Mickey Starling [email protected] On Tuesday, May 29, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison’s Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court judge, replacing Judge Leandra Johnson,…
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Rick Patrick [email protected] During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, discussion ensued over a plan put forth by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eventually eliminate…
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….
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…
AlertMadison emergency notification service available
Ady Hammock [email protected] Madison County has upgraded from the previous CodeRED system to AlertMadison, a text system designed to inform residents of emergencies such as severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, sudden road…
Beware of hurricane cleanup scams
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Big Bend region of Florida has seen more than enough hurricanes in recent years. There were no major storms last year, but in 2024, Helene caused 18 deaths…
School Board reviews finances, approves agenda items ahead of summer break
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The Madison County School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 18 addressed financial reports, personnel matters and end-of-year celebrations during its meeting as district leaders prepared to close out the…
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…
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….
Hasty’s time in the classroom inspires a children’s book
Mickey Starling [email protected] Madison’s Jessica Hasty graduated from Madison County High School in 2022, but she never graduated from her love of learning, which led her to explore a variety of employment…
Governor appoints Hardee as Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge
Mickey Starling [email protected] On Tuesday, May 29, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments, including naming Madison’s Cary A. “Bo” Hardee as the Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge, replacing the retiring Judge…
Madison man sentenced to three years on drug charges
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Thursday, May 14, Rodney Wayne Bearden, 57, of Madison, appeared in the Madison County Courthouse for sentencing in a 2023 drug case. Bearden had been found guilty on…
Drug charge ends with five-year sentence
Rick Patrick [email protected] On Thursday, May 14, Butch Brinson, 69, of Madison appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin, in the Madison County Courthouse, to answer to the charge of sale of cocaine….
Community rallies to support two local cancer fighters
Hailey Waldo [email protected] A wave of support is building as the community comes together to uplift two local residents, Kyle Sealey and Timmy Dyke, as they battle cancer. Organized by Trey Killingsworth…
Dialysis center coming to Greenville
Rick Patrick [email protected] After having plans approved by the Greenville Town Council during their Monday, April 13 meeting to open a dialysis clinic in the old Tri-County Medical Building, located on US…
Three Cowboys sign Letters of Intent
Rick Patrick [email protected] It was a great day of recognition for the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys baseball team on Wednesday, May 13, when three Cowboy seniors put their names on…
Madison man charged after alleged road rage incident in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] A Madison man is facing multiple charges following an alleged road-rage incident that investigators say escalated into a vehicle assault in Live Oak. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
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…
County commissioner resigns
Rick Patrick [email protected] Citing health reasons, Madison County District One Commissioner Alston Kelley has announced his resignation from the Board. His announcement came during the regular meeting of the Madison County Board…