The much-anticipated Relay For Life of Madison is happening on Friday, April 29 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Madison County High School Boothill Stadium. At the event, there will be much…
Lady Warriors heading to semi-finals
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information that could lead to the whereabouts of a wanted man. On Dec. 3, 2015, Kevin Cornelius Gardner, of Madison, was adjudicated guilty for Sexual…
Ke’Juan Irvine places in State Championship
On Friday, April 15, at the FHSAA Weightlifting State Championship in Kissimmee, Fl., the Madison County High School Cowboys weightlifting team had several participants. Ke’Juan Irvine came in second place in the…
New law allows out-of-county school transfers
Governor Rick Scott signed a wide-ranging, education-focused bill into a law on Thursday, April 14. The bill, HB 7029, touches virtually on every level of public education within the state of Florida….
Harvey Greene Dr. to close May 3
Those who reside and work in the City of Madison, especially the Industrial Park, may have noticed the bright flashing signs up along Hwy. 53 south that are informing the community that…
Roll-over
Gustavo Chavez Perez, 47, of Zolfo Springs, Fl., was traveling eastbound in the left travel lane on Interstate 10 on Monday, April 18. Around 3:25 p.m., the right rear tire on Perez’s…
Sheriff Stewart warns citizens about scams
Historically, scam artists often worked alone and only seemed to target the elderly. However, times have changed and now most scams are master minded by criminal groups who are highly organized, very…
Red drum bag limit lowered to one fish in northwest Florida starting May 1
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…