Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are being sought for their annual Best of Madison Awards. Nominations recognizing and honoring “outstanding businesses, professionals, organizations…
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Ground-breaking ceremony held at Camp Cherry Lake
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Tuesday, Aug 4 was a significant day for the generations of people in the area who have enjoyed summer camping experiences at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake. A groundbreaking…
School Board passes tentative budget and millage rate
During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Aug. 3, the Board passed a tentative budget and millage rate for the upcoming year. As required by law,…
Lee Town Council awards two organizations
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the Lee Town Council convened on Tuesday, Aug. 4 with a packed house, Mayor James Ruzicka awarded the Lee Volunteer Fire Department and the Lee Public Library with…
Early voting begins soon
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The time for early voting in the August primary is quickly approaching. Early voting is set to begin on Saturday, Aug. 8 and will continue through Saturday, Aug….
Town of Greenville seeks restitution from former Town Manager
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Wednesday, July 29, the Council voted to move forward with a formal complaint against former Town Manager Lee…
Fentanyl found during traffic stop
Madison Police Department Contributor On Wednesday, July 15, a 50-year-old Madison County woman was arrested by the Madison Police Department (MPD) on drug-related charges. At approximately 8:20 p.m., Patrol Officer Reed…
Man supposedly tries to eat the evidence
Madison Police Department Contributor A 38-year-old Madison County man was arrested by the Madison Police Department (MPD) for felony drug possession, destruction of evidence, smuggling a controlled substance into a detention facility…
Cherry Lake’s “Glas Pack” brings home five trophies from National Wakeboard Championships
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Cherry Lake community has plenty to celebrate after the local “Glas Pack” returned home with five trophies, including two national championship titles, from the Wakeboard National Championships held…
Groundbreaking for 4-H Camp Cherry Lake approaches
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison County’s beloved Camp Cherry Lake is set to begin the next phase of construction in the Cherry Lake Master Plan. Everyone is invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony…
Know before you vote: School Board candidate forum planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to inform Madison County voters about the candidates running for the Madison County School Board, a political forum has been planned. Sponsored by Greene Publishing, Inc….
Mike Maurice for Madison County School Board District 5
I have always had a heart for community service, dedicating nearly my entire adult life to serving the citizens of Madison County. With my experience and knowledge of Madison County government operations,…
Early morning shooting claims young life
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Police Department (MPD) has reported that during the early morning hours of Friday, July 24, the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old occurred within the city limits. MPD…
Sign up for ALERTMadison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During any emergency, accurate, pertinent and timely information can be vital. The Madison County Emergency Management Department urges everyone to sign up for the “ALERTMadison Emergency Notification System.”…
Early morning shooting claims young life
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison Police Department (MPD) has reported that during the early morning hours of Friday, July 24, the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old occurred within the city limits. MPD…
County Commission passes data center moratorium
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 22, the Commissioners voted unanimously to impose a one-year moratorium on the construction and…
Enrollment declines, budget tightens: Madison School Board searches for answers
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School Board held a workshop on Monday, July 20, focusing on the district’s tentative budget for the 2026-27 school year and proposed updates to the Student…
Second Chance Act takes effect, bringing proactive cardiac screenings to Florida student athletes
Story Submitted The Second Chance Act officially took effect across Florida on Wednesday, July 1, requiring all high school student athletes to receive a medical evaluation, including an electrocardiogram (EKG), before participating…
City seeks to transfer fire protection services to County
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com In the Wednesday, July 22 edition of the Madison County Carrier, in an article titled “City seeks to transfer fire protection services to County,” an error was made. The…
Know before you vote: Political forum to be held Thursday
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com In an effort to inform Madison County voters about the candidates running for both the Madison County Board of County Commissioners and Madison County School Board, a pair of…