Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a ceremony held at Madison County High School (MCHS) on Friday, March 24, the school announced the two graduating members of the Class of 2023 who are at…
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Midnight blaze results in total loss
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Chief Alan Clayton, firefighters responded to a call of a fire at 155 SE Call Dr., in Lee. The…
Florida’s Lt. Governor visits Madison
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, March 27, Lt. Governor Jeanette Núñez paid a visit to Madison to speak about the state’s cybersecurity grant program for local governments. The overall purpose of the…
Cowboy signs to become a Wildcat
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a signing ceremony in front of family, friends, coaches and teammates, Madison County High School (MCHS) senior, Jamie “Buck” Hampton, Jr., inked his name on the dotted line…
City pays tribute to Hitchcock
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Before the meeting began for the Madison City Commission on Tuesday, March 14, city commissioners, family and friends gathered at City Hall to honor the late Chuck Hitchcock, who…
Kidnapping carjacker
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A case involving a vehicle pursuit that ended in Madison County has resulted in a Wisconsin man being sentenced to 30 years in Federal prison. According to a news…
Scam alert! The virtual kidnapping ransom scam
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com Scams continue to crop up throughout everyday life. Fake emails or phone calls from companies, claiming you are late on a bill or bought a product that wasn’t purchased,…
Collision sends bicyclist to hospital
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 64-year-old Lee man was struck by a pickup truck on South State Road 53, near Golden Gate Trail,…
Help is here – Christopher’s Message
Heather Ainsley news@greenepublishing.com If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in a mental health crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat online at…
Madison County’s newest royalty
Cheltsie Holbrook cheltsie@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, March 11, eight new queens and two new kings were crowned into the Miss Madison County Pageant family. Caibre Johnson was crowned Miss Madison County (right) and…
Two locals win scholarships
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Each year, the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation awards scholarships to area high school seniors who have overcome significant barriers and have achieved success, both in the classroom and…
Saturday morning crash claims life
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), an early morning crash on State Road 6 claimed the life of a Hallandale Beach, Fla. man. The crash…
County considers moratorium on recreational vehicles
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…
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…