During the Wednesday, June 8 Madison County Commission meeting, before handling new business, the commissioners went over departmental reports as well as reports from Public Works. Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart informed…
Dead people voting?
Voting season is a time where Americans are widely encouraged to perform their civic duty by going to the polls and participating in the democratic process. With the complexity and security of…
Prayer Never Fails to hit stores September-October
Madison County was the stage for a film, Prayer Never Fails during 2015, with many locals taking roles in the movie. Due to not having enough following in the area, Prayer Never…
Are you interested in a Pop Warner Little Scholars Team?
Many parents have found that sports teams are a great way to not only get their kids physically and socially active, but to help them learn the importance of cooperation, good sportsmanship…
Madison Church of God to hold grand opening ceremony
On Sunday, July 3, Madison Church of God is holding a grand opening ceremony for the well-awaited Ronnie Weeks Life Center. The fun will begin at 5 p.m., featuring free bouncy houses,…
Greenville Baptist Church presents a bible to high school graduate
On Sunday, June 12, Greenville Baptist Church presented a bible to their new high school graduate, Emma Witmer. Each year, at graduation time, many local churches present their seniors with bibles to…
Together 2016
Together 2016 is probably the last opportunity Christians will have before the November elections to make a massive public statement before our elected leaders in Washington and before the nation. But neither…
Meet Greenville’s postmaster
Leon Williams, III has been working for the Greenville post office as the postmaster since August of last year. Before obtaining this job position, Williams worked as a delivery supervisor at the…
New Business Spotlight: T&T Diner opens in Greenville
Where the old Double H Diner used to stand is a new business: the T&T Diner. Owned and operated by Tiffany and Tyler Lee and their family, the diner is a family-friendly…
Big Bend Hospice recognized nationally
Big Bend Hospice, the region’s hometown hospice, has been named a 2016 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of…
Local artist paints mural in Pinetta
Danny Graves, a local artist and youth coordinator at the Madison Public Library, has been working on a dedication mural at the end of the Four Freedoms Trail. The mural is currently…
George W. Shea
George “Bill” W. Shea, age 89, of Greenville, died on Thursday, June 9, in Madison. Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 13, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville. The…
Charles Victor Capan
Charles Victor Capan, beloved husband and father, age 91, died on Monday, June 13, at Lake City Medical Center, in Lake City, Fl. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on…
Leonard Ruben Brown, Sr.
Leonard Ruben Brown, Sr., 93, died on Saturday, June 4 and was born September 15, 1922, in Madison. Brown is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Geri” Marie Brown and children: Linda Brown,…
School board in search of new MCCS principal
During the Tuesday, June 7 Madison County School Board meeting, Superintendent Doug Brown provided the board with recommendations for the renewal of contracts for the administration positions for the 2016-2017 school year….
Do you trust our voting machines?
With the presidential election fast approaching, voting and politics seem to be weighing heavily on the collective American mind. These concerns, however, are studied year-round by political scientists. In recent years, many…
Florida 511 provides traffic and emergency alerts
Have you every been driving down an interstate in Florida and came to a complete stop due to an accident you did not know about? Well now you can have up-to-date information…
Commissioners discuss economic development
The Madison County Commissioners gathered in regular session on Wednesday, June 8 at 9 a.m. with a hefty agenda. In petitions from the public, Benjamin Wyche took to the podium with several…
Blue Springs public hearing held
Every 10 years, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) updates the management plan for each state park and trail. Each update is based on statewide resource management goals, recreational needs, current…
Summer season: peak time for grilling fires NFPA urges grillers to be mindful of safety
As summer weekends approach, home chefs everywhere are reaching for their grills, eager to usher in the long-awaited barbecue season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that grillers pay particular attention…