Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 8, the commissioners held the first reading of an ordinance on a temporary moratorium…
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Full slate of cases on felony docket
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A total of 41 felony cases are set to appear before the Honorable Melissa G. Olin in the Madison County Courthouse on Monday, March 13. Among the cases…
Boot Hill boasts new weather station
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to a new weather station perched atop Boot Hill Stadium on the Madison County High School (MCHS) campus, where people can have a “hyper-local” run down of the…
Miss Madison County Pageant to highlight Saturday
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s children, sophisticated young ladies and women will take the stage this Saturday, March 11, for a chance to become part of Madison County’s next “royal family.” The…
Escaped prisoner captured
Florida Highway Patrol Contributor On Sunday, March 5, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) received information from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) in reference to an escaped prisoner. Dustin Bain had not returned…
Cowboy to be a “Battling Bishop”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 17, Zion Lamar, a Madison County High School (MCHS) senior became the latest Cowboy to sign his name on the dotted line to continue his athletic…
County Commission honors “Big Mike”
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 22, the commissioners unanimously passed a proclamation honoring the late Michael “Big Mike” Woods….
Early morning blaze destroys building
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the early morning hours of Thursday, Feb. 23, firefighters from several local firefighting agencies responded to a multi-unit dwelling that was fully engulfed in flames. According to Madison…
Two-vehicle crash sends five to hospital
Rick Patrick reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a two-vehicle crash occurred on South State Road 53, in front of the Days Inn Motel. According to a report from…
Madison County landowners recognized for excellence in land management
FWC Contributor The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recognized landowners Danna and Stephen Matheny with the Florida Land Steward 2023 Landowner of the Year award. The couple was honored for…
A masquerade with daddy
Patricia Smith news@greenepublishing.com What a precious sight – little girls standing atop their daddy’s feet to dance. On Saturday, Feb. 4, Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) held their traditional Father-Daughter Dance. Highlighting a…
Local physician has her license restricted
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Friday, Feb. 10, an Order of Emergency Restriction of License was filed by Florida Surgeon General, Joseph A. Ladapo, M.D., PhD., ordering the emergency restriction of the license…
Madison County Fire Rescue receives new truck
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 12, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) received a new toy. Specifically, a 2023 Pierce/Freightliner 1,250 gallons per minute rescue/pumper was added to the MCFR fleet. This…
Miss Madison County Pageant deadline is Feb. 21
$500 NFC Scholarship to be awarded to 2023 Miss Madison County Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com Applications for the annual Miss Madison County Pageant are now available and plans for the 2023 pageant are…
Madison’s Ace Hardware reaches the pinnacle of success
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison’s Ace Hardware is definitely the place with the helpful hardware folks. For the sixth time in their seven-year history, the store has been recognized as a Pinnacle Performance…
Madison County Chamber of Commerce is moving
Eva Stroud reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce had decided to move, going from the outskirts to the heart of Madison. The Chamber of Commerce has decided to move to, 224…
Madison man walks into log truck
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In the afternoon hours of Thursday, Feb. 2, a Madison man was injured when he crossed the path of a log truck. According to a report from the Florida…
Cowgirls take district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls picked up their third straight district title on Friday, Feb. 3, by defeating the Red Flashes of Hillard High School, 46-36, in…
Madison District Teacher of the Year named
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Feb. 2, the Madison County High School cafeteria was the site for the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc.’s Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet….