Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, June 10, where a certificate of appreciation was presented to Madison Fire and Rescue personnel from American Red Cross Executive Director Sharon…
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MCSO issues scam alert targeting veterans and families
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) recently posted on its Facebook page about another scam that has been circulating through Madison. The scammer places a call and then identifies…
Madison County Fire Rescue obtains new boat
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to a grant from the State of Florida, Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) now has a new kind of vehicle added to its fleet. MCFR is the proud…
Blackberry Festival returns to Jasper Saturday
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com Get ready to “berry” your day in fun as Riverbend News hosts its third annual Blackberry Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, June 21. The festival,…
Florida TaxWatch releases Economic Commentary on the 2025 first quarter, forecasts Florida’s economy through 2030
Florida TaxWatch Contributor On Tuesday, June 3, Florida TaxWatch released economic commentary: Florida Economic Forecast: 2024 – 2030 / Q1 2025. The data upon which these forecasts are based are provided through…
Madison Lions Club plans its annual God and County celebration
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The annual Madison Lions Club God and County celebration will be held on Friday, July 4, starting at 4 p.m. and ending after a fireworks show at around 9…
High speed chase ends in crash
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has reported that, at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, while a deputy was monitoring traffic on Interstate 10 in Madison County,…
New Domino’s coming to Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A new dining option will soon be available for Madison. A new Domino’s franchise will soon open its doors and offer pizza and other menu items for carry out…
Man sentenced to three and a half years
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Andjuan McIntyre, 39, of Madison, appeared during felony court proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, in the Madison County Courthouse, with the Hon. Mark Feagle presiding. McIntyre was facing charges…
MPD apprehends suspect responsible for drive-by shooting
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com City of Madison Police Department (MPD) officers were called to 122 E Pride St., in Madison, on Monday, May 26, at approximately 6:20 p.m., after reports of a drive-by…
MPD arrests suspect for pulling firearm inside a Madison store
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com City of Madison Police Department (MPD) officers were dispatched to the Mobile Gas Station, located at 557 W Base St., in Madison, at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3,…
Duke energy gets approval for solar power center in Madison
Florida Politics Contributor Duke Energy of Florida received approval for a solar power rate adjustment from the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). The approval covers four Duke projects in Florida, providing cost…
Madison and Jefferson school districts may work together
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to work more efficiently, the Madison County School District and the Jefferson County School District are planning to possibly work together on some services. This is…
A bear hunt in Florida one step closer to realization
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is a step closer to reinstating an annual black bear hunt. In mid-May, the commission voted 4-1 to approve rule changes that would…
DeSantis signs veteran-related bills on D-Day anniversary
Steve Wilson The Center Square Contributor Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills intended to protect veterans and their families on Friday, June 6, in Port Charlotte. The day marked the 81st…
Former officer charged with alleged child sex abuse
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com A Live Oak man who was previously employed by the Madison Police Department (MPD) was arrested and charged with inappropriate conduct with a minor following a months-long investigation on…
School district approves agreement with Sheriff’s Office
During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, June 2, the board voted to approve an agreement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) for the 2025-26…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved hosts memorial service
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been several years since the tragic deaths of Jeremy Harris and Tortarian Alexander. On Saturday, May 31, Suwannee Valley Unsolved (SUV) hosted a memorial service at Four…
Lee council holds second and final reading of ordinance 2025-02
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The town of Lee met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., with all council members present. To start off the Lee Town meeting, public…
Madison Local Market vendor applications open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison Local Market is back for the month of June. Madison Local Market will be held on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., on the…
