Madsion County District School Board Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the morning of Monday, Feb. 2, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a staff member at Madison County Central School (MCCS) discovered what…
Sheriff Harper reports decrease in crime for 2025
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Commission met on a chilly Wednesday, Jan. 28, first hearing from Sheriff David Harper, who reported numerous improvements in various crimes committed throughout the county in…
Education Commissioner visits local school
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a special day on Tuesday, Jan. 27, when Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and others from his department paid a visit to Madison County Central…
Cowgirls weightlifting places third in district
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls had a strong showing recently at the Class 1A District Four weightlifting meet, held at Suwannee High School, on Friday, Jan. 23….
District School Board launches new mobile app to keep community connected
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County School District Board (MCSD) is launching a new mobile app designed to make staying informed easier than ever for students and parents. Recognizing that most families…
Florida hopes to make one of its laws a test case for U.S. Supreme Court (Law in question allows death penalty for rapists of minors under 12)
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Beginning with a House bill that passed and was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, Florida has been angling to have the U.S. Supreme Court revisit…
Governor announces major rate relief due to insurance and tort reforms
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced significant statewide insurance rate relief for Florida homeowners, saying that Citizens Property Insurance (CPI) policyholders statewide would see meaningful premium reductions beginning this spring…
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Florida leaders urge awareness, action and community vigilance
Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking Contributor January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to bring attention to a crime that often remains hidden while affecting communities across the state. Florida…
Duke Energy Foundation launches America250 grant opportunity for nonprofits in Florida
Duke Energy Foundation Contributor In honor of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Duke Energy Foundation is inviting qualified nonprofits in Florida to apply for America250 grants, ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. The…
Senate passes Rural Renaissance Bill
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com In a bipartisan vote on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the second day of the legislative session, the Florida Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill (SB) 250, titled Rural Communities, more popularly…
New Tennessee law may set example for Florida
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com A new law on domestic violence that went into effect in Tennessee on Thursday, Jan. 1, may set a precedent for other states and possibly shift the conversation on…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Nu Omega Omega Chapter to host “Rhythm for Heart” line dance event
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is inviting the Madison County community to get moving for a good cause with “Rhythm for the Heart,”…
Former Madison Police Officer sentenced to 35 years in prison
Jason Futch news@greenepublishing.com Robert Lee Mincks was sentenced to 35 years in the Florida Department of Corrections following a plea agreement hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Suwannee County Courthouse. Mincks…
Berry College has many Madison County roots
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com You might think a college located in Rome, Ga. would have little connection to people in Madison County, especially since it’s roughly a six-hour drive from here. However, Berry…
Rotarians get update on Southern Scholarship Foundation
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular lunch meeting of the Madison Rotary Club on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Rotarians heard a program presented by Dr. Shawn Woodin, President/CEO of the Southern Scholarship…
Bingo fundraiser planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a fun evening of Bingo and chili in an effort to support the Center and the work they do…
Still pedaling through challenges
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Many men in their 70s consider a walk around the block to be adequate exercise. However, Paul Webb, age 72, has decided instead, to ride a bicycle around…
Way Back When
Jan. 28, 1965 Mrs. J.C. Burnette and Mrs. J.A. Davis won first and second places in the horticulture division of Camellia show with their blooms. Sponsored by the Boosters Club, the annual…
Tax season opens Jan. 26: What filers need to know
Christian Peterson news@greenepublishing.com With the start of a new year comes a new tax season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Monday, Jan. 26, is the opening date for the 2026…
Fletcher named District Teacher of the Year
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 15, the Madison County Foundation for Excellence in Education, Inc. (MCFEE) held their annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Banquet. This was an opportunity to shine a…