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With the hurricane and mosquito seasons here, more than 500 cases of Zika confirmed nationally and 162 in Florida, and Congress locked in inaction over Zika funding, some in the medial profession…

One staple feature of our Madison’s community is its unpaved roads. These dirt, clay or gravel roads wind beautifully through the countryside, past pastures or underneath hundred year old live oak canopies….

Father’s Day ended tragically for one Jefferson County man during the course of a fatal accident. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, Emmery Jacoby Scurry, 44, of Monticello, was driving east on…

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…

Women have held a long and honorable role in the military and armed forces; from legendary heroes who are surrounded with just as much fiction as fact, like the Chinese Mulan and…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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…

      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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…