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Motorcyclists are everywhere. Don’t believe me? Check out some statistics on motorcyclist wrecks and see some tips on how to be safe. In 2013, motorcyclists were five times more likely to be…

The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The evening began with several members of the public expressing their concerns. Brian Martinez took to the podium first to inform the…

Madison native, Brandie Littleton Martin, currently lives in Berlin, Wisconsin and is in need of support from her hometown community. Martin was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and the cancer is spreading…

The Florida Legislature has passed legislation that makes it the first in the nation to call for an Article V amendment convention exclusive to the subject of putting term limits on Congress….

A single-car wreck on US 90 in Monticello left one Pinetta man dead and his brother in serious condition. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, on Friday, Feb. 19, at 6:49 a.m., Jose Ryan Hernandez,…

In honor of Joe Peavy, who served as sheriff of Madison County for 28 years, the county is taking steps to change State Road 53 North from U.S. 90 to the Georgia…

With a 28-5 record, the Madison County High School Cowgirls basketball team wrapped up the season with some impressive achievements. The Cowgirls won the title of region 3 champs, district 5-1A Champs…

On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Florida Senate approved a bill that provides legal protections to anyone who uses “reasonable force” to break into a hot car to rescue any animal or person…

McCain Foods USA, Inc., a Lisle, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 25,215 pounds of bacon fritters that may be contaminated with extraneous plastic materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force Investigators received information on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 8:21 p.m. involving an active meth lab located in Lee. Investigators were familiar with this location…

After defeating Port St. Joe in the Class 1A state semifinal game held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 in Lakeland, Fl., with a final score of 53-48, the Madison County High School Cowgirls…

Today’s the day! On Friday, Feb. 19, the Amtrak Passenger Rail Inspection Train will arrive in Madison at 4:14 p.m. and will leave at 4:24 p.m. This is an opportunity for the…

After an incident involving a driver losing control of her vehicle and hitting a tree, one was transported to Madison County Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Traci Barstow, 41, of Madison, was…

The Madison County Commission met on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse Annex. After the minutes were approved, Resolution 2016-02-10 was added to the agenda. Clerk of Court Tim…

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Supreme Court found Florida’s capital punishment process in violation of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to trial by jury. The 8-1 ruling determined the process…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) recognizes Feb. 15-19 as Hit and Run Awareness Week in an effort to highlight the impacts of leaving the scene of a…

A live stream telecast of the MCHS Cowgirls State Championship game will be held at the MCCS gymnasium.  Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.  Game time is set for 5:00 p.m.  Seating will…

It was an exciting day on Wednesday, Feb. 3 as three Madison County High School Cowboys participated in National Signing Day and signed off with colleges of their choice at 2:45 p.m….

The Madison City Commissioners gathered in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for their monthly meeting. After the meeting was called to order, Jennifer Johnson of the Florida Department of Health in…

Madison County’s children and sophisticated young ladies will take the stage this Saturday, Feb. 20, for a chance to become part of Madison County’s next “royal family.” The “Baby to Junior Miss”…