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…
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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…
Obituary: Richard Donald “Donnie” Johnson
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Little Free Libraries installed in Madison County
On Tuesday, July 21, Beta Club Sponsor Susanne Griffin and 2014-15 Beta Club officers Sunnie Mays, Faith Siplin and Kaitlyn Farnell excitedly filled Madison County’s first-ever Little Free Libraries with books so…
Greenville man arrested on drug charges
On July 13, Michael Christopher Johnson, 43, of Greenville, was arrested for possession of cocaine and disorderly intoxication in Jefferson County. The Monticello Police Department (MPD) Lieutenant Ric Colson and Patrol…
Madison Fire Rescue responds to 74 calls in June
The Madison Fire Rescue assists residents in both the city and county for all their fire needs, but they also assist with vehicle wrecks, medical assistance and transportation. In June, Madison Fire…
MCSO awarded 1st place in Florida Law Enforcement Challenge
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, participating with other agencies of similar size and personnel throughout the State of Florida, has been honorably recognized. On Friday,…
Keeping tabs on congressional lawmakers, Districts 2 & 3
The issues that Congress addressed in recent weeks were No Child Left Behind Overhaul, Veterans Loans, Transportation Funding and California Drought. Following are the corresponding votes from Senators Bill Nelson, Senator Marco…
CFO Atwater launches Serve, Save, Succeed
Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced a new, socially interactive website called Serve Save Succeed that provides Florida’s military service members and veterans a virtual resource for collaborative discussion and creative thinking…
Head, Heart, Hands, & Health: Make Water Your Beverage of Choice This Summer
With the heat and humidity levels of recent weeks, a person can quickly become dehydrated before realizing it. During these days of high temperatures, be cautious about dehydration which can lead to…
Recall Update: Olympus recalls digital camera
Summer fun is the stuff of which a lot of memories are made and preserved in digital glory with the trusty point-and-shoot; Dad posing as the Steak Master beside the smoking backyard…
Leona Mathis Bass
On July 21, 2015, our beloved Leona Mathis Bass, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was a very devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Visitation will take…
Jail Report: July 14 – July 21
July 14 William Spencer Vought, Jr. – Trespassing. Clyde Randolph Ferguson – Violation of parole (circuit). Timothy Edward McFarland – Sex offender registration. July 15 Alan Espinosa Gonzalez – No valid driver’s…