Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement initiated an investigation on the 18th day of March 2016 involving the…
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The ongoing search for Bryan Williamson’s abductor
The investigation into the abduction of seven-year-old Bryan Williamson is ongoing as authorities from various local law enforcement agencies, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the FBI pool resources. On…
Tamiera Mobley signs on with Young Harris
Tamiera Mobley, a Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls basketball player, signed on with Young Harris College on Thursday, April 14 in the MCHS cafeteria while surrounded by her teammates, coaches and…
MPD requests new vehicles
At the Tuesday, April 12 City Commission meeting, Chief of Police Ken Moore came forward with Lt. Reginald Alexander to discuss a matter of great importance to the Madison Police Department; their…
Madison County EMS rumored to change ambulance procedures
In the back of the ambulance, there is a lot going on. Once an ill or injured person is picked up, the ambulance will transport them to a hospital or facility with…
Truck vs. power pole
On Friday, April 15 around 1:35 p.m., a collision of a power pole and a semi-truck on S. Duval St. caused damage to both city property and the semi-truck. Kenneth McQuay, 41,…
The changing face of the $20 bill
The face on the front of the United States $20 bill has changed a lot since 1861, when it was called the ‘demand note’ and depicted Lady Liberty holding a sword and…
Slow down, move over and save a life: DHSMV reminds motorists to comply with Move Over law
In 2002, the Florida Move Over law was enacted in an effort to reduce the number of accidents caused by motorists against law enforcement officers, first responders, emergency officials and others who…
Put your emergency information on your driver’s license
In the event of an emergency, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has provided an option for Floridians to enter their emergency contact information into the DHSMV emergency contact…
City Commission holds monthly meeting
Beginning the Tuesday, April 12 meeting of the Madison City Commission, Mayor Jim Catron opened the meeting with prayer. “May we use only our best skills and judgment,” Mayor Catron prayed before…
County Commissioners hold public meeting
The Madison County Commissioners gathered for their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. Before the Public Works Department presented their items, Sheriff Ben Stewart took to the podium to…
Greenville swears in new council members
During the Greenville Town Council meeting held on Monday, April 11, newly elected council members were sworn into office. Pictured, from left to right, are: Joi Collins, District 2; Brandi Seabrooks, District…
Kyle Cruce sentenced to 14 years
A few weeks ago, on Wednesday, March 9, Richard Kyle Cruce, 52, of Madison, was put to trial and pronounced guilty of DUI Manslaughter. On Friday, April 8, Cruce was sentenced to…
Canine tracks suspect, leads to capture
On Thursday, April 14, at 10:33 a.m., Sgt. Odell Livingston observed a black Dodge vehicle traveling west on State Road 6 at a high rate of speed. Sgt. Livingston confirmed his observation…
Decision made on tractor-trailer parking
It has been an argument that has spanned over multiple months and has caused discord within the community as to whether to allow, or not allow, the parking of tractor-trailer trucks in…
City to smoke sewers
The City of Madison’s Wastewater Department will smoke test its sewers on Thursday, April 21 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smoke testing will occur in a 24-block area…
Keeping tabs on Congress
The Monday, April 11 Senate legislative session touched on matters of trade secret theft and matters regarding the Federal Aviation Administration program, including an amendment that would require the regulation of passenger…
Lee resident sustains serious injuries in wreck
A Lee resident sustained serious injuries in an early Wednesday morning wreck. According to FHP reports, Jeanna Nichole Johnson, 26, was traveling northbound on SE River Road on Wednesday, April 13 at…
Madison man arrested on drug charges
On Monday, April 11, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force Sgt. Jarrod Lauth conducted a traffic stop on a motorized scooter for invoking a traffic violation. James Leshaun Jennings, 32, of…
Interstate drug catch
On Thursday, April 7, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Goldman noticed a maroon Nissan Maxima traveling west on Interstate 10. The Nissan was following another vehicle at an unsafe distance; the…