Travis Cruce, 22, of Madison, Fl. was found dead in a rural part of Northwest Taylor County in the early morning of Saturday, August 8. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)…
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Wreck injures three
A driver and his passengers suffered minor injuries when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree on Interstate 10 near mile marker 266 on Saturday, August 1 at 5…
Barn quilts discussed at Lee Town Council
The Lee Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m., at Kinsey Hall. The agenda only had one item for discussion: barn quilts. Janet Moses of…
Keeping tabs on congress
The issues that Congress addressed in recent weeks were Surface Transportation Reauthorization, Three-Month Surface Transportation Extension and Veterans Health Care, Congressional Approval of Major Rules, Veterans Affairs Accountability and Highway Transportation Funding…
Greene Publishing welcomes Selina Iglesias
In May of this year, Selina Iglesias moved to Monticello, Fl. and became a reporter for Greene Publishing, Inc. on August 4. Iglesias was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and moved to Pensacola,…
Two injured in two vehicle wreck
A driver was cited for failure to drive in a single lane after a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 10 at mile marker 220 on Friday, July 31 at 11:25 a.m., in Jefferson…
Driver cited for faulty equipment
A Pinetta woman was involved in a two-vehicle wreck on County Road 257 on Monday, August 3 at 7:17 a.m., in Jefferson County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, Dennis Register,…
Driver falls asleep at wheel
A driver was charged with careless driving after falling asleep at the wheel and striking another vehicle on Wednesday, July 29 at 10:05 a.m., on Interstate 10 near mile marker 252. According…
Driver wrecks while avoiding semi
A driver lost control of her vehicle after she tried to avoid a tractor-trailer that she stated was coming into her lane on Sunday, August 9 at 8:19 a.m. on Interstate 10…
Christian Concepts: Will Planned Parenthood be defunded?
On July 14 a video was released of Dr. Deborah Nucatola, the senior director of medical services for Planned Parenthood, discussing the harvesting of fetal body parts while sipping wine and eating…
Obituary: Travis Lee Cruce
Travis Lee Cruce, 22, of Madison, Fl., passed away Saturday, August 8. Travis was born September 11, 1992 in Tallahassee, Fl., to Johnny and Tammi (Faircloth) Cruce. Travis enjoyed spending time with…
Community shaken by new drug ‘molly’
Growing concerns are circulating with the citizens of Madison County about a new drug on the streets called molly. Beginning as a popular club drug, molly is known as several names, such…
School Board members discuss code of conduct for 2015-16
The Madison County District School Board met Tuesday, August 4 at 6 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kenny Hall and the agenda was approved. To kick off the…
Greenville man arrested for shooting
After months of legal proceedings and criminal investigations, Quinton Thompkins, 26 of Greenville, has been sentenced for his role in Monticello’s J&B Club shooting. The following events were a part of the…
Scam: Criminals pose as DEA agents
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel as part of an international extortion scheme. The criminals call the victims…
Android text message causes virus
People who are team android should be cautious of a virus that was recently disclosed attacking Android phones via text message. The virus can affect the phone without opening the text message….
H4: Head, Heart, Hands & Health: Don’t Let Back-to-School Break Your Budget
Where did the summer go? It is now August and that means it’s time to gear up for a new school year. For most families, getting the kids ready to start a…
Obituary: Clara Virginia Bennett Sites Gilliam
Clara Virginia Bennett Sites Gilliam passed away at Madison Rehabilitation Center in Madison, Florida on August 3, 1915. She was 95 years old. Clara was born on June 27, 1920 in West…
Obituary: Michael Eugene Warren
Michael Eugene Warren passed away Monday, August 3, after courageously battling cancer for a year and a half. A memorial service will be held at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel at 11…
Obituary: Wilma J. Beckley Baer
Wilma J. Beckley Baer, age 79, of Lee, Fl. passed away Saturday, August 1, at Select Specialty Hospital in Tallahassee, Fl. following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Baer was a native of Benton…