Early this morning (March 18) at approximately 1:30 a.m., a shooting incident took place in Madison County in the general area of 185 Apopka Tr. The shooting led to the fatality of…
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Seabrooks, Catron and Thompson win local elections
Tuesday, March 15 was Election Day for Madison County. Citizens gathered at the polling places within the county to vote in the presidential primary as well as for the multiple local seats…
Trump and Clinton; triumphant in Florida
On Tuesday, March 15, Florida voters gathered to voice who they wanted to be the next President of the United States and the two candidates that won the support of the state,…
Greenville discusses closure of platted roads
The Greenville Town Council came together on Monday, March 14 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. The first item up for discussion on the agenda was the possible approval of closing…
Senate congratulates Lorenzo Cain
The Florida Senate passed Resolution SR 1726 on Thursday, March 3 to recognize Lorenzo Cain, a Madison County native and a Kansas City Royals outfielder on “his exceptional play for the Kansas…
City Commissioners discuss golf cart crossings
Opening up the Tuesday, March 8 meeting of the Madison City Commissioners, Jim Catron led his fellow commissioners and their audience through prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After adopting the agenda,…
Bass tournament announcement
Cherry Lake Fire Rescue, Inc. will be holding a bass tournament on Saturday, April 23 beginning at 6 a.m. and lasting until noon. The fishing competition will be held at Simm’s Boat…
Legislature shoots down open carry
As the gun debate rages on the national stage, the Florida House and Senate are faced with a handful of bills that seek to either restrict or expand gun rights in the…
MCSO recognized at County Commission meeting
On Wednesday, March 9 during the County Commission meeting, members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office were recognized and awarded for their hard work, quick thinking and courage during a robbery that…
Cruce charged with manslaughter
It happened early morning on August 12, 2014. Jessica Pyles, 36, of Hahira, Ga. and a nurse at Madison County Memorial Hospital, was traveling southbound on Hwy 145 near NE Daisy St….
Postage stamp prices to drop in April
With the prices of everything else going up, consumers can rejoice because the prices of stamps are on the downfall. Indeed, thanks to the U.S. Postal Service, you can keep your two-cents—…
School board holds March meeting
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Public comment was handled first. Cyndy Stewart, a teacher from Madison County Central School, took to the podium in…
MPD honored for foiling Winn-Dixie robbery
On the evening of Sunday, Jan. 17, an armed robbery and hostage scenario took place at the Winn-Dixie in Madison. Following the felony-level theft, a high-speed chase between officers from the City…
County commissioners enact ordinance against fracking
The Madison Board of County Commissioners gathered on Wednesday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at the Madison County Extension Office due to early voting in the board meeting room of the Courthouse…
Madison outdoors charms Canada
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katrina Richardson, as part of her administrative duties for the Tourist Development Council (TDC), recently represented North Florida, Jefferson and Madison counties in particular, at…
Lee appoints new councilmember
On Monday, March 7, the Lee Town Council called together an impromptu meeting, aside from their monthly gatherings, to elect an individual to take the council seat that was left empty due…
Cowgirls bring in honors
Marcus Hawkins awarded Coach of the Year In addition to being the coach of the 2016 Class 1A girl’s Basketball State Champs, Madison County High School Cowgirls’ Head Coach Marcus Hawkins has…
Headed to State
On Feb. 17 and 18, 13 participants from Madison County High School were selected to compete at the Suwannee Valley Regional Science Fair in Lake City. As if that honor alone…
Utility maintenance on Harvey Greene Dr.
Due to utility maintenance that is currently underway at the entrance off of Hwy 53, Harvey Greene Dr. will be temporarily closed off and no through traffic will be allowed in. Any…
Fracking bill apparently dies in committee
The Florida Senate’s companion bill to a House measure that would have allowed fracking in the state appears to have died in committee earlier this week. Melissa Durham, a legislative assistant for…