Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, March 3, with four issues to consider. Taking the most time for consideration was a request for a final decision concerning zoning…
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Madison’s Derek Barrs attends State of the Union address
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the nation watched President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24, most people were watching a bunch of familiar strangers as the cameras panned between…
Bill seeks to further restrict smoking
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com If a House-introduced bill in the current Florida legislative session is approved and signed into law, smoking in public will become more constrained. House Bill 389, which Representative Alex…
Madison County Commissioners express opposition to water plan
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the commissioners discussed a proposal that has arisen from the City of Jacksonville,…
Madison City Commission election approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Registered voters in the City of Madison will be selecting their representatives to serve on the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, March 10. Voters will vote for the commissioner…
Madison Police Department makes a pair of drug busts
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information provided by the Madison Police Department (MPD), a pair of drug arrests have been made in two separate incidents. The first occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 11,…
Support needed as Jim Cuyler awaits double-organ transplant
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Jim Cuyler is a lifelong resident of Jefferson County who has worked for Madison Metals for over 40 years. In the last three years, his health has steadily declined…
Five local political offices up for grabs in November
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Voters in Madison County have two county commission seats to cast ballots for in November. Districts two and four will be contested. Also, Districts one, three and five of…
North Florida Livestock Show and Sale celebrates agriculture in Madison
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The 2026 North Florida Livestock Show and Sale retuned to Madison from Monday Feb.16 through Thursday, Feb 19, bringing together local youth for one of the area’s most anticipated…
Meet Kathy Brooks: candidate for City Commission District 2
Kathy Brooks Contributor Family My husband of 15 years and I moved to Madison eight years ago and have made it our home. We are the current custodians of the old Millinor…
Saddle up for upcoming rodeo
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The much-anticipated North Florida Pro Rodeo is riding into Madison County on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28. The event is located at 1748 SE Dale Leslie Dr.,…
Murder charge results in prison sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings on Tuesday, Feb. 17, Detrone Middleton, 23, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin in the Madison County Courthouse. Middleton had been charged with second-degree murder…
Get ready for Down Home Days
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison’s biggest community celebration of the year will soon be here. The annual Down Home Days festival is scheduled to take place during the week leading up to Saturday,…
Deputy involved shooting in Madison County
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Saturday, Feb. 21, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the MCSO received a mutual aid request for K-9 assistance from the Hamilton…
Madison County man in critical condition following self-inflicted gunshot
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com A Madison County man wanted in Suwannee County for child sex crimes is in critical condition following a standoff that led to the suspect firing a self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Suspect shoots himself during standoff
According to information provided by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Thursday, Feb. 19, at approximately 6:30 p.m., MCSO investigators received word from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office that a man…
School Board Workshop focuses on internal funds and future planning
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board met on Tuesday Feb. 17, addressing a wide range of financial and academic matters affecting the district. The session opened with the regular Pledge…
Jim Stanley Seeking Re-Election
Jim Stanley Contributor Mayor Jim Stanley is seeking re-election as District 4 Commissioner for the City of Madison. Coming off many years of service, distinguished by his commitment to listen to the…
Co-founder of the Madison County Carrier Mary Ellen Greene passes away
Mary Ellen (Selman) Greene, 86, passed away on Feb. 16, at 11:25 p.m., in the Madison County Memorial Hospital in the presence of family, after an extended illness. Mary Ellen was born…
Greenville grocery store still in the works
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For several years, the citizens of Greenville have been wondering, “When will the promised grocery store finally open its doors. During the regular meeting of the Greenville Town Council…