The issue that Congress addressed in recent weeks was “Waters of the United States,” Military-Construction-VA Appropriations, Revised Defense Authorization and Surface Transportation Reauthorization. Following are the corresponding votes from Senators Bill Nelson,…
Experts predict turbulent winter
If AccuWeather’s 2015-16 U.S. winter forecast can be believed, Florida’s in for a turbulent winter. Indeed. The site predicts that the Southeast and Gulf Coast are likely to experience heavy rainfall and…
City makes decision on tractor-trailer parking
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. There were several items of discussion including overnight parking of tractor-trailers, natural gas operations beyond the meter, new…
Driver airlifted after entrapment
A driver from Lee was airlifted to Shands of Gainesville after his vehicle rear-ended the back of a semi trailer on U.S. Hwy 90 on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10:10 a.m. in…
ACA Cross country finishes season with big accomplishment
Gatlin Nennstiel of the Aucilla Christian Academy Boys Cross Country team represented his school as an individual qualifier at the State Championship in Tallahassee last weekend on Saturday, Nov. 7. With his…
MCHS soccer team plays first games of the season
The Madison County High School Cowgirls soccer team kicked off the season with their first game on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. in an away game against the Rickards Raiders. MCHS…
Mt. Olive Baptist to have special service
The girls’ choir of the Lighthouse Children’s Home in Tallahassee will be visiting Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. There will be singing and testimonies given. Everyone…
Midway Church of God hosts Fall Roundup
Midway Church of God held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, as over 80 people came dressed in costumes, most of them as cowboys and cowgirls, and enjoyed fun, games,…
November activities at the Senior Center
Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. hosts numerous activities for the residents of Madison to enjoy. The fitness room and the computer lab are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Honor a Madison County veteran
The Madison County Supervisor of Elections started participating in the Vote in Honor of a Veteran program one year ago and started adding pictures of veterans to the Wall of Honor. There…
Recall Update: Athens Foods, Inc. recalls beef products
Athens Foods, Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 168 pounds of beef products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
Christian Concepts: A bad day at the ballot box
With 95 percent of precincts reporting the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance was voted down by 61 percent to 39 percent last Tuesday. Known by the acronym HERO, the crux of the controversy…
Portion of NW Crane Avenue will be closed Nov. 12
The City of Madison reports that work crews will shut down a portion of Northwest Crane Avenue leading to the Madison County Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 12 to install sewer infrastructure….
MCHS Playoffs
On Friday, Nov. 13, the Madison County High School Cowboys football team will be facing off against Union County at Boothill Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The cost for admission into the game…
Cherry Lake Fire & Rescue to have Boston Butt Sale
Cherry Lake Fire & Rescue, Inc. is holding a Thanksgiving Boston Butt Sale on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Cherry Lake Fire Station in Cherry Lake. The deadline to order is Nov….
Agnes Studstill turns 100
Agnes Studstill celebrates 100 years today on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sims, Studstill was born and raised in Madison and has lived in Madison for most of…
SIG update and tutoring discussed
The Madison County School Board met Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. At the start of a meeting, a parent took to the podium for public input and informed the board that…
Flakka investigation leads to one arrest
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force conducted a covert investigation involving the manufacture and sell of bath salts most commonly known as Flakka. The investigation…
When your BLT bites back: Processed meats found to increase risk of cancer
Picture this: it’s Sunday morning and the smell of bacon and sausage wafts from the kitchen and beckons you to come downstairs to enjoy the succulent, crispy meat alongside sunny side up…
New USDA commitments to help build up next generation of farmers and ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a commitment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize $5.6 billion over the next two years within USDA programs and services that serve new…