Participation in rough-and-tumble sports is a great way to get high schoolers exercising. But there are many students who want a different type of adrenaline rush than getting tackled on the football…
The town of Ellaville
Photo Courtesy of Florida Memory Ellaville was located on U.S. 90 beside the Suwannee River and was a town once bursting with activity in the 1800’s. Pictured is the Hillman Bridge that…
Madison met its candidates at Four Freedoms Park
Photo Submitted On Saturday, June 25, a voter education event was held at Four Freedoms Park to give voters the opportunity to meet the local candidates. In the front row, pictured, from…
Pauline Stokes
Ms. Pauline Elizabeth Stokes, 89, passed away on Monday, July 4, in Madison, following an extended illness. Pauline was born March 23, 1927 in Lee, to Mr. Edgar Stokes and Mrs. Susie…
Think Food Safety For Outdoor Picnics
July is National Picnic Month, a great time to be outside and celebrate summer; getting with family and friends to share food and relax. In the hot Florida temperatures of summer, it…
School Board still seeking principals for MCCS and GES
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….
Donations for medical service dog needed
Martie Frazier-Stern, a resident of Madison County for 17 years, is seeking donations to help raise funds for her future service dog, Maverick, to get the training he needs to help her…
Free breakfast and lunch in all county schools
Starting in the upcoming school year, which begins on Wednesday, August 10, all students, from Pre-K through 12th grade, will be eligible for free breakfast and lunch in all public schools in…
Sales tax holidays scheduled
As consumers, we are always looking for ways to save money, especially when certain busy times come around, including the hustle and bustle of back-to-school preparations. Luckily, Florida and Georgia’s sales tax…
School Board discusses Achieve 3000; votes to pave high school
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, July 5 in regular session with much to go over. With no public comment, staff trips or out-of-county school trips up for approval, the…
Calling all candidates…
The Madison Enterprise-Recorder will publish its traditional Candidates’ Forum section on Friday, July 29. In this special section, candidates will have the opportunity to answer a number of questions concerning their qualifications,…
Rainfall low in district
Rainfall across the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) was below average in May, with Madison and Jefferson counties receiving about a third of their normal precipitation during the month. The latest…
Tri-County Electric recognized by school board
During the Madison County School Board meeting on Tuesday, July 5, Tri-County Electric was presented with the 2016 Business and Educators Award in recognition for their contributions to the Madison County School…
Life-saving app featured on smart phones
The iPhone has a lot of pre-downloaded apps that many of us find useless. However, there is one app already downloaded on the iPhone that is one of the lesser known but…
Volunteer with Kairos Prison Ministry
Looking for a unique volunteer experience? Kairos Prison Ministry (Kairos) is a interdenominational Christian ministry where men and women volunteers bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. Kairos is…
Give to FBC during World Hunger Month
In the state of Florida, one in six people struggle with hunger. However, the Florida Baptist Convention (FBC) hopes to change that. Florida Baptist Global Hunger Relief Day is Sunday, July 10,…
Bay Scallops
Background Historically, bay scallops occurred in Florida from West Palm Beach on the Atlantic coast, to Pensacola in the state’s northwest corner. In recent decades, however, their range has decreased considerably. Although…
Four local seniors are invited to Tri-County Youth Tour
From Saturday, June 11, to Thursday, June 16, four local high school seniors attended the Tri-County Youth Tour, sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). In attendance were the following…
MCHS cheerleaders to host cheer camp
The Madison County High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer camp for girls in Pre-K through 8th grade on Monday, July 11; Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday,…
4-H offers day camps for youth
Are you looking for adventure this summer? Look no further! Madison County 4-H offers a variety of camps over the summer for youth between the ages of eight and 18. Peanut Butter…