Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com A semi-tractor driver from El Paso, Texas, was injured Saturday evening after losing control of his vehicle on a rain-soaked stretch of interstate 10, according to a report from…
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Madison County High School crowns Homecoming Court in 2025 Coronation
The excitement of Homecoming week continued to build on Tuesday Sept. 30 as Madison County High School (MCHS) held its annual Homecoming Coronation Ceremony, recognizing outstanding students and celebrating school spirit. Parents,…
Computer scam seeks to hack your funds
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County.Initially, the victim will get a “Warning-Alert” message on their computer. The message advises that the victim’s computer…
The Edge of Town’s Bullpen and Warehouse temporarily corralled
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Edge of Town’s Bullpen, a popular bar in Lee, and the Warehouse have been closed by an Order of Enforcement issued on Wednesday, Sept. 24 by Special Magistrate…
Safety provided through the MCSO Silver Stars
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com If you have an elderly family member living alone, or know of someone, you should encourage them to become part of the “Silver Star” program through the Madison County…
Final Nominees Announced for 2025 Best of Madison Awards
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has officially released the final list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 “Best of Madison” Awards. The winners will be honored during…
Town of Greenville sets budget and millage rate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Like every other governing body in the area, the Greenville Town Council recently adopted the town’s budget and millage rate for fiscal year 2025/26. The decision came during…
Approx. 2,900 grams of drugs seized from Greenville men
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) SWAT team executed a narcotics search warrant on Tuesday Sept. 23, at 417 SW Church Ave., in Greenville, resulting in a pair of…
Madison man pleads guilty to drug charge
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Florida Contributor On Tuesday, Sept.23, Willie Frank Hicks, Jr., 42, of Madison, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The…
Weapons report causes school lockdown
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Sept. 29, Madison County Central School underwent a school lockdown, due to a report of a student allegedly having a weapon on campus. As a precaution,…
Weapons still prohibited on school property
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County citizens and students are reminded that, despite the recent ruling by the First District Court of Appeals regarding open carry, and the Florida Attorney General recognizing…
Town of Lee holds hearing on budget and millage rate
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Town of Lee Town Council, on Monday, Sept. 22, the council held the second public hearing regarding the town’s budget and millage…
4-H Club officially launch new club programs
Beth Moore Contributor Madison County 4-H Club officially launched its new program year with successful first meetings held in September at the UF/IFAS Extension office. Members, parents and leaders gathered to reconnect,…
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day: Honoring Mary Brown
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, Madison County is proud to recognize Ms. Mary Brown, a teacher whose journey from Madison to New Jersey then to Atlanta and back again, has shaped…
New fire station nears completion
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Allen Clayton is pleased to report that the new fire station under construction on Dale Leslie Drive, in Lee, is nearing completion. “It…
Two arrested in Pinetta burglary case
Madison County Sheriff’s Department Contributor Sheriff David Harper reports that on Sunday Sept. 21, Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies responded to a residential burglary on NE Tarragon St. in Pinetta, Fla….
County Commission approves purchase of old Bank of America building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Sept. 24, the commissioners agreed on a contract to purchase the old Bank of…
Tax repeal on commercial rent begins Oct. 1
Kathy Egan news@greenepublishing.com After Oct. 1, Florida businesses will no longer have to pay tax on the spaces they rent. Florida has long been the only state to impose a tax on…
Sheriff’s Office executes drug search warrant in Greenville
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) SWAT team executed a narcotics search warrant on Tuesday Sept. 23, at 417 SW Church Ave. Greenville, resulting in a pair of felony…
Community invited to upcoming “Fields of Faith” event
Residents from across Madison County are invited gather for an evening of music, inspiration, and fellowship at the annual Fields of Faith event, set for Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. on…