sellers, investment groups and urgent money requests that start on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or similar platforms. [Read More]
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Here’s a look at the 7-day weather forecast for Madison, AL: |
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I used to baby this plant every day. Now it is grown and only communicates by dropping leaves on the floor like passive aggressive text messages. |
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Huntsville International is a solid airport. Easy parking, quick security and you can be at your gate without turning it into an all day event. It also has a real set of nonstop options, including... Read More... |
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CO/OP Community Table |
There are restaurants that feel like a destination and CO/OP is one of them. They lean into the cooperative idea on purpose: bring people together, source locally when possible and keep the menu seasonal so it stays interesting.
This is a “settle in” kind of place. You have a main dining room designed around shared conversation plus a big covered patio with views of Big Spring Park and a fireplace for cooler evenings. It works for date night, a friend dinner, or a slow brunch where nobody is in a rush.
The menu is Southern at heart but polished up in a way that still feels familiar. A few anchors that give you the idea...
The most common feedback is that it feels elevated without feeling stuffy and that the staff is good at guiding you if you are not sure what to pick.
If you like timing things right, they call out Happy Hour from 5pm to 6pm daily and a Thursday wine flight special.
Lunch: Mon to Fri 11am to 3pm
🌐 Website
800 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
(256) 327-7847 |
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If you grew up calling every squirrel a “gray squirrel,” the fox squirrel is the one that makes you stop and stare. It is bigger, it carries itself differently, and in the right light it almost looks... Read More... |
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Where Was This When Our Kids Were Toddlers! |
My other half was super excited about yesterday's plant show. So she asked me if I had a wagon and even though I said yes, she went and got this anyway 🙄. I think she was reminiscing over a fold up crib we had years ago. But this folds up just like it. I think it has a 400lb capacity, extra support from mesh that extends upward and built in pockets. It's a beast. It's definitely gonna be buggy we take when we travel. I definitely recommend this, I could tell by my wife's smile when she set it up.
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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!
Thank you for your support 🙏 - Robert |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:
C) 0
...It's the 1st time since 2004 |