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…
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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,…
4th of July fireworks planned
Madison Come on out to the biggest Independence Day celebration inside the City of Madison on Monday, July 4. The Madison Lions Club has arranged an assortment of vendors, fireworks, live music,…
Wreck leads to three-hour search
Troy Mendheim, Jr., 29, and December Webb, 26, both of Lee, were traveling south on NE Clover Ave. on Tuesday, June 28 when, for reasons unknown, the 2007 Nissan Sentra that Mendheim…
Sabal Trail Pipeline could affect Madison County
The fight to keep fracking from Madison County has barely collected dust, and now a new threat to Madison County’s environment has occurred. During the Wednesday, June 22 meeting of the board…
Babe Ruth All-Star 8U boys travel to West Palm Beach
The Babe Ruth All-Stars 8U boys baseball team left from Winn-Dixie this morning at 9 a.m. to head to West Palm Beach to participate in the 2016 Florida Babe Ruth Baseball Championship. They…
