The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information that could lead to the whereabouts of a wanted man. On Dec. 3, 2015, Kevin Cornelius Gardner, of Madison, was adjudicated guilty for Sexual…
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Ke’Juan Irvine places in State Championship
On Friday, April 15, at the FHSAA Weightlifting State Championship in Kissimmee, Fl., the Madison County High School Cowboys weightlifting team had several participants. Ke’Juan Irvine came in second place in the…
New law allows out-of-county school transfers
Governor Rick Scott signed a wide-ranging, education-focused bill into a law on Thursday, April 14. The bill, HB 7029, touches virtually on every level of public education within the state of Florida….
Harvey Greene Dr. to close May 3
Those who reside and work in the City of Madison, especially the Industrial Park, may have noticed the bright flashing signs up along Hwy. 53 south that are informing the community that…
Roll-over
Gustavo Chavez Perez, 47, of Zolfo Springs, Fl., was traveling eastbound in the left travel lane on Interstate 10 on Monday, April 18. Around 3:25 p.m., the right rear tire on Perez’s…
Sheriff Stewart warns citizens about scams
Historically, scam artists often worked alone and only seemed to target the elderly. However, times have changed and now most scams are master minded by criminal groups who are highly organized, very…
Drug bust
On Thursday, April 21, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office S.E.R.T. team executed a narcotic search warrant along with felony arrest warrants at the home of Ernest Bernard Kitchen, 52, located at 340…
Greenville Town Council meeting
Newly elected council members gathered at the Greenville Town Council meeting on Monday, April 11, with much to discuss. After new council members Brandi Seabrook, Joi Collins and Kovacherich Arnold were sworn…
School board discusses roof repairs
It was a smooth meeting with a short agenda at the Madison County school board meeting held on Tuesday, April 19. With no public comment, the board moved on to items recommended…
The gender wage gap in Florida
In Florida, nearly 980,000 families are provided for by a female breadwinner. As family dynamics change throughout the state and nation, female workers are taking a stronger position in putting food on…
Travel scams
Summertime is fast approaching and many Americans are looking forward to planning their yearly vacations during that time. With that in mind, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are warning…
Davis arrested for 1st Degree Murder
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…
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…