Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, they are not always safe in the hands of consumers; fireworks are the cause of thousands of burn and eye injuries…
Car wash for Taylor Killingsworth
On Saturday, June 11, Madison County resident Taylor Killingsworth received major injuries in an ATV accident. While Taylor’s condition has greatly improved from the time of her emergency hospitalization, she still has…
Bassett goes uncharged; granted pretrial intervention
On Monday, May 16, Madison County’s former property appraiser Debra Pickles Bassett was arrested after investigators realized that Bassett was arranging to have packages of controlled substances delivered to her home through…
Madison resident Hope Smith went to Softball World Series
On Wednesday, June 8, the Auburn Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners competed in the 2016 Softball World Series. Losing by only one run (2-1), the Tigers met the close of an extremely…
2015 crime in Madison County
On Friday, June 3, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida was at a 45-year crime low and his claims were backed by Attorney General Pam Bondi and Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Summer offers perfect brew for insect-borne diseases, including Zika
With the hurricane and mosquito seasons here, more than 500 cases of Zika confirmed nationally and 162 in Florida, and Congress locked in inaction over Zika funding, some in the medial profession…
Danger on the dirt road
One staple feature of our Madison’s community is its unpaved roads. These dirt, clay or gravel roads wind beautifully through the countryside, past pastures or underneath hundred year old live oak canopies….
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Farm Bureau offers scholarship to tobacco growers
Former or current Florida tobacco growers, or descendants of a Florida tobacco grower, who are attending a post-secondary institution are eligible for Florida Farm Bureau’s scholarship program. Thanks to Governor Rick Scott…
Buddy Mueller receives Most Honorable Mention
Aucilla Christian Academy student, Buddy Mueller, received Most Honorable Mention for the All Big Bend tennis category. “Buddy worked very hard this year,” said Coach Phil Barker. Barker comments that Mueller started…
Honey Lake Church to feature special guest
On Sunday, July 10, Honey Lake Church will be having special guest William Federer as part of the Worldwide Ministries service at 11 a.m. Federer is a nationally known speaker and best-selling…
Renewed Life Outreach Center to distribute food
Every Wednesday, at 1 p.m., the Renewed Life Outreach Center in Greenville will be assisting the community by distributing food to those in need. Everyone can benefit from this food distribution, not…
Where do Florida laws stand on elder abuse?
Abuse in any form is unacceptable. Those who are able should provide support, love and care to vulnerable groups. Too often, however, those who rely on others, whether due to age, health…
Flag Day at Lake Park of Madison
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. The holiday has been dubbed the ‘runty step-child of American National Holidays’ by the New York…
Monticello man dies in Madison County crash
Father’s Day ended tragically for one Jefferson County man during the course of a fatal accident. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, Emmery Jacoby Scurry, 44, of Monticello, was driving east on…
Officer assaulted; two arrested
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, June 14, at approximately 8:48 a.m., Deputy Holbrook, while on routine patrol, observed a vehicle on SR 53 South committing several traffic infractions…
Women now required to register for draft
Women have held a long and honorable role in the military and armed forces; from legendary heroes who are surrounded with just as much fiction as fact, like the Chinese Mulan and…
Mosquito spraying in Madison County
So much excitement comes along with spring and summer: cookouts, swimming, fireworks and more. No matter what, though, there always seems to be an uninvited guest; mosquitos! Not only do these pests…
Meet your new County Coordinator: Brian Kauffman
During the County Commission meeting held on Wednesday, May 25, the commissioners voted in Brian Kauffman as the new County Coordinator since the current County Coordinator, Allen Cherry is retiring in July….
Stephanie Thigpen Passes Away
Stephanie Rochelle Thigpen, age 28, beloved wife and mother, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Madison County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy battle with brain…