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. Bryce Jaonte…
MCHS Cowboys destroy the Trojans; slap the Hornets
The Madison County High School Cowboys Varsity football team played against the Hamilton County Trojans on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Boot Hill. The Cowboys were victorious against the Trojans…
Christian Concepts: A traitor named McKenna
Reverend Scott McKenna a minister at the Mayfield Salisbury Parrish Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, says the orthodox teaching of the Church, that Jesus died for mankind’s sins, is wrong and “an obstacle…
Letter to the Editor: Hillary could become the next President?
Continuing the path Democrats have been using the last six years? Just what is it that Hillary would wish to do to the citizens now? Let’s take a look as to what…
Head, Heart, Hands & Health: October is pumpkin season
Each season always brings a change of food to the table and October brings pumpkins. During the month of October, 80 percent of the pumpkin supply is harvested in the United States….
Old drug store paints portrait of history for Lee
The J.E. Whitty and Son Drug Store was built in 1910 in Lee, Fl. The drug store was originally established by Tobe Whitty and local physician Walter Mickler, M.D. At the front…
Hanson UMC to host Christian Swing
The Hanson United Methodist Church invites everyone to celebrate Halloween and attend the Christian Swing party on Friday, October 30, beginning at 6 p.m. The youngsters of Madison have been enjoying this…
Madison community members give back to resident in need
The word “community” can’t be spelled without “unity.” Employees from O’Neal’s Country Buffet and several volunteers demonstrated unity when they pulled together on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 and showed…
Jail Report: Oct. 12 – Oct. 20
October 12 Darren Jante Wade – No driver’s license and warrant. Krystal Nicole Emmett – Out of county warrant. Antoinette Johnson – Simple battery. Carol Lee Banks – Simple battery. Antonio Terrell…
Cole Bros Circus to the Max
Selected as the showcase circus of the Worldwide Circus Summit 2015, a global gathering of circus celebrities and aficionados taking place in the U.S. this summer, Cole Bros. Circus to the Max…
MPD promotes David Spicer to Detective Sergeant
Congratulations to Corporal (Cpl.) David Spicer who was recently promoted to Detective Sergeant. Det. Sgt. Spicer is a four year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a…
Legislative Delegation Meeting rescheduled for Dec. 7
Due to the recently scheduled Special Session on Redistricting of Senate Districts scheduled for Oct. 27 and 28, the date of the previously scheduled Madison County Legislative Delegation Meeting has been moved…
Truck overturns; driver receives minor injuries
A driver was transported to the Madison County Memorial Hospital after his truck overturned twice on SE Donaldson Road on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:16 p.m., in Madison. According to the…
City discusses tractor-trailers at meeting
The City of Madison City Commission held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. There were several items of discussion including overnight parking of tractor-trailers, Florida Recreational Development Assistant Program (FRDAP) Grants…
Tensions high at Madison County School Board
The Madison County School Board met on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. The meeting started off with usual prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, but there was tension…
Annual Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to be held
Members of the community are invited to attend the Florida Health Department’s annual celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Friday, Oct. 23, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the…
Local resident in need of faith and donations during battle with brain cancer
Local resident Stephanie Thigpen needs faith and help from her community in her battle against brain cancer. Surgery was performed in late August, and the tumor was removed successfully, but with the…
Obituary: Merrell Marlin Grier
Merrell Marlin Grier, age 90, died Tuesday, October 20 at Capital Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be Friday, October 23 at 11 a.m., at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial…
MCSO arrest two for possession of counterfeit credit cards
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Thursday, Oct. 15, Deputy Brandon Goldman was working traffic enforcement on Interstate 10. At 9:30 a.m., Deputy Goldman stopped a white Ford Explorer after…
Obituary: Alvin Eddins
Alvin Eddins, 77, lost his battle with cancer on October 19, in Madison, Fl. Alvin was born July 26, 1938 in Greenville, Fl. to the late Johnny Rufus Eddins and Mattie Stacey…