The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is currently investigating a bomb threat, received by phone, at Lake Park of Madison, located at 259 SW Captain Brown Rd. on Wednesday, Oct. 24. According…
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County Commission Road paving, NFCC Suit, Sewage spills
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Oct. 17, a citizen took the opportunity to question the commissioners about…
Trick-or-Treat: Downtown Madison
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Halloween is less than two weeks away and the Madison Police Department (MPD) is excited to host Trick-or-Treat in the Street, on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6…
Are our coaches underpaid?
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. We enjoy watching the fruits of their labor every Friday night under the lights of Boot Hill Stadium. We put the lives of youngsters into their hands…
Local opportunities to assist hurricane victims
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. In the wake of Hurricane Michael, there are still thousands in need of assistance. Many communities across Florida’s panhandle are still without electricity and necessary supplies. There…
Founder’s Day this weekend
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. This weekend, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church will be celebrating the 28th Annual Founder’s Day. The celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, beginning at 8…
Spared from Michael’s wrath
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. Once again, Big Bend and Madison County dodged the bullet. And what a bullet Hurricane Michael proved to be, packing winds of 155 mph when it slammed…
Travis Jay to play in Under Armour All-America Game
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) senior Travis Jay will soon join an elite group that includes former Cowboys Ira Denson, Jacobbi McDaniel and Chris Thompson. Jay has…
Madison County prepares for Hurricane Michael: schools close; shelter opens
John Willoughby Greene Publishing, Inc. Ahead of Hurricane Michael, currently a Category 1 storm developing near the Yucatan Peninsula and strengthening as it travels in a northeasterly direction toward the Florida Panhandle and…
Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsors Fields of Faith
Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Students from Madison County will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to share their Christian faith with fellow…
West Nile confirmed in Suwannee County
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Last week the Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County (DOH-Suwannee) reported an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in the Suwannee County area. Specifically, a human case…
MCSO deputies assaulted by Lee resident
Story submitted On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 3, a Lee resident was arrested and later contained with additional restraints after forcefully fighting Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies. According to a…
Presidential Alert System test planned
Rick Patrick Greene Publishing, Inc. This afternoon, Wednesday, Oct. 3, beginning at 2:18 p.m. cell phone across the nation will begin sounding an alert. This is part of a nationwide test of…
Voter registration ends Oct. 9
Lazaro Aleman: Greene Publishing, Inc. If you haven’t registered to vote in the general election, there’s still time. Tuesday, Oct. 9, is the last day to register or to change political party…
Local business accused of scamming customers
Lawton informed her he was in route, but when he arrived at the shop, he would look at his records. Turner arrived at First Class Wireless shortly after their phone conversation and…
Range St. to be repaved; Infrastructure to be upgraded Work to begin first week of October
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, a press release from the City of Madison and City Manager Jerome Wyche was released announcing and detailing the upcoming upgrades to the…
City Commission seeks fair compensation for employees
Savannah Reams: Greene Publishing, Inc. On Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m., the Madison Board of City Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Fair compensation was a priority…
Sheriff’s, county offices damaged; Evans held without bond
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After county and administrative offices closed for the day, a Greenville resident was arrested after busting the windows of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the Madison…
Sign-ups for new youth football program
Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. There will be a new youth football program in place for the Madison community. Registration for the new program will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8, from…
UPDATE: Drowning victim found in Cherry Lake
John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a day of boating turned deadly in the waters of Cherry Lake, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), with the help of the Florida Wildlife Commission…