Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. With Hurricane Dorian potentially poised to strike Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency late Wednesday, Aug. 28, thereby ensuring that state and local government…
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JMPHS potential shooting foiled
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Under Florida Statute 985.04, the name, photograph and arrest report of a juvenile offender who commits a felony offense, is charged with a felony violation or is…
Man arrested on lewd and lascivious warrant
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office made a weekend arrest after being notified by a Central Florida law enforcement agency to be on the lookout for the subject…
One dead in multi-vehicle pile-up
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers and local first responders sped to the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 10 on Thursday, Aug. 15, at approximately 9 p.m. One person is dead…
Lake Frances closed: Local health officials warn of algal blooms
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Residents are being asked to be cautious of the waters of Lake Frances as algal blooms were reported to local health officials. As officials await testing, residents…
Reno Jesse is 4-H State Champion
Story Submitted: Beth Moore, Madison County 4-H Agent The words “Public Speaking” often strike fear in the hearts of many adults. Just the thought of standing in front of an audience and…
MCI officer arrested
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. A Madison Correctional Institute (MCI) employee who serves as a correctional officer has been arrested after attempting to enter the local correctional facility with contraband. On Sunday,…
Ten-year-old Madison girl victimized, 24-year-old man arrested
A Central Florida man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) after a one-month investigation into accusations of obscene communication with a minor, from Madison County. Reports state…
Jury: “Guilty as charged” : Mutch to be sentenced for aggravated manslaughter of a child
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After trial and deliberation that spanned over two days, a Greenville man has been found guilty as charged and is set to be sentenced at the end…
Deputy dragged during traffic stop, chase ensues
A deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was battered after initiating a traffic stop due to an obscured tag, before the suspect began to flee and elude law enforcement officials…
Ragans family revamps campground
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Now that the dust has settled from the Fourth of July debacle over the pig scramble at the former Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, owners Jimmie and Latrelle…
Cowgirl signs to play college ball
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Another member of the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls varsity softball team has signed to continue playing softball on the college level. The latest Cowgirl to…
Heavy storms forecasted for area
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. By now, what was a weather system that meteorologists were monitoring earlier this week just off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, could well have transformed itself…
Pig scramble causes uproar
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The fireworks shows may have been canceled over the Fourth of July weekend, but there were plenty of fireworks of a different nature occurring over at the…
Coach Mike Coe selected to Hall of Fame
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During their annual summer meeting, the Board of Directors for the Florida Athletic Coach’s Association (FACA) selected their 44th Hall of Fame Class. This is the highest…
Greenville Fire/EMS station dedicated
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The local Greenville Fire and EMS station took their first call in August of 2018, and since then, County Fire Coordinator Chris Williams and all first responders…
Rumored businesses confirmed
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. The rumor mill is nothing new for the residents of Madison County or any small town. Behind every good rumor, there are some even better facts. Greene…
Akerman takes the reigns at JMPHS
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. As students return to classes at James Madison Preparatory High School (JMPHS) in the Fall, they will see a new face in the principal’s office. Madison native…
Midnight blaze leaves man in need
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, June 17, Sirmans Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) firefighters and Madison Fire Department (MFD) firefighters responded to a midnight fire that caused the total loss of…
Process begins for Sunday alcohol sales
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Monday, June 10, the commissioners considered drafting an ordinance that would allow for alcohol…