Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com A nationwide recall has been issued for approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays’ honey barbecue boneless chicken bites that may be contaminated with pieces of clear, hard plastic. The…
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Lee Town Hall Park is vandalized
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Lee Town Hall Park and the neighborhood beside the city hall were vandalized. The responsible party spray-painted on the painted fence and the side of the stage. They…
School grades released
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Dec. 11, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released what was called “informational baseline” school grades for the 2022-23 school year. This year is the first year…
New employer possibly coming to Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 13, the commissioners agreed to move forward on a possible development agreement with BioActive…
Cowboys represented in All-star game
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys will be well-represented in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) North/South All-star Game being played at the Villages on Wednesday, Dec. 20….
Is Florida’s iconic orange license plate about to change?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida’s standard license plate showing two oranges and a white blossom may become a historical curiosity in the not-too-distant future. The News Service of Florida recently reported that discussions…
“Light Up Madison” cancelled
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The 12th annual “Light Up Madison” set for Saturday, Dec. 16, has been officially cancelled. “Light Up Madison,” originally scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, was postponed to Saturday, Dec….
Greenville to undergo audit
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com At the request of Rep. Allison Tant, and at the direction of the Florida Senate and Florida House Joint Auditing Committee, the Town of Greenville will undergo an audit…
MCCS Broncos girls soccer team earns playoff slot
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Central School (MCCS) Broncos girls soccer team rewrote history this year when they made the playoffs. The MCCS Broncos are 2-6 for the season and are…
Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency health care
Andrew Powell, The Center Square Contributor If signed into law, two bills in the Florida Legislature could help rural communities in the Sunshine State have better access to emergency health care. Senate…
5k for B-Kay registration open
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m., there will be a 5k run/walk in memory of Brandie Kay Littleton and to benefit Big Bend Hospice— who helped her leave…
Third Circuit FAWL aims to spread warmth
Danny Federico news@greenepublishing.com In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Third Circuit Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) and friends are adopting residents of nursing homes within the third circuit. Individuals…
The “Sofia Scam” returns
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Since this story originally ran in November of 2022, these scammers have made their way back to Madison. “Regarding the many complaints received regarding the panhandling scam, those individuals…
Lee Council considers gym repairs
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., the Lee Town Council held their regular monthly meeting. Council members discussed the monthly charge of rent at the Business Complex…
Local teen life flighted after wreck
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Tuesday morning, Dec. 5, Madison resident Wyatt Bass was involved in a single vehicle wreck. Madison Fire Department (MFD) Chief Bruce Jordan drove up to the wreck and…
Voter registration signature ruling appealed
Jim Saunders, News Service Florida Contributor Four advocacy groups have gone to an appeals court after a federal judge rejected a lawsuit challenging a Florida requirement for “wet” signatures on voter-registration forms….
Let’s “Keep the Wreath Green,” Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The City of Madison Fire Department is once again reminding Madison residents to be especially cautious this holiday season. As a way of reminding everyone about the increased danger…
Former Cowgirl moving up coaching ranks
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Former Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl Brittany Hasty was recently named the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tenn. Rhodes College is a private liberal…
Madison County school employees receive pleasant surprise
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Thanks to the efforts of the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education (MCFEE), Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Volunteer Florida Foundation, Madison County school employees will receive a…
Madison’s Local Market approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Dec. 9, Madison’s Local Market is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This market marks a whole year of the Chamber holding Madison’s Local Market….