An arrest has been made in the fatal crash that took the lives of 22-year-old Logan Paige Shelley of Pinetta, Fl. and 23-year-old Kyle Ryan Naville of Valdosta, Ga. on Feb. 25,…
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Motorists to see delays Wednesday
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Florida Department of Transportation has contracted with a private company to conduct a series of asphalt surveys on SR 53 North. The project will…
Drug Bust: Three arrested on drug charges
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, Oct. 27, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force investigators went to a residence located at 200 SW Apollo Trail in Madison to…
Turn clocks back this weeked
A friendly reminder that this weekend is Daylights Saving Time.
Chamber Banquet to be held Monday
With a banner year under Madison County’s belt, the 2015 Madison County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Silent Auction is a “Hall of Fame” on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. with…
FWC changes deer hunting regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has changed the hunting rules and regulations for the 2015-2016 deer hunting season. The purpose of the changes is to manage deer on a…
Lorenzo Cain: playing in second consecutive World Series
Lorenzo Cain, who grew up in Madison County, performed well at his last game with the Kansas City Royals— so well that he won everyone in America breakfast. Cain stole second base,…
Sex offender relocates to Madison
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that a Sexual Offender has moved to Madison County and, as required by Florida Statute, has completed his criminal registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Glenn Martin…
Florida joins 23 states suing to stop unlawful EPA emissions rule
Attorney General Pam Bondi joined West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 22 other states in a lawsuit challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rule, known as the Clean Power Plan….
Scammers now hacking Facebook accounts
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart wants all citizens to be aware of the most recent scam occurring throughout Madison County involving Facebook. Most recently citizens of Madison are having their Facebook accounts…
School bus hits car
A school bus struck another vehicle on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3:31 p.m. on Southwest Jackson Avenue in Madison. The school bus, driven by Lynn Mobley, 60, of Madison was stopped at…
Greenville Town Council discusses major plant improvements
The Greenville Town Council came together at Town Hall for their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. To start off the meeting, the minutes for the special session meetings…
Text Neck Syndrome
With everything available at the touch of a button, it’s no wonder that the smartphone has become an essential part of daily life in this society. Typically, people spend an average of…
Sex offender relocates to Greenville
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that a Sexual Offender has moved to Madison County and as required by Florida Statute has completed his criminal registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Bryce Jaonte…
Legislative Delegation Meeting rescheduled for Dec. 7
Due to the recently scheduled Special Session on Redistricting of Senate Districts scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28, the date of the previously scheduled Madison County Legislative Delegation Meeting has been moved…
Truck overturns; driver receives minor injuries
A driver was transported to the Madison County Memorial Hospital after his truck overturned twice on SE Donaldson Road on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:16 p.m., in Madison. According to the…
City discusses tractor-trailers at meeting
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. There were several items of discussion including overnight parking of tractor-trailers, Florida Recreational Development Assistant Program (FRDAP) Grants…
Tensions high at Madison County School Board
The Madison County School Board met on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. The meeting started off with usual prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, but there was tension…
Obituary: Merrell Marlin Grier
Merrell Marlin Grier, age 90, died Tuesday, October 20 at Capital Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be Friday, October 23 at 11 a.m., at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial…
MCSO arrest two for possession of counterfeit credit cards
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, Oct. 15, Deputy Brandon Goldman was working traffic enforcement on Interstate 10. At 9:30 a.m., Deputy Goldman stopped a white Ford Explorer after…