With a banner year under Madison County’s belt, the 2015 Madison County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Silent Auction is a “Hall of Fame” on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. with…
FWC changes deer hunting regulations
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has changed the hunting rules and regulations for the 2015-2016 deer hunting season. The purpose of the changes is to manage deer on a…
Lorenzo Cain: playing in second consecutive World Series
Lorenzo Cain, who grew up in Madison County, performed well at his last game with the Kansas City Royals— so well that he won everyone in America breakfast. Cain stole second base,…
Sex offender relocates to Madison
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that a Sexual Offender has moved to Madison County and, as required by Florida Statute, has completed his criminal registration with the Sheriff’s Office. Glenn Martin…
Cowboys lasso Taylor County
Neighbor and rival Taylor County didn’t stand a chance against the Madison County Cowboys Varsity football team on October 23. The Cowboys won a breezy 34-6 victory. As usual, the Cowboys rushed…
NFCC Artist Series presents War Bonds: The Songs & Letters of WWII Nov. 5
The North Florida Community College Artist Series presents War Bonds: The Songs & Letters of WWII on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Van H. Priest Auditorium. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and…
NFCC Sentinel Color Run set for Saturday, October 31
It’s time to put on your running shoes and get ready to get a little messy for North Florida Community College’s Sentinel Color Run! Hosted by the Colin P. Kelly Fitness Center…
Church Calender
October 28 On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Grace Presbyterian Church will hold their 25th Fall Bible Conference at 7 p.m. A covered dish supper will be held in the Fellowship Hall before the…
Madison native promoted to Major of Florida Highway Patrol
Madison native Derek Barrs was promoted to the rank of Major with the Florida Highway Patrol effective Oct. 30. He currently resides in St. Augustine. Barrs has a history with law enforcement…
National Security: Agincourt
As a military historian, I enjoy walking across quiet battlefields to visualize the ebb and flow of a battle. You can’t do that with either a sea battle or air battle, because…
Grace Presbyterian to hold Fall Bible Conference
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Grace Presbyterian Church will hold their 25th Fall Bible Conference. This year, the conference will cover theology and life with Dr. Gordon Reed leading the services. Dr. Reed…
Halloween and Christianity
Next to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Halloween is one of the most popular celebrated holidays in America, with 157 million Americans planning to celebrate, according to the National Retail Federation. In a couple…
Greenville United Methodist to host Farm Share
Greenville United Methodist Church is having their October Farm Share on Thursday, October 29 as a part of their Neighborhood Food Program at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend this free,…
Christian Concepts: Rochunga Pudaite
I recently learned Rochunga Pudaite died on October 10 of this year. His life is a remarkable testament to the transformative power of the Bible. Here is a part of his story….
Letters to the Editor: Memories of Lee, Fl.
I was born in 1944 in the Lee Community, and at the age of six moved into the Lee town limits. I have fond as well as bittersweet memories of growing up,…
Letters to the Editor: Pay attention America! Our freedoms are being taken away!
On October 16, my life was changed forever. That was the day that my grandmother and I arrived in the United States from Cuba with only the clothes on our backs. It…
Florida joins 23 states suing to stop unlawful EPA emissions rule
Attorney General Pam Bondi joined West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and 22 other states in a lawsuit challenging a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Rule, known as the Clean Power Plan….
Scammers now hacking Facebook accounts
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart wants all citizens to be aware of the most recent scam occurring throughout Madison County involving Facebook. Most recently citizens of Madison are having their Facebook accounts…
School bus hits car
A school bus struck another vehicle on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 3:31 p.m. on Southwest Jackson Avenue in Madison. The school bus, driven by Lynn Mobley, 60, of Madison was stopped at…
Greenville Town Council discusses major plant improvements
The Greenville Town Council came together at Town Hall for their monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. To start off the meeting, the minutes for the special session meetings…