The excitement was high at Four Freedoms Park on Tuesday, Dec. 1 to prepare for Light Up Madison, which is this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 5. Many civic organizations contributed in decorating…
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MCMH chosen for national program assistance
Twenty-four hospitals from 15 states, in the U.S, applied for the Small Rural Hospital Transition (SRHT) project, and of the hospitals that put their name into the hat, only eight will be…
Deputies and Canine Max pursue fleeing suspect
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that during the early hours of Saturday morning Nov., 28, around 2:23 a.m., Deputy McMullen was dispatched to Quail Hollow Trailer Park concerning a criminal mischief…
Morning wreck injures one
According to FHP, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, Cortez Brandies, 56 of Madison, was driving behind Dustin Irvine, 30, also from Madison, from Rocky Ford Road to Livingstone Street. Brandies, as well…
Light Up Madison to be held this weekend
Cue Andy Williams’ song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and put away those Thanksgiving decorations, because the Christmas season is making its way to Madison County this weekend with…
Two arrested on multiple charges Lewd/Lascivious and 17.5 lbs. of Illegal Narcotics
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Friday Nov. 27 at 11:45 p.m. deputies were dispatch to the Waffle House parking lot, located at 145 SE Bandit Street, concerning two subjects…
City reduces Natural Gas services
Effective December 10, the City of Madison’s Natural Gas Department will no longer be able to provide services beyond the natural gas meter at residences and businesses. The services no longer to…
DADSS: Technology to prevent drunk driving
In 2008, a partnership between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) was born in the hopes of bringing groundbreaking technology into the fight…
Ratliff, Braswell, Jenkins named County Tropicana Speech Contest Winners
Students from public and private schools, in grades fourth through sixth, competed in the Madison County 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest on Thursday, Nov. 19. At stake was a chance for all first…
Submit Santa Letters Now!
We are pleased to announce that it is time to submit Santa Letters again! Greene Publishing, Inc. is accepting letters to Santa until December 14 for print in the December 23 Christmas…
Are deadly Kissing Bugs invading?
News agencies are awash with the latest announcement from the Center for Disease Control: kissing bugs have been found in Georgia. However, this news is not all that new. The Eastern Bloodsucking…
Jameica Cobb signs on with Alabama A&M
The excitement could be felt in the air as students, staff members and MCHS girls’ basketball players gathered in the Madison County High School library to witness MCHS girls’ basketball player Jameica…
Amazon suffers password leak
The popular online marketplace, Amazon, has experienced a password leak at an unfortunate time— just a week before Cyber Monday. According to a November 24 report, amazon.com sent a number of its customers…
Thanksgiving safety tips
Travel: Many people travel during the holidays to get together with family and friends. Always be sure to follow posted speed limits. This is much easier if you plan ahead and leave…
Parade applications for Light Up Madison due by Friday
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…
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…