So much excitement comes along with spring and summer: cookouts, swimming, fireworks and more. No matter what, though, there always seems to be an uninvited guest; mosquitos! Not only do these pests…
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Meet your new County Coordinator: Brian Kauffman
During the County Commission meeting held on Wednesday, May 25, the commissioners voted in Brian Kauffman as the new County Coordinator since the current County Coordinator, Allen Cherry is retiring in July….
Stephanie Thigpen Passes Away
Stephanie Rochelle Thigpen, age 28, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy battle with brain…
Two arrested for Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, June 14 at approximately 8:48 a.m., Deputy Holbrook, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle on SR 53 South committing several traffic infractions…
Serious injuries after rollover
Four individuals were involved in a single rollover off the interstate on Monday, June 13. Around 3:55 p.m., Miranda Kent, 27, of Lake Butler, Fl., was traveling eastbound in the outside lane…
Dye test held for river basins
The Florida Geological Survey will be conducting a dye trace for the Suwannee River Water Management District in the Upper Suwannee/Alapaha River basins later this month. They will introduce dye into the…
Michael McCamman goes to nationals for bronco riding
Michael McCamman, a lifelong Madison County resident and recent graduate of Aucilla Christian Academy, has qualified to compete at the national level for bronco riding.The National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) will…
CodeRED: Madison County’s emergency notification service
In 2014, Madison County’s Emergency Management service decided to provide the CodeRED system after an extensive and thorough evaluation of various alerting systems. CodeRED was, they decided, the best fit for Madison…
Man in serious condition after wreck
Chad Cato, 25, of Madison, suffered serious injuries during a wreck on Thursday, June 9 in Taylor County at an estimated time of 9:30 a.m. Cato was traveling northbound on County Road…
Jaws of Life training in Madison
Photo Courtesy of Pat Lightcap On the evening of Friday, June 10, members of various fire and rescue departments in Madison County gathered at the North Florida Community College…
County commission discusses public works projects and Cherry Lake boaters
During the Wednesday, June 8 Madison County Commission meeting, before handling new business, the commissioners went over departmental reports as well as reports from Public Works. Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart informed…
Dead people voting?
Voting season is a time where Americans are widely encouraged to perform their civic duty by going to the polls and participating in the democratic process. With the complexity and security of…
Prayer Never Fails to hit stores September-October
Madison County was the stage for a film, Prayer Never Fails during 2015, with many locals taking roles in the movie. Due to not having enough following in the area, Prayer Never…
School board in search of new MCCS principal
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….
Do you trust our voting machines?
With the presidential election fast approaching, voting and politics seem to be weighing heavily on the collective American mind. These concerns, however, are studied year-round by political scientists. In recent years, many…
Florida 511 provides traffic and emergency alerts
Have you every been driving down an interstate in Florida and came to a complete stop due to an accident you did not know about? Well now you can have up-to-date information…
Commissioners discuss economic development
The Madison County Commissioners gathered in regular session on Wednesday, June 8 at 9 a.m. with a hefty agenda. In petitions from the public, Benjamin Wyche took to the podium with several…
Blue Springs public hearing held
Every 10 years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) updates the management plan for each state park and trail. Each update is based on statewide resource management goals, recreational needs, current…
Vehicle vs. wheelchair-bound pedestrian
The intersection between Base St. and Martin Luther King Dr. was the stage for a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on Thursday, June 2. Around 2:25 p.m., Deborah Glee, 58, of Madison, was…
Forest Service warns of heightened wildfire danger
The Florida Forest Service (FFS) is asking residents of Madison County to exercise caution when dealing with outdoor fires because of the increased danger of wildfires throughout the state. The FFS reports…