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Top story Madison to weigh Slaughter Road rail bridge, Shelton closure Madison's City Council votes Monday on a $197,500 study of a Slaughter Road bridge over the railroad. The plan would close the Shelton Road crossing for good. Nov. 8, 2026 · 6 min read

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Athens Madison vs Huntsville vs Athens: taxes, schools, home values, commute Madison, Huntsville and Athens side by side: 2025 millage, state report card scores, Zillow home values, Census income and commute times. Updated Oct. 17, 2026 · 7 min read