At its Wednesday, April 13 meeting in Jupiter, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a measure to lower the recreational red drum daily bag limit in the northwest red…
Hickory Grove 4-H to host fishing tournament
Grab your fishing poles, bait boxes and nets! On Saturday, May 7, Hickory Grove 4-H will be hosting an inaugural fishing tournament from 7 a.m. to noon at Cherry Lake Public Beach….
The value of trees
Trees are beautiful things. Their strong boughs provide perfect places for tree houses and swing sets; many produce fruit or nuts for us to eat and without trees, there would be no…
History of the American Arbor Day
“The cultivation of flowers and trees is the cultivation of the good, the beautiful and the ennobling in man, and for one, I wish to see this culture become universal,” said J….
NFCC Public Safety Academy to begin new Correctional Officer Basic Recruit class May 9
With the Florida Department of Corrections announcing plans to hire more than 4,000 correctional officers statewide over the next year, now is the ideal time to explore training options at North Florida…
Learning through gardening: Lisa Smith’s class
Students at Lee Elementary School (LES) are getting their hands dirty while they learn how to care for plants as well as incorporating their school gardens into their classrooms studies. Lisa Smith,…
The Old Peddlars by Carlton Smith
William Carlton Smith, son of William Coffee Smith and Elizabeth Virginia Martin, wrote articles for the Madison Enterprise-Recorder. He was married to Ida Denson and died on Dec. 31, 1963 at the…
Windhorse Sanctuary to hold benefit ride
While the Windhorse Sanctuary in Madison had a benefit trail ride planned for Saturday, April 2, the event has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 7. Windhorse Sanctuary is a special place that…
Happenings with Hickory Grove 4-H Club
Hickory Grove 4-H Club is one of the longest standing 4-H Clubs in Madison County. Hickory Grove 4-H has a primary focus in livestock regarding animal husbandry, ethics and showmanship. Many of…
Fifth Grade Recorder Ensemble performs at 55 Plus Club
On Wednesday, April 13, Jay Hicks, the music teacher at Madison Academy and the Madison Academy Fifth Grade Recorder Ensemble performed at the 55 Plus Club. Students of Kelli Thurner’s fifth grade…
Recall Alert
Pilgrim’s Pride issues massive recall Pilgrim’s Pride, a nationwide food company with nearby locations in Live Oak and Valdosta, issued a recall of 4.5 million pounds of food products that may be…
Drug bust
On Thursday, April 21, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office S.E.R.T. team executed a narcotic search warrant along with felony arrest warrants at the home of Ernest Bernard Kitchen, 52, located at 340…
Greenville Town Council meeting
Newly elected council members gathered at the Greenville Town Council meeting on Monday, April 11, with much to discuss. After new council members Brandi Seabrook, Joi Collins and Kovacherich Arnold were sworn…
Myths of being a hospice volunteer
“I don’t know how you can do that each week.” “I bet it is so sad to volunteer at Big Bend Hospice.” These and similar comments are often made to the wonderful…
Public invited to manufacturing job fair at NFCC on Thursday, April 28
CareerSource North Florida and North Florida Community College (NFCC) are hosting a manufacturing job fair at the NFCC campus in Madison on Thursday, April 28 from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. This event is…
Touch A Truck event a success
From fire trucks to race cars, the first annual Touch A Truck event held on Saturday, April 9 at the Lee City Hall had them all. Various local municipalities showed up to…
Sanctuary of Praise honors Mother Virnell Washington
Mother Virnell Washington was born on May 17, 1923 to the late George and Deanna Steven-Washington. As a child, Washington attended Greenville Training School and upon reaching high school, she played on…
FCCLA students host 2016 banquet
The Madison County High School (MCHS) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held their annual banquet on Thursday, April 14. The FCCLA, in their own words, promotes “personal growth and…
MCHS tennis team participates in tournament
The Madison County High School tennis team participated in a doubles team tournament on Saturday, April 2 at the Madison County High School. The tournament was held to raise money for new…
MCHS tennis season a success
The Madison County High School tennis team just wrapped up their season on Saturday, April 2. Alex Oliver, #1 singles player for the boys team, finished the regular season with a district…