The City of Madison reported the 2,500 gallons of untreated wastewater was accidentally discharged on Aug. 31 due to mechanical failure of a lift station pump located on Georgetown Road. This came…
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All American Flag Act signed into law
All flags flown over government buildings in Florida must now be made in America. Governor Rick Scott signed the All American Flag Act in to law on Monday, Sept. 21, at Viera…
One injured in crash
A man was seriously injured and lifeflighted to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after flipping his truck on Tuesday, September 1 at 2:25 p.m. on Juniper Drive in Lee. According to the Florida Highway…
Obituary: James Thomas Burnette
James Thomas Burnette (Jimmy), age 73, died at home on Friday, September 18. Funeral Services were held Sunday, September 20, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Beggs Funeral Home, Madison, Florida…
Obituary: Ronald E. McCarty
Ronald E. McCarty, 68, of Monticello, Fl. passed away on Tuesday, September 22. Ron was a kind, patient, loving husband to Patricia McReynolds McCarty for 47 years of marriage. Ron was born…
Obituary: Jan E. Cone
Jan E. Cone, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23. She had resided in Greenville, Fl. for 25 years, but has lived the last eight months at…
Greenville Library re-opening
The Greenville Public Library will re-open on Monday, Sept. 28 at the new location. The library is now located at 1325 SW Main Street, Greenville. There will be a re-opening ceremony at…
Birdsong Peanuts catches on fire
A passing motorist called in a fire at Birdsong Peanuts after dark on Sunday, September 13. According to the Madison Fire Rescue report, the fire was at the vaporizers that are near…
Tensions rise over budgets in Greenville
The Town Council of Greenville gathered for their monthly meeting on Monday, September 14 at 6 p.m. After the minutes for the last meeting was approved, along with the budget workshop minutes…
Florida increases investment in child abuse prevention, restores healthy families home visiting program
The Florida Legislature appropriated, and Governor Scott approved, a $3.9 million increase in funding for Healthy Families Florida, a nationally accredited network of community-based home visiting programs. The funds will be used…
Woman suffers medical event; hits tree
A Lee woman suffered a medical event that caused her to lose control of her vehicle on Hemmerly Street on September 16 at 12:40 p.m., in Madison. According to the Florida Highway…
Another high speed chase
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, September 17 at 1:18 p.m., a Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a white four-door Mercury west bound on Interstate 10…
Obituary: James Sherrod
James Zorn Sherrod “Jimmy,” 62, passed away at his home on September 19. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, at 4 p.m., in the chapel of…
Rep. Gwen Graham to hold mobile office hours
Staff members from Representative Gwen Graham’s office will be available for citizens needing assistance at the Greenville Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23 from 2-4 p.m. Representatives from the Social Security Administration…
Greene Publishing, Inc. welcomes Brandi Concepcion
Brandi Concepcion is interning at Greene Publishing, Inc. as a staff writer. She is a graduating senior at Florida A & M University where she is currently studying Public Relations with a…
Golf cart and semi woes at City meeting
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8. There were several items of discussion including the first public hearing on the 2015-2016 budget, golf cart crossings,…
Outrage sparks over chaperone at school board meeting
The Madison County School Board came together on Tuesday, September 15 at 6 p.m. The meeting opened with public comment. Many parents came to the board with a major concern about derogatory…
Chef Art Smith buys Smith Mansion
Renowned Chef Art Smith has purchased the historic Wardlaw-Smith House, commonly known as the Smith Mansion. The Smith Mansion, which has sat empty for many years will now be the home of…
Semi-trailer burns
Even though the vehicle had been pulled off the ramp of exit 233, in Monticello, drivers on I-10 could see the plume of smoke from two miles away on Tuesday September 8,…
Legislative Delegation Meeting set for Oct. 27
The 2016 Legislative Session convenes on January 12, 2016, which is earlier than usual. Therefore, Representative Halsey Beshears and Senator Bill Montford will be in Madison County for their annual Legislative Delegation…