North Florida Community College Freshmen English II students starred in a Poetry on Stage event in December at the NFCC Fine Arts Auditorium. Instructor Rose Knox dedicated the poetry reading as a…
Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Andrews
Jamie Andrews, a kindergarten teacher at Madison County Central School, works to incorporate the arts into her teaching methods. Andrews, a Madison local, didn’t originally plan on teaching kindergarten; in fact, she…
Learn which trees to plant for Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a day set aside every year for public tree planting, and why wouldn’t you? Trees improve our air and water, increase property values, provide shade, offer shelter to wildlife…
Continuation of settlement pattern and subsistence at Hutto Pond
The above relief map illustrates the scores of lakes, ponds and swamps in close proximity to Hutto Pond—including Sampala Lake and Hixtown Swamp—the largest body of water just to the west of…
How do I take something of concern to the board of County Commissioners?
The Madison Board of County Commissioners consists of five members who take it upon themselves to come together and make decisions that will benefit Madison County while working alongside the community. The…
The Madison Charmettes to lead commemorative march
The third Monday of January has been dedicated to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in commemoration his life work and achievements for civil rights for all people. In recognizing his…
Eddie Louise Ragans Bevis
Eddie Louise Ragans Bevis of Thomaston, Ga., formerly of Madison, Fl., passed away on Wednesday, Jan.13 in Newnan, Ga. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16…
Julian “Lamar” Tuten
Julian “Lamar” Tuten, of Moseley Hall, Perry and Ocala, Fl., was born Feb. 3, 1937 and passed away Jan. 4 after suffering a stroke on New Year’s Day. He was preceded in…
Bernard Phillip Bailey, Sr.
Bernard Phillip Bailey, Sr., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Tallahassee. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Walker Cemetery in Lamont, Fl. Family will…
Old hospital to become adult assisted living facility
After Madison County Memorial Hospital moved to its new location on 224 NW Crane Avenue on Aug. 1, 2014, the old hospital was sold to the Madison County School Board. Since the…
Madison County graduation rate decreases
Some good news on the education front: The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released information showing that graduation rates across the state reached a 12-year high in the just past year. Statewide,…
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…
County Commission holds four public hearings
The Madison County Commissioners gathered together at the Courthouse Annex on the chilly Wednesday, Jan. 13 morning at 9 a.m. There was much to be discussed at the meeting, with four public…
Florida Legislature tracker
The Florida House and Senate have been busy since the beginning of their sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Here are updates on several of the bills that may be made into law…
Madison Church of God to hold prayer breakfast
Come enjoy food, fellowship and great company at Madison Church of God! Madison Church of God is having a prayer breakfast on Friday, Jan. 29. Everyone is invited to attend and indulge…
Gospel Train Outreach Ministries to hold revival
Come celebrate a new year and a new beginning with a Holy Ghost-filled revival from Monday, Jan. 25 to Friday, Jan. 29. Each night, the revival will begin at 6:30 p.m. Revival…
Copeland places in state corn yield contest
Judy Copeland of Lee, recently won second place in the A non-irrigated division of the 2015 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest in Florida. Copeland won with Pioneer brand hybrid…
Diamond Divas Majorettes to hold auditions
Attention girls ages seven to 17! Time to put on those dancing shoes and strut your stuff, as the Diamond Divas are coming to Madison! Diamond Divas Majorettes Travel Competition is holding…
Studstill and Shirley Announce Engagement
Alec and Vicki Studstill are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to David Shirley of Bryan, Tx. Mary is the granddaughter of David “Pete” and Mary Studstill of Cherry…
Big Dog Natural recalls dog food
Big Dog Natural is voluntarily recalling a select production lot of Big Dog Natural raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Fish Supreme potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes…