Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com With the Labor Day holiday approaching, the City of Madison reminds residents of their schedule for garbage pickup for the holiday. Household and commercial garbage will be picked up…
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Trulieve opens in Madison
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Trulieve, one of the leading cannabis companies in the U.S., recently opened stores in Madison and Panama City, Fla. “These dispensaries expand access to medical cannabis in Madison and…
Over 167,000 pounds of chicken products recalled for metal contamination
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Perdue Foods LLC has issued a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products due to potential metal contamination, according to an announcement…
2024 Primary Results – Kelley reelected; Gibson wins school board seat
By the Numbers: 11,935 Total registered voters in Madison County 5,283 Republican Party 5,009 Democratic Party 1,643 Other Parties 4,025 Ballots cast in Madison County 33.89% Voter turnout Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Tuesday’s…
Election law causes concern in property appraiser race
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As local voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 20, many were surprised to find that they could not vote for any candidates running in the property appraiser’s…
Natural disaster recovery loan program to open for Florida farmers
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers and growers impacted by Hurricane Debby will be able to apply for low-interest…
Register for Lee Homecoming Day today
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Town of Lee is holding its annual Lee Homecoming Day, at 286 County Rd. 255, in Lee, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m. This event is free…
Madison FSA office closed for renovations
U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor The Madison/Taylor Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office, located at 1416 E U.S. 90, in Madison, is now closed for renovations. They have relocated to the Jefferson FSA…
Get your pet vaccinated for FREE this Saturday
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Aug. 24, there will be a pet vaccine clinic set up in Monticello for residents to utilize free of charge. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the…
Debby insured losses over $116M
News Service Florida Contributor Hurricane Debby had caused $116.15 million in estimated insured losses in Florida as of Friday, Aug. 16, with claims continuing to come in, according to data on the…
City OKs superfund remedial action
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the commissioners agreed on a plan moving forward with the Consent Decree in United States of…
School district receives state help
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the Back to School rally at Four Freedoms Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, the Madison County School District received a nice boost from the Florida Division of Emergency…
County to help with well testing
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the commissioners agreed to help local residents who have well water and have…
Avoid being scammed with post-Debby insurance claims
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com In the aftermath of Hurricane Debby, many Floridians are expected to file insurance claims for wind and flood damage. The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) emphasizes the…
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…
Primary Election Day approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Madison County voters are reminded that Election Day for the August primary is Tuesday, Aug. 20. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m….
Four vehicle crash results in fatality
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a crash on Interstate 10 (I-10) claimed the life of a 39-year-old Ocoee, Fla. man. The crash occurred at…
Firefighters battle blaze on Coffee Way
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR), on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at approximately 7:42 p.m., Madison County dispatch was notified of a structure fire at 304…
Best of Madison Awards Celebration, presented by Chamber of Commerce
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Contributor Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at 701 BC Venue & Brewery to join the Madison County Chamber of Commerce in recognizing…
Nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award being accepted
Emerald Greene emerald@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Farm Bureau is once again accepting nominations for the George Townsend Good Neighbor Award. This award was named after George Townsend, who exemplified generosity and a…