In the state of Florida, there is currently more than one billion dollars worth of unclaimed property held in the office of Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Atwater. According to the Florida Division…
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Three car wreck
On Tuesday, July 5, three drivers collided their respective vehicles into one another on U.S. Hwy 90. Driver Jazmin Floyd, 21, of Madison, was the catalyst for the wreck as she was…
Local businesses to host Police Eat Free Day
Madison County law enforcement officers work day and night to tirelessly serve and protect the community, improve the quality of life and promote peace to the best of their ability. These dedicated…
Sabal Trail: the other side of the story
Following the story that ran in the Friday, July 1 edition of the Madison Enterprise-Recorder, ‘Sabal Trail Pipeline could affect Madison County,’ Joe Boyles, a local that owns property in Madison, Hamilton…
Are you ready to vote?
The 2016 Primary Election is fast approaching, bringing with it an assortment of candidates for both local and national seats. It can be a bit daunting to choose whom to cast your…
One life flighted after interstate rollover
Following a roll over on I-10, a man is being life flighted to Shands via ShandsCair. The roll over took place near the on-ramp for exit 258 westbound today, July 11 around…
School Board still seeking principals for MCCS and GES
During the Tuesday, June 7 Madison County School Board meeting, Superintendent Doug Brown provided the board with recommendations for the renewal of contracts for the administration positions for the 2016-2017 school year….
Donations for medical service dog needed
Martie Frazier-Stern, a resident of Madison County for 17 years, is seeking donations to help raise funds for her future service dog, Maverick, to get the training he needs to help her…
Free breakfast and lunch in all county schools
Starting in the upcoming school year, which begins on Wednesday, August 10, all students, from Pre-K through 12th grade, will be eligible for free breakfast and lunch in all public schools in…
Sales tax holidays scheduled
As consumers, we are always looking for ways to save money, especially when certain busy times come around, including the hustle and bustle of back-to-school preparations. Luckily, Florida and Georgia’s sales tax…
School Board discusses Achieve 3000; votes to pave high school
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, July 5 in regular session with much to go over. With no public comment, staff trips or out-of-county school trips up for approval, the…
Calling all candidates…
The Madison Enterprise-Recorder will publish its traditional Candidates’ Forum section on Friday, July 29. In this special section, candidates will have the opportunity to answer a number of questions concerning their qualifications,…
Rainfall low in district
Rainfall across the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) was below average in May, with Madison and Jefferson counties receiving about a third of their normal precipitation during the month. The latest…
Tri-County Electric recognized by school board
During the Madison County School Board meeting on Tuesday, July 5, Tri-County Electric was presented with the 2016 Business and Educators Award in recognition for their contributions to the Madison County School…
Life-saving app featured on smart phones
The iPhone has a lot of pre-downloaded apps that many of us find useless. However, there is one app already downloaded on the iPhone that is one of the lesser known but…
Barn fire
Greene Publishing, Inc. Photo By Brooke Kinsley, June 27, 2016 On Monday, June 27, Madison Fire Rescue responded to a call in the southwestern section of the county regarding a barn fire…
Fireworks over Lake Francis
On Monday, July 4, the nation celebrated the United States’ independence. In Madison County everyone celebrated too around Lake Francis and at the Haffye Hayes Park in Greenville. Pictured are the bright…
Senior Citizens Center van crashes into light pole
The Madison County Senior Citizens Center offers transportation services to seniors within the county who are unable to drive themselves to and from the center. However, on Friday, June 24, at 2:05…
City discusses employees, City Hall repairs and park budgets
On Tuesday, June 14, the Madison City Commission met at 5:30 p.m. to discuss business matters regarding the City of Madison. The first item on the agenda was presented by City Manager…
SCAM ALERT: Scammers strike again posing as the IRS
On Thursday, June 30, a local man called the Madison County Carrier stating that he received a call from a man who claimed to be with the IRS. During the phone call,…
