Rick Patrick [email protected] During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, April 8, the commissioners voted to allow Cherry Lake Beach to open earlier than the…
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Greenville Town Council moves closer on Greenville Elementary School property
Rick Patrick [email protected] During a short special meeting of the Greenville Town Council on Monday, March 30, the council discussed an agreement with the Madison County District School Board regarding the Greenville…
Down Home Days fast approaching
Rick Patrick [email protected] The annual Down Home Days is an event many Madisonians look forward to each year. This year promises to be one of the most memorable events ever. Here are…
Teen driver injured in I-10 crash in Madison County
A 19-year-old Jacksonville teenager was injured following a crash on interstate 10 in Madison County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 11,…
DeWayne O’Quinn for Madison County Commissioner for District Four
Hello, my fellow Madison County District Four neighbors and friends, My name is DeWayne O’Quinn, and I am running to be your next County Commissioner for District Four, which represents the southern…
Sexual offender sentenced to four years
Rick Patrick [email protected] During felony court proceedings in the Madison County Courthouse on Thursday, April 2, Antonio Rashad Davis, 37, of Greenville, appeared before the Hon. Melissa Olin. Davis was in court…
MCSB faces scrutiny over polices, investigations and student impact
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Tensions ran high during a recent Madison County School Board meeting on Monday, April 6, as board members, administrators and community members confronted ongoing concerns about fairness, leadership and…
Student arrested for firearm at school
Rick Patrick [email protected] Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sheriff David Harper reports that on Tuesday, April 7, at approximately 11:45 a.m., an MCSO School Resource Deputy assigned to Madison County High School…
Town of Lee signs on to local mitigation strategy
Mickey Starling [email protected] The Lee Town Council met on Tuesday, April 7, with a light agenda. Madison County Emergency Management Director Leigh Basford was on hand to request the Council’s approval of…
Youngster arrested for firearm at school
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sheriff David Harper reports that on Tuesday, April 7, at approximately 11:45 a.m., an MCSO School Resource Deputy assigned to Madison County…
Property fraud alert service available in Madison
Ady Hammock [email protected] Madison County Clerk of Court Billy Washington recently shared a post on Facebook informing residents of a free property fraud alert service that Clerks throughout Florida offer to their…
County to receive insurance check
Rick Patrick [email protected] During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, March 25, the commissioners were informed the county is set to receive an insurance rebate…
Down Home Days fast approaching
Rick Patrick [email protected] The annual Down Homes Days is an event many Madisonians look forward to each year. This year promises to be one of the most memorable events ever. Here are…
Madison Police Chief Tyrone Edwards retires
Mickey Starling [email protected] After 10 years of faithful service to the citizens of Madison, Police Chief Tyrone Edwards has retired. He was honored with a retirement celebration at the Madison Police Department…
Leslie Fletcher investigative report released
Rick Patrick [email protected] The Madison County School District recently released the investigative report on a Madison County High School (MCHS) teacher, Leslie Fletcher, who had been accused of saying “the n-word” in…
Aaron Brown’s “National Gratitude” offers options to political biases
Mickey Starling [email protected] Few books are as timely as “National Gratitude,” by Madison native Aaron Brown, who is the son of Doug and Lynne Brown and a retired supply and logistics officer…
Dr. Cal’s Energized Milk Beverage: Lee Fongeallaz co-founds popular energy drink
Mickey Starling [email protected] Madison resident Lee Fongeallaz is more commonly known for helping in the family business, Madison Glass, operated by his father, Steve. However, this 23 year-old graduate…
FLHSMV warns motorists of new scam
Hailey Waldo [email protected] The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is warning local residents about a new scam involving fake court notices designed to trick motorists into paying fraudulent…
Rep. Allison Tant holds meet-and-greet at City Hall
Mickey Starling [email protected] On Monday, March 30, State Rep. Allison Tant greeted citizens for casual conversation and information sharing at a meet-and-greet held at City Hall, in Madison. She met for two…
House Bill 91 to advance to governor’s desk, agriculture commission candidate concerned
Christian Peterson [email protected] There is a gubernatorial race happening this election season, along with several other statewide contests, including one for Agricultural Commissioner. Across the entire state – including in rural communities…