Hailey Waldo [email protected] For years, Alicia Redding felt like she had lost herself. After moving from New York to Madison County in 2016, with her previous-husband following his military service, Redding said…
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From coma to comeback: Malcom Wingfield’s relentless fight to live again
Hailey Waldo [email protected] For Malcom Wingfield, resilience is something he learned over time, shaped by where he came from, the challenges he pursued and the recovery he continues to work through today….
Celebrating 50 years of dance
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The stage at Van H. Priest Auditorium came alive Saturday, May 16, as dancers of all ages took part in Becky’s Dance Step Studio (BDSS)’s 50th annual dance recital….
Meet Our Smarty Pants: MCCS Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced
Jony Chirinos-Sanchez Valedictorian Jony Chirinos-Sanchez, a 14-year-old student at Madison County Central School (MCCS), has been named the Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class. Chirinos-Sanchez’s favorite subject in school is Algebra because…
NFC and MCHS Bands hold successful joint performance
Ady Kinsley [email protected] Monday, May 11 was an exciting evening for many, as the North Florida College (NFC) Jazz Combo held their final Spring Concert with special performances from the Madison County…
20th of May Heritage Banquet held
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Friday, May 15, the Madison County Restoration Committee held their annual 20th of May Heritage Banquet. With the theme, “Building Unity in the Community,” the evening was an…
“Happy trails” await retiring 4-H Agent Beth Moore
Mickey Starling [email protected] Friday, May 8 was a day of mixed emotions at the Madison County Extension Office as 4-H Agent Beth Moore enjoyed her “happy trails”retirement party. Moore has served the…
Vehicle thief to spend year and a half in prison
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Thursday, May 14, Reynaldo Caballero, 38, of Greenville, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin, during felony court proceedings at the Madison County Courthouse. Caballero had been charged with…
Hair dryer suspected for motel room fire
Rick Patrick [email protected] According to information provided by Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Allen Clayton, MCFR personnel responded to a call regarding a fire in one of the rooms at the…
Juneteenth celebration planned in Greenville
Rick Patrick [email protected] The WJA Group, LLC, will be sponsoring a “Juneteenth” Celebration on Saturday, June 20, at 1077 SW Main St., in Greenville. The event is scheduled to take place from…
From the Sunny Side: Words that inspire
Rick Patrick Columnist I have a confession to make. Lately, I have been on a bit of a “kick” to pass along little inspirational quotes, thoughts, etc. Nothing major or extremely profound,…
Suspect arrested in Brookwood Avenue shooting
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Thursday, May 21, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced that a suspect in a shooting incident that occurred on Friday, May 15, has been arrested and charged….
Join “Men on the Move” at Lake Frances
Mickey Starling [email protected] Healthy Start, in partnership with Boyz to Kings, is hosting “Men on the Move: Fatherhood in Motion,” set for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., at…
Celestial events in June
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] For those who like to keep eyes on the skies, June has some exciting celestial events to enjoy. • June 9: Venus and Jupiter conjunction Venus and Jupiter will…
Greenville Town Manager resigns
Rick Patrick [email protected] Citing personal reasons, Greenville Town Manager Dr. Victoria Kingston has tendered her resignation, effective on Friday, June 5. Dr. Kingston informed the Town Council members of her decision in…
Support Valor Lasseter after life-changing surgery
Mickey Starling [email protected] Your support is needed for Valor Lasseter, the grandson of Kent Lasseter, of Madison and Susan Jones, of Lee. He is the son of Tony and Laura Lasseter. A…
Come together to support Thomas family after devastating fire
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The Thomas family is leaning on faith, family and community support after a devastating house fire destroyed their longtime family home late Friday. According to Yvonne Thomas, the fire…
Cowgirls receive huge send-off
Rick Patrick [email protected] When the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls softball team left town on Monday, May 18, they received the kind of send-off that is usually reserved for the MCHS…
NOAA predicts lower than normal hurricane season
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, May 21. Like two earlier released forecasts from other sources, NOAA…
Cowgirls defeated in state semi-final
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Tuesday, May 19, the Madison County High School Cowgirls made their first appearance in the state semi-final in eight years. The Cowgirls had completed a very successful regular…