Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com At the semi-monthly meeting of the Madison County School Board, that took place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, was home to an informational presentation comparing the Florida…
School Board approves Newspapers in Education for Madison County
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 21, the Madison County School Board convened for one of their semi-monthly meetings. One of the highlights from the meeting was the discussion and approval of…
Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year
Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year The winner of Madison Farm Bureau’s most Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year was Jacob Hanners. Hanners is 27 years old, and is the seventh generation…
Conservation Farmers of the Year
Conservation Farmers of the Year The Farm Bureau Banquet winners of Conservation Farmer of the Year, presented by the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District, were Micky and Timmy Tuten for their…
Outstanding Farm Family of the Year
Outstanding Farm Family of the Year The Madison Farm Bureau’s Banquet winners of most Outstanding Farm Family of the Year were the Platt Family – Troy, Tracey, Tyler and Tanner all live…
Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year The winner of Madison Farm Bureau’s most Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year was Jacob Hanners. Hanners is 27 years old, and is…
Why is the Suwannee River brown? A look at Florida’s famous “sweet tea” rivers
Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. North Florida is nearly as southern as it gets in the United States, so it seems only appropriate that the Big Bend’s many blackwater or mixed rivers…
Breast Cancer Awareness event planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a special event on Thursday, Oct. 22, to encourage everyone to join the fight against breast cancer. The event will feature guest speakers, survival stories,…
County approves lease for helipad
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Commissioners approved a lease with Survival Flight to place a helipad…
Outstanding Farm Family of the Year
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Outstanding Farm Family of the Year The Madison Farm Bureau’s Banquet winners of most Outstanding Farm Family of the Year were the Platt Family – Troy, Tracey, Tyler and…
Where art meets the water: Florida Fish Art Contest now open
Florida Fish and Wildlife Control Contributor Young artists across the Sunshine State are invited to put their creativity on display as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with…
Ray Charles’ birthday celebrated
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the “Hot Tamales,” a popular North Florida acoustic duo, hosted their Sixth Annual Ray Charles birthday celebration at Haffye Hayes Park. The duo, composed of…
Five local organizations receive help from rodeo
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the recent Madison County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Tuesday, Sept. 22, five local non-profit organizations received grant funding from the proceeds of the…
Conservation Farmers of the Year
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Conservation Farmers of the Year The Farm Bureau Banquet winners of Conservation Farmer of the Year, presented by the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District, were Micky and Timmy…
Spotlight: School Bus Driver Katrina Gonzalez Lee
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Carrier hopes to spotlight Madison County’s integral yet unseen school bus drivers through the School Bus Drivers Spotlight. First up is Katrina Gonzalez Lee, an experienced…
New Macedonia plans Homecoming service
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com New Macedonia Baptist Church welcomes you to their upcoming Homecoming service on Sunday, Oct.11, at 10:30 a.m. Pastor John Ballard welcomes Pastor Matt Wisecarver, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Chaplain, as…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: The shot felt ‘round the world
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com When I was growing up, Madison’s hospital was located across the street from the present location of Madison County Community Bank. This small hospital wasn’t famous for much, and…
Madison Upward and Recreation opens basketball and cheerleading registration
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison Upward and Recreation, at Madison Church of God, located at 771 NE Colin Kelly Hwy, in Madison, has announced registration for basketball and cheerleading. It is open to…
Hooked on fishing: Madison County Youth Bassmasters showcase Top Anglers
Autumn Raulerson reporter2@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Youth Bassmasters (MCYB) held their first tournament of the year on Saturday, Sept. 12, giving youth a chance to compete head-to-head in sport fishing to see…
Complete your will if your milk is swill
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com If you need another reason to appreciate living in a rural community, I have you covered in this week’s trip down history lane. I’m not a big fan of…