Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer calls and identifies themself as an employee of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office…
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Recall: Celsius energy drink cans inadvertently filled with High Noon vodka seltzer
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com The High Noon company has issued a recall because cans labeled as some Celsius Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz energy drinks may actually contain High Noon Vodka Seltzer. The…
MCSO issues a text message scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. The scammer sends a text message advising a charge has been made from the intended…
Rep. Allison Tant to hold Greenville office hours
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Staff from Rep. Allison Tant’s office will be on hand at Greenville Town Hall on Monday, Aug. 18, to speak with citizens about any concerns they may have regarding…
Greenville primary election approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Greenville voters will have an opportunity to narrow down the field of candidates running for Seat Five on the Greenville Town Council. Currently, there are three candidates for the…
Nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award being accepted
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau is once again accepting nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award. This award was named after Mr. George Townsend, who exemplified generosity and…
Madison resident publishes first book
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Madison resident Elizabeth “Lizz” Schmidt recently marked off a bucket list item: publishing her first book. Schmidt published a collection of poetry titled, “What Survived the Fire.” Her writing…
Pinetta woman arrested in Perry
Perry Newspapers Contributor At approximately 12 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3, a Perry police officer, patrolling an area on Courtney Road, in Perry, Fla., observed a vehicle parked in an empty lot…
Best of Madison nominations open
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor Madison County Chamber of Commerce announces the 2025 Best of Madison Awards Banquet & Made in Madison Auction. You’re invited to nominate, vote and celebrate our…
Madison Youth Soccer registration open
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Registration for the upcoming Madison Youth Soccer program is now open. Youngsters who are between the ages of three and 14 can be registered online at www.madisonyouthsoccer.org. The cost…
Madison youngster playing in Babe Ruth World Series
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For Wiley Barfield, August of 2025 will be a month he will remember, possibly for the rest of his days. He is part of the Tallahassee/Leon 14U Babe Ruth…
Rules change for Boot Hill Friday Night Lights
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 4, the board decided to honor a request from Madison County High School (MCHS) Athletic…
Lee council discusses lease proposal with microschool
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Members of the Lee Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. Public comments started off with Heather Breckinridge raising concerns about people…
School Board hears proposals
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a workshop meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 4, the Board heard proposals from various groups and individuals who have expressed interest in…
City Commission seeks solutions to salary woes
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, July 29, seeking solutions to the salary issues facing the city’s police and fire departments. Both departments’ employees are…
Celestial events in August: Perseids, planetary parades and more
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com For those of you who like to keep eyes on the skies, August is bringing a few astronomical events for you to enjoy. • Aug. 9 is the Full…
COVID shot removed from childhood vaccine schedule
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com As we begin another school year, some parents may be wondering if their doctor forgot to provide their kids with the COVID shot. Not to worry. The U.S. Health…
AI Generated voices used to bilk money
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com Don’t trust your ears. Remember, when someone is calling on the phone, you don’t really know who it is. A woman in the Tampa area was recently fooled when…
New state law targets super speeders
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Drivers caught speeding excessively in Florida now face criminal charges with stepped-up penalties. Florida’s “Super Speeder Law”, which went into effect on July 1, targets drivers whose speed exceeds…
Another sewage spill reported from Valdosta
Rick Patrick, rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Valdosta has reported that a minor spill occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4. City work crews were dispatched to an address on Wainwright…