The Madison County Building Department issued 87 permits and collected $15,052.73 in fees in June and in July issued 94 permits and collected $11,372.35 in fees. There were four new residential constructions…
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Allen Cherry receives prestigious award
Allen Cherry was presented with the Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year award at the 2015 Florida Economic Development Conference on July 13-15 at the Walt Disney World Swan hotel….
F.L.O.W. Mobile coming Monday
Madison County does not have a DMV Office in town. However, instead of traveling to the closest office in Perry or Live Oak, the Florida Licensing On Wheels (F.L.O.W.) Mobile can address…
County Commission round up
The Madison County Board of County Commissioners came together for their bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. The meeting was kicked off with petitions from the public. Dianne Cherry…
Voters 100+ years-old honored
The Madison County Supervisor of Elections office honored five local women who are registered voters over 100 years old at the Madison County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 22, at 3 p.m. The…
Two fires in one night
The Madison County fire departments were busy the night of Monday, July 27 as two fire calls came in within 20 minutes of each other. The first call was for a house…
Tax free holiday starts Aug. 7
School starts in Madison County on Monday, August 17 and, with the start of school, comes back to school shopping. But before you rush off to buy clothes and school supplies, you…
H4: Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Kick-Off Celebration
The new 4-H year is fast approaching! Join us at our annual Kick-Off Celebration on September 3rd from 5:30-7p.m. at the Madison Extension Office. We are looking forward to welcoming back old…
Recall Update: Ram Tough: Fiat Chrysler in buy-back deal
Let’s just say that there are recalls and then there are RECALLS. “Ram Tough” is apparently no guarantee against major product flaws and hefty fines. Fiat Chrysler has reached an agreement with…
Madison Blue Springs named #1 swimming hole
For the last four weeks USA Today has been hosting a 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Swimming Holes in the United States. All of the hard work of Madison residents…
Madison STARZ are Cal Ripken State champions
Madison County has always been considered a football community. Having had quite a few of the high school football players receive college scholarships and several advancing onto the NFL. However, in recent…
Meet Madison’s new Police Chief
The public is invited to a Meet Madison’s New Police Chief event scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Senior Center of Madison County located at 1161…
Teachers to receive stipends
The Madison County School Board came together for their bi-monthly meeting on July 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting was kicked off with a special hearing to introduce the tentative budget for…
Driver seriously injured in wreck
A driver received serious injuries after colliding with a tree on Friday, July 24 at 3:44 p.m., on Old St. Augustine Road in Madison. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, Brian…
Gov. Scott highlights efforts to fight human trafficking
Governor Rick Scott highlighted efforts Florida is taking to combat human trafficking and help victims of these horrendous crimes. Governor Scott ceremonially signed four bills that raises awareness of the signs of…
Letter to the Editor: CHRISTIANS FIRST, AMERICANS SECOND!
In light of the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing the perversion of two homosexuals or two lesbians, calling themselves “married,” it is time Christian to recognize that it must cut all ties…
Christian Concepts: The Pastor Protection Act
In the wake of the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that determined same-sex marriage is a fundamental right according to the United States Constitution, there is…
Obituary: Douglas Kenneth Tuten, Sr.
Douglas Kenneth Tuten, Sr., age 79, died Sunday, July 26, at Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee, Florida. Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m., at San Pedro Cemetery with…
Obituary: Jack D. Pickels
Jack D. Pickels, age 80, died Saturday, July 25 in Madison. Funeral services will be Monday, 11 a.m., on July 27, at New Home Baptist Church with burial at San Pedro Cemetery….
Obituary: Robert Alan Peacock
Robert Alan Peacock, age 61, passed away early Saturday morning at Big Bend Hospice House, Tallahassee. Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m., at Grace Presbyterian Church. Burial…