Back in December, U.S. House Representative Gwen Graham announced that she was kicking off the upcoming new year with a North Florida Farm Tour of all 14 counties in the Second Congressional…
Category: Community News
Becky’s Dance Steps Studio to hold fundraiser
Becky’s Dance Steps Studio will be holding a chicken and rice dinner fundraiser on the courthouse lawn on Friday, Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now…
James Madison to host Mardi Gras color run
James Madison Preparatory High School is sponsoring a Mardi Gras themed color run 5K scheduled for Feb. 6. The run will be raising funds for the renovation of the chemistry and Biology…
Madison local graduates boot camp
Will Floyd of Madison has recently graduated boot camp. On Oct. 6, Floyd graduated from basic training at Ft. Shill in Oklahoma. Floyd graduated from AIT in Missouri at Ft. Leonard Wood…
MCMH to host free community health class
Mark your calendars! Madison County Memorial Hospital is holding a free community health class on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. James Stockwell of TMS Patient Care in Tallahassee will be…
Rotary Club builds ramp for Pinetta citizen
Saturday, Jan. 9, seven members of the Madison Rotary Club in partnership with Ability 1st, the Center for Independent Living (CIL) of North Florida, built a five foot wide by four foot…
Madison County Homeschoolers help the homeless
Taking a break from their school days, the Madison County’s home school group gathered on Friday, Jan. 8 at a local church to put together homeless bags for the less-fortunate. Each family…
The Second City to perform at NFCC
Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater company, The Second City will perform at North Florida Community College’s Van H. Priest Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 as part of…
Anti-bullying group starts in Madison
A new group has been born in Madison. Stop Tormenting Our Peers (S.T.O.P) was created in June of 2015 and is just starting to get a hardstart on where they plan on…
NFCC Fitness Center invites community to Sentinel Slim Down contest
The North Florida Community College Fitness Center invites the public to participate in its 2016 Sentinel Slim Down challenge. This year’s Sentinel Slim Down is an eight-week weight loss contest open to…
Nu Omega Omega honors heroes
In 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. became America’s first greek letter organization established for and by college black women on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. The Nu Omega…
Learn which trees to plant for Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a day set aside every year for public tree planting, and why wouldn’t you? Trees improve our air and water, increase property values, provide shade, offer shelter to wildlife…
How do I take something of concern to the board of County Commissioners?
The Madison Board of County Commissioners consists of five members who take it upon themselves to come together and make decisions that will benefit Madison County while working alongside the community. The…
The Madison Charmettes to lead commemorative march
The third Monday of January has been dedicated to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in commemoration his life work and achievements for civil rights for all people. In recognizing his…
Copeland places in state corn yield contest
Judy Copeland of Lee, recently won second place in the A non-irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Florida. Copeland won with Pioneer brand hybrid…
Diamond Divas Majorettes to hold auditions
Attention girls ages seven to 17! Time to put on those dancing shoes and strut your stuff, as the Diamond Divas are coming to Madison! Diamond Divas Majorettes Travel Competition is holding…
Studstill and Shirley Announce Engagement
Alec and Vicki Studstill are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to David Shirley of Bryan, Tx. Mary is the granddaughter of David “Pete” and Mary Studstill of Cherry…
Local couple celebrates 58 years of marriage
A local couple marks their time of being married for more than half a century. Their story is an interesting one. Laura and Jim W. Pulliam, a staff sergeant stationed at Forbes …
55 plus club to host Jerome Wyche
The 55 Plus Club will meet on Wednesday Jan. 13 and their program for the month is about recycling. The guest speaker for the program will be Jerome Wyche, Coordinator of Madsion…
Madison Masonic Lodge elects new officers for 2016
On Monday, Jan. 4, members of the Madison Masonic Lodge #11 met for their 171th installation of officers. At the installation, new officers were elected for 2016. The 2016 Madison Masonic Lodge…