Archive for March 2012

Homicide Update

March 28, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that an arrest has been made in the homicide of James Edward Campbell. Investigators from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the Third Circuit State Attorney’s Office have obtained an overwhelming amount of evidence against Gary Givens, B/M, DOB 03/10/1994. The suspect was arrested last night, 03-27-2012, and charged with homicide, burglary, grand theft, theft and credit card fraud. Charges are currently pending on a second suspect in the case.
Evidence in the case included witness statements from citizens in the community as well as photographs of two suspects using the victim’s vehicle and other items stolen from the victim’s home. At this time the investigation is on going. Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to call the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 850-973-4001.

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Another In Custody In Campbell Murder Case

March 28, 2012 Front Page Comments Off
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Sheriff Ben Stewart told this writer that there is another person in custody believed to be involved in the murder of James Edward “Ed” Campbell. A press release is expected to be released shortly.

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Holiday Lighting Display At Roebuck Home On 145 Takes Preparation

March 28, 2012 Around Madison, Front Page Comments Off


Months before the lights synched with Christmas music go live on Highway 145 the Roebucks and Jeff Messer have to work hard on and off throughout the year to make sure it is ready to go.

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Updated With Mug Shot: Arrest Made In Murder Case

March 28, 2012 Front Page Comments Off

Gary Leonard Givens was arrested early this morning in connection with the murder of James Edward “Ed” Campbell. Authorities are looking for another person in connection with the murder. Givens is an 18-year-old black male. Charges against him include burglary, theft of a vehicle, theft (others) and credit card theft. Greene Publishing, Inc. will have a mug shot and an update from the Sheriff’s Office as soon as it is released.

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Updated Varsity Baseball Schedule

March 28, 2012 Sports Comments Off

The Varsity Cowboy baseball team’s regular season is winding down fast. Below is an updated game schedule, so make plans and attend one before the season is over. The Cowboys season record stands at 12 wins and 5 losses with a 4 and 2 district record, and 2 very important district games remaining. The schedule includes seven home games where the Cowboys are currently undefeated at 5 and 0.
DATE
DAY
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
03/30/12
Friday
Wakulla
Wakulla
6:00
04/02/12
Monday
Brooks County
Brooks County
6:00
04/05/12
Thursday
Mayo
Madison
7:00
04/06/12
Friday
Berrien County
Madison
7:00
04/10/12
Tuesday
Taylor County ***
Madison
7:00
04/12/12
Thursday
Florida High ***
Madison
7:00
04/14/12
Saturday
Valdosta
Madison
5:00
04/19/12
Thursday
Wakulla
Madison
6:00
04/20/12
Friday
Aucilla Christian*
Madison
7:00

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Arrest Made In Murder Case

March 28, 2012 Front Page One comment

Gary Leonard Givens was arrested early this morning in connection with the murder of James Edward “Ed” Campbell. Authorities are looking for another person in connection with the murder. Givens is an 18-year-old black male. Charges against him include burglary, theft of a vehicle, theft (others) and credit card theft. Greene Publishing, Inc. will have a mug shot and an update from the Sheriff’s Office as soon as it is released.

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