Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
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Buy your tickets now for the Chamber’s “Best of Madison” Banquet
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events, the Best of Madison 2025 Banquet. The celebration will take place on…
Edge of Town defenders speak out
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Lee Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 7, a packed house filled the council’s meeting room. Many of those present were there to…
Madison Chamber prepares for “Best of Madison 2025” Banquet
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events, the Best of Madison 2025 Banquet. the celebration will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25,…
New City Manager enjoys Madison’s Mayberry feel
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison City Manager Stanford Amos completed his first week on the job on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Amos spent much of the week introducing himself to city residents, town officials…
Founder’s Day celebration nears
Dan Buchanan Contributor Founder’s Day is just around the corner, set for Saturday, Oct. 18. The folks at Hickory Grove Methodist Church have been working for several months, preparing for the 34th…
Madison County launches 11th Annual Toys for Tots Program
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The holiday spirit is already in full swing as Madison County kicks off its 11th annual Toys for Toys Program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps and overseen locally…
Amphetamine trafficking charge leads to prison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During felony court proceedings in the Madison County Courthouse on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Brandon Ballard, 39, of Valdosta, Ga., appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin. Ballard was facing…
Property Fraud Alert available to Florida residents
Jason Futch reporter@greenepublishing.com Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Florida announces Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday
Residents across Florida will have the chance to save on outdoor supplies this fall through the state’s Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday, which began on Monday, Sept. 8, and will…
Bill aims to term limit county commissioners, school board members
Lazaro Aleman reporter@greenepublishing.com Among the early bills filed on the House side of the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session seeks to limit the terms of county commissioners and school board members….
Semi-tractor overturns on I-10 in Madison, driver suffers minor injuries
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A semi-tractor driver from El Paso, Texas, was injured Saturday evening after losing control of his vehicle on a rain-soaked stretch of interstate 10, according to a report from…
Madison County High School crowns Homecoming Court in 2025 Coronation
The excitement of Homecoming week continued to build on Tuesday Sept. 30 as Madison County High School (MCHS) held its annual Homecoming Coronation Ceremony, recognizing outstanding students and celebrating school spirit. Parents,…
Computer scam seeks to hack your funds
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County.Initially, the victim will get a “Warning-Alert” message on their computer. The message advises that the victim’s computer…
The Edge of Town’s Bullpen and Warehouse temporarily corralled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town’s Bullpen, a popular bar in Lee, and the Warehouse have been closed by an Order of Enforcement issued on Wednesday, Sept. 24 by Special Magistrate…
Safety provided through the MCSO Silver Stars
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you have an elderly family member living alone, or know of someone, you should encourage them to become part of the “Silver Star” program through the Madison County…
Final Nominees Announced for 2025 Best of Madison Awards
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has officially released the final list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 “Best of Madison” Awards. The winners will be honored during…
Town of Greenville sets budget and millage rate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Like every other governing body in the area, the Greenville Town Council recently adopted the town’s budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2025/26. The decision came during…
Approx. 2,900 grams of drugs seized from Greenville men
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) SWAT team executed a narcotics search warrant on Tuesday Sept. 23, at 417 SW Church Ave., in Greenville, resulting in a pair of…
Madison man pleads guilty to drug charge
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida Contributor On Tuesday, Sept.23, Willie Frank Hicks, Jr., 42, of Madison, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The…