Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Many people like to start the new year off with cleaning up and cleaning out. Often, this can include medical supplies such as used needles and even…
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Pinetta woman arrested for meth
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 p.m. DTF Investigator Sgt. Jarrod Lauth conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle…
Madison County Health Department receives $30k grant
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. The Florida Department of Health has allocated a grant of $30,000 each to Madison and Jefferson County Health Departments. The grant is for the Heart Health Plus…
Single vehicle wreck results in serious injuries
Cheltsie Holbrook, Greene Publishing, Inc. On Monday, Jan. 2 at approximately 6:30 a.m., a single vehicle wreck occurred on I-10, which resulted in serious injuries according to the Florida Highway Patrol report….
Proposed legislation would make juvenile civil citations mandatory in Florida
William Patrick, Florida Watchdog Florida law enforcement officers have the discretion to issue civil citations to minors caught committing misdemeanor crimes, but a newly filed bill would make them mandatory. Civil citations…
Pinetta woman arrested for methamphetamine
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 p.m. DTF Investigator Sgt. Jarrod Lauth conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle…
Car vs. treeline
Photo Courtesy of R&R Event Pros A one vehicle wreck on I-10 West resulted in Cruz’s vehicle being embedded in the treeline on Friday, Dec. 30 at approximately 7 p.m. Rick Patrick,…
The future of marijuana stores discussed by County Commission
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular meeting of the Board of Madison County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 28, the commissioners discussed medical marijuana dispensaries. County Attorney Tom Reeves compared medical…
Miss Madison County pageant and Baby to Junior Miss pageant
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Emerald G. Parsons, February 20, 2016 It is time for the 2017 Miss Madison County Pageant and these two queens will be passing down their crowns in…
Lee wreck sends local to MCMH hospital
Photo Courtesy of R&R Event Pros A crash on Friday, Dec. 30, at approximately 2:20 p.m. at the intersection of US Hwy 90 and CR 255, in Lee, sent one person to…
Thank a Cop on Jan. 8 at luncheon
Carole Mitchell, Greene Publishing, Inc. Monday, Jan. 9 is designated as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD), in honor of the Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) throughout the United States who daily sacrifice their lives…
Madison Police Department’s K9 Bolt to get body armor
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Cheltsie Holbrook, August 11, 2016 K9 Bolt, with the Madison Police Department, will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest from non-profit organization Vested Interest in…
Two more arrested in human trafficking ring
Story Submitted Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide Prosecution announced recently two more arrests in connection to an ongoing investigation and prosecution of a human trafficking network operating from South to…
Tallahassee woman sentenced to prison for tax fraud
Story Submitted Lydia Jennine Thomas, 39, of Tallahassee, has been sentenced to 24 months and one day in prison for theft of public money and aggravated identity theft. The sentence was announced…
Jumping for joy, I’m cancer free
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. For the family of young Catherine “Cat” Maultsby; Christmas of 2016 will be one that will never be forgotten. Amidst all the music and decorations that normally…
Hospital requests loan forgiveness
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regular scheduled meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the commissioners were presented with a request from the Madison…
Positive year for CareerSource North Florida
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. According to the annual report for CareerSource North Florida, the local office continues to be of great assistance not only to those seeking employment, but also to…
Roll-over on Christmas Day
Photo Courtesy Of R&R Event Pros Erica Drake lost control of her Nissan Utility vehicle causing her to crash into another vehicle and overturn, on Christmas Day. She was transported by Madison…
Two car crash results in DUI charges
Photo Courtesy Of R&R Event Pros This 2015 Honda was determined to have crashed into the rear-end of a Ford Explorer after neither slowing down nor applying brakes, to avoid the…
Semi rear-ends car
Photo Courtesy Of R&R Event Pros According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, a Kenmore semi-truck rear-ended a Toyota Camry, sending two to the local hospital, on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11:45…