Recent House Votes: Review Federal Regulations for Repeals – With a vote of 254-174 and 14 not voting, the House passed a bill that establishes a nine-member commission to review federal regulations…
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Greenville appoints new town manager
Although the agenda was short, with only three items up for discussion, the council members had much to talk about during the town council meeting of Greenville on Monday, Jan. 11. After…
James Edward Hardee, Jr.
James Edward Hardee, Jr., 78, died Friday, Jan. 1, in his home. Graveside funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation was held…
National Security: Buffer zone
The recent downing of a Russian SU-24 Fencer fighter by two Turkish Air Force F-16s brought to mind the importance of buffer zones and airspace management. Aviators routinely deal with this business,…
DADSS: Technology to prevent drunk driving
In 2008, a partnership between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) was born in the hopes of bringing groundbreaking technology into the fight…
Ratliff, Braswell, Jenkins named County Tropicana Speech Contest Winners
Students from public and private schools, in grades fourth through sixth, competed in the Madison County 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest on Thursday, Nov. 19. At stake was a chance for all first…
Text Neck Syndrome
With everything available at the touch of a button, it’s no wonder that the smartphone has become an essential part of daily life in this society. Typically, people spend an average of…
One arrested for battery
An 81-year-old man was arrested for hitting a 65-year-old woman on Sunday, September 13 at 3:05 p.m., at the Pineland Missionary Baptist Church. A Madison Police Department officer was dispatched to Pineland…
Car vs. tree
A driver lost control of her vehicle and crossed both lanes and collided with a tree on Interstate 10 near mile marker 258 on Sunday, August 16 at 12:15 a.m. According to…
Obituary: Charley Isham Latner
Charley Isham Latner, died Friday, August 14, at Madison County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., on Saturday, August 22, at Midway Baptist Church with visitation one-hour prior…
City Commission discuss changes in natural gas
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9. There were several items of discussion including natural gas operations, Community Redevelopment Areas, grants, new force main and…
103 “skimmers” uncovered at Florida gas pumps; two found in Suwannee County
Over the past three months, inspectors with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have swept through Florida checking gas station pumps for “skimmers,” devices that people illegally place on pumps…
14 students graduate from Madison Academy
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Jacqueline Jean Theoktisto
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Fashion Show at 55 Plus showcases thrift shop items
A fashion show was held at the April 8 meeting for 55 Plus Club featuring clothes from the Madison United Methodist Cooperative Ministries Thrift Shop. May Irby, Chairwoman of the UMCM…
City Commission monthly meeting update:
The City of Madison Commissioners had several items to discuss at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. The commissioners voted unanimously to become corporate partners with Saint Leo…
Missing Person: Annie R. Paul
Annie R. Paul, 72, was last seen Sunday, Feb. 8 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at 2873 NW US Highway 221 in Greenville. She was wearing blue jeans, a white long sleeve shirt…