A single-car wreck that occurred in Greenville, Tuesday, Dec. 22, was ended with a transport to Madison County Memorial Hospital with minor injuries for a young driver. Around 2:44 p.m., according to…
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MCI welcomes Robert Smith
Robert Smith is the new warden at the Madison County Correctional Institution. Originally, Smith is from Jasper, Fl. He graduated from Hamilton County in 1986 and came to Madison to attend college…
Gas prices sink to national low since 2009
There’s good news for drivers all over the nation. According to AAA, average gas prices dropped below $2 a gallon on Dec. 21 for the first time since March 25, 2009. As…
“No Child” gets left behind
Congress must feel as though they have slain a dragon in early December when Democrats and Republicans finally agreed on something: No Child Left Behind needed to go. Shortly thereafter, on Dec….
Floridians to receive SunTrust settlement
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that more than 4,000 Florida borrowers are receiving checks from SunTrust Mortgage as part of a multistate settlement. Florida’s share of the settlement payments is second in…
One killed; one injured
A tragic car accident on Saturday, Dec. 19 left a Monticello local deceased, and another with serious injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 6:30 p.m., Daniel “Austin” Allen, 19, of…
Plane crash in Greenville; two dead
Around 8 p.m on Thursday night, Dec. 17, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alerted the Madison County Sheriff’s Department that a small plane headed to the Tallahassee International Airport from Ocala was…
911 call leads to arrest
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, Dec. 15, a 911 call was received at the Communications Center in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office concerning a suspicious motorist traveling down…
Norris Cafe to provide hot meals for those in need
Christmas is a time for family, festivities and feasts, and although most of us will experience that this year, there are many of those who are less fortunate and can’t always enjoy…
IRS scammers resurface
A Monticello citizen who wishes to remain anonymous called the Madison County Carrier after being called by yet another IRS scammer. The call came from a (202) 459-1993 number, and the voice…
Madison County School Board holds last meeting of December
The Madison County School Board met on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in regular session at 6 p.m. to discuss many updates. First on the agenda was three out-of-county student trips. The first trip…
Destin Holiday Classic set for Dec. 28-30
16 of the top high school girl’s basketball teams from across the South will converge in Destin on Dec. 28-30 for the second annual Destin Holiday Classic tournament at the Destin Middle…
Missing plane found in Greenville
At 8 p.m. on the night of Thursday, Dec. 17, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department was alerted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that a small plane headed to the Tallahassee International…
Judge Decker faces possible removal from office
The Judicial Qualifications Committee (JQC) filed charges in 2014 against third Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew J. Decker regarding misconduct and several violations of judicial canons while practicing law in foreclosed cases and…
Braswell named Citizen of the Year; Peavy named Grand Marshal
Greenville County Christmas, held on Saturday, Dec. 12, was a huge success this year, as many citizens of Greenville and Madison County traveled to the town to celebrate the Christmas season. To…
Temporary road closure notice
A portion of Northwest Crane Ave. will be temporarily closed on Monday, Dec. 21 from approximately 9 a.m. to noon. The portion of Crane Avenue to be closed is from NW Marion…
Matt Dobson earns Academic All-American spot
Raised in Monticello and now a football player for Georgia Southern, Matt Dobson, has earned his place among the Capital One Academic All-American Team once again this year. He is the son…
“Pray for Stephanie” yard signs now available
Madison local Stephanie Thigpen continues her battle with brain cancer. Recently, Thigpen and her husband, Bryant, traveled to Shands in Gainesville where they learned another tumor has formed and is nearly the…
Tensions rise at Greenville Town Meeting
The Town Council of Greenville met on Monday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. for their regular session. The meeting began smoothly, with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha asking the council members for…
Jameica Cobb reaches 2,000-point mark
Jameica Cobb, a MCHS Cowgirl senior guard scored her 2,000-point mark Friday night, Dec. 11. Cobb recently became an Alabama A&M athlete as she signed on with a full scholarship. On Thursday,…