Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com A Live Oak man who was previously employed by the Madison Police Department (MPD) was arrested and charged with inappropriate conduct with a minor following a months-long investigation on…
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School district approves agreement with Sheriff’s Office
During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 2, the board voted to approve an agreement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for the 2025-26…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved hosts memorial service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been several years since the tragic deaths of Jeremy Harris and Tortarian Alexander. On Saturday, May 31, Suwannee Valley Unsolved (SUV) hosted a memorial service at Four…
Lee council holds second and final reading of ordinance 2025-02
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The town of Lee met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., with all council members present. To start off the Lee Town meeting, public…
Madison Local Market vendor applications open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Local Market is back for the month of June. Madison Local Market will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the…
What if property taxes are eliminated?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There have been some rumblings coming out of Tallahassee regarding an idea proposed by some to eliminate property taxes. While that may sound like an appealing prospect, a deeper…
Town Talk: What happened at Madison Blue Springs?
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com At Madison Blue Springs State Park on Tuesday, May 27, staff noticed the springs water in the spring’s boil become cloudy with silt. Noticing the silt, staff urged swimmers…
Road improvements approved
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, May 28, the commissioners approved a plan for road improvements for Dale Leslie Drive, Bisbee…
Field appraisers visit properties around Madison County
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison County field appraisers have recently started making their rounds, visiting properties across Madison County and updating their system to ensure that the records in their books are current. …
Ashley Moody sets up mobile office hours in Madison
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R – Fla.), will be setting up mobile office hours in Madison on Monday, June 9, from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the UF/IFAS…
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Ady Hammock
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Her face is not new at Greene Publishing, Inc., but she will be a more familiar fixture at the newspaper during the summer months. Ady Hammock is a rising…
CDC no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children, pregnant women
Thérèse Boudreaux The Center Square Contributor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from children and pregnant women’s recommended immunization schedules, reversing the Centers for Disease…
MCSO officer shooting deemed “justified”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, June 2, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) released a statement regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, April 27. The…
New weather station active in Greenville
Ed Mansouri Contributor Madison County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Weatherstem, and Aucilla Area Solid Waste, has launched a cutting-edge weather monitoring station as part…
Greenville to receive grant award
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson recently announced that the western Madison County community of Greenville will be receiving a share of $5 million in strategic grant awards through the…
Florida Gulf Coast University taps former Cowgirl
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Lindsay Fico has been steadily rising up the coaching ranks since she graduated from the University of Florida, where she played softball…
Rabies advisory issued
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Department of Health has issued an advisory to inform residence of possible rabies cases among wild animals in the area. The Department of Health reported a…
Get ready for a berry good time at the Blackberry Festival
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com The sweetest weekend of the year is right around the corner as the Blackberry Festival returns to downtown Jasper on Saturday, June 21. This annual celebration, hosted by Riverbend…
Enter our Father’s Day look-alike contest!
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com Do you look like your dad? When it comes to genetics, sometimes a loving son or daughter may get Dear Father’s sense of humor and great fishing skills, and…
Chamber of Commerce and TDC get a new look
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Development Council (TDC) recently added a nice awning to the front of their office, located at 228 SW Range Ave., in Madison. Along with…