Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. At the regular scheduled meeting of the Town Council for the Town of Lee, the council heard discussion and considered a request from Deep South Steam Engines…
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‘Smart Justice’ group aims to reduce misdemeanor arrests for trivial crimes
William Patrick, Watchdog.org A Tallahassee-based criminal justice group is pushing a reform measure that could substantially reduce the number of arrests for misdemeanor crimes committed in Florida. “We’re arresting too many people…
Sexual offender moves to Madison County
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that a sexual offender has moved to Madison County and as required by Florida Statute has completed his criminal registration…
Kelvin Kegler to play in All-Star game
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County High School (MCHS) football standout Kelvin Kegler is one of only 66 players statewide chosen to play in the 62nd Annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association…
Madison City Commissioner Judy Townsend honored
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 13, 2016 Carol Westmoreland (left) of the Florida League of Cities congratulates Judy Townsend (right) on her 20 years of service to the Madison…
November 8 designated to be Joe C. Peavy Day
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Rick Patrick, December 14, 2016 On Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Board of County Commissioners voted to permanently remember Nov. 8, as “Joe C. Peavy Day” in Madison…
Text bank scam
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. There is a new scam moving across the area involving stolen Verizon cell phone lists. According to Howard Phillips from Madison County Community Bank, the scam started…
Microsoft Windows scam
Debbie Snapp, Greene Publishing, Inc. Early morning phone calls have been coming in lately (5 to 7 a.m.) from Minnesota number (320) 582-9749, supposedly representing Microsoft Windows. These are scam calls and…
Greenville Town Council receives $3,095.51 check
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Carole Mitchell, December 12, 2016 Members of the Greenville Town Council happily accepted a check from Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC). Pictured, from left to right, are: Barbara…
Madison County dispatcher arrested
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. Kimberly Davis, of Lake Park but employed by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested Tuesday, Dec. 13, at approximately 5:30 p.m. by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s…
Stolen cell phone leads to possession charges
Story Submitted Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Monday, Dec. 12, at 7:42 a.m. Sgt. Odell Livingston was dispatched to 396 NE Nixon Way in reference…
Crime statistics up in Madison County
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. Although the number of crimes in the state of Florida dropped during the first six months of 2016, compared to the same time period in 2015, the…
State’s jobless rate drops to 4.6 percent
Lazaro Aleman, Greene Publishing, Inc. Florida’s jobless rate dropped 0.1 percentage point to 4.6 percent in October, 0.1 percentage points lower than September and 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate…
County commission votes to lease truck
Rick Patrick, Greene Publishing, Inc. At a special called meeting on Friday, Dec. 2, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners voted to lease a new grapple truck for the Madison County…
Lake City votes to protect veterans observances
Story Submitted By Save Southern Heritage On Monday, Dec. 5, in a unanimous vote, the Lake City Council voted to adopt an Ordinance to protect monuments to Florida veterans in the City….
Sexual Offender moves to Madison County
Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Sexual Offender has moved to Madison County and as required by Florida Statute has completed his criminal registration with the…
Two Sexual Predators move to Madison county
Major David Harper of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Sexual Predator has moved to Madison County and as required by Florida Statute has completed his criminal registration with the…
Woman arrested after holding four victims at gunpoint
Story Submitted Major David Harper, of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, reports that on Monday, Nov. 14, at…
Arrest warrant multiplies into five charges
Story Submitted Major David Harper, of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, reports that on Friday, Dec. 2, at 11:41 p.m., Deputy Jared Dewey…
Greenville Country Christmas is this weekend
Emerald G. Parsons, Greene Publishing, Inc. The 31st annual “Greenville Country Christmas” event will be happening this weekend, in the Town of Greenville, on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec.10. The festivities…