Once the Thanksgiving wreaths get put away and all the turkey leftovers are put away, the Christmas season is officially here. Break out those stockings, pick out your candy canes and get…
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New study reveals tapeworms could cause cancer
Scientists with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made a chilling discovery on cancer on Wednesday, Nov. 4 that involved an HIV patient from Colombia who became ill through a…
Legislative Delegation Meeting scheduled for Dec. 7
Representative Halsey Beshears and Senator Bill Montford will be in Madison County for their annual Legislative Delegation Meeting on Dec. 7 to make sure they are aware of any issue or concern…
The misuse of the 911 emergency telephone number
The misuse of the 911 emergency telephone number is becoming a more prevalent issue in the Madison County area. In recent months there have been five arrests made related to the misuse…
Driver vs Pedestrian – One transported to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
November 21, 2015 at 8:00 PM, Wesley Atkins, 48, of Madison Florida, was traveling south on State road 53 (SW Harvey Greene Drive) when he observed a pedestrian, Rashad James, 27, also…
Obituary: Deacon Willies Bruton
Deacon Willies Bruton, Sr., 89, of Greenville, Fl., went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21 at New…
Special screening of Prayer Never Fails debuts at First United Methodist Church
The city of Madison got a real treat on Saturday, Nov. 14: an early showing of Prayer Never Fails. The premiere was held at Madison First United Methodist Church at 5 p.m….
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Ashley Hunter
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Ashley Hunter as a new reporter! She started on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Ashley is new to the journalism industry, although she has been writing as an online blogger,…
MCHS softball team holds Boston Butt sale
The Madison County High School girls’ softball team is currently holding a Boston Butt Sale in order to raise money for new uniforms. A whole boston butt is $30. Butts are limited,…
Driver loses control
A vehicle overturned after the driver overcorrected on Monday, Nov. 16 at 8:40 a.m., on County Road 14 near County Road 360A in Madison. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Jonothan Meade,…
New chair members elected for School Board
The Madison County School Board met on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Before the regular meeting began, an organizational meeting was held to elect a new chair and vice chair. VeEtta…
Crime is decreasing in Florida
Crime continues to fall across Florida according to the 2015 Semi-Annual Uniform Crime Report. The report shows Florida’s crime volume dropped 2.2 percent or 7,475 compared to the first six months of…
Family Dollar breaks ground
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Paving projects and closures discussed
The Madison County Commission met Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. For the first item of business, Robin Riley with Brown & Brown presented the board with insurance and employee benefit updates….
Hanson Christmas Lights display a sight to see
The Hanson Christmas Lights start again this year on Thanksgiving Day. The show will start at 5:30 p.m. and will continue every night. The last night of lights will be on Thursday,…
Madison Fire Rescue responds to 54 calls in October
The Madison Fire Rescue assists residents in both the city and county for all their fire needs but they also assist with vehicle wrecks, medical assistance and transportation. In October, Madison Fire…
MPD responds to 1,947 calls in October
The Madison Police Department responded to 1,947 calls in October. This is 395 less calls received than in September. Since January 2015, the department has received 18,306 calls for service. There were…
Greenville approves ordinances and supplements
The Greenville Town Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. During the meeting, two public hearings were held for proposed ordinance 236 and ordinance 237. Town…
Wreck leaves two with serious injuries
Two were seriously injured in a single vehicle wreck on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. on State Road 53 South near SW Georgina Trail in Madison. According to the Florida Highway…
Eric Welch in need of $2,300 for kidney transplant
After four and a half years on the kidney transplant list, Lee resident Eric Welch is scheduled to receive his new kidney on Dec. 18. Eric was diagnosed with End Stage Renal…