On Friday, April 15 around 1:35 p.m., a collision of a power pole and a semi-truck on S. Duval St. caused damage to both city property and the semi-truck. Kenneth McQuay, 41,…
The changing face of the $20 bill
The face on the front of the United States $20 bill has changed a lot since 1861, when it was called the ‘demand note’ and depicted Lady Liberty holding a sword and…
Slow down, move over and save a life: DHSMV reminds motorists to comply with Move Over law
In 2002, the Florida Move Over law was enacted in an effort to reduce the number of accidents caused by motorists against law enforcement officers, first responders, emergency officials and others who…
Put your emergency information on your driver’s license
In the event of an emergency, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has provided an option for Floridians to enter their emergency contact information into the DHSMV emergency contact…
City Commission holds monthly meeting
Beginning the Tuesday, April 12 meeting of the Madison City Commission, Mayor Jim Catron opened the meeting with prayer. “May we use only our best skills and judgment,” Mayor Catron prayed before…
County Commissioners hold public meeting
The Madison County Commissioners gathered for their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 9 a.m. Before the Public Works Department presented their items, Sheriff Ben Stewart took to the podium to…
Cowgirls softball team honor their seniors
On Thursday, April 7, prior to the Cowgirls’ game against the Florida High Seminoles; a ceremony was held for the four senior cowgirls who will soon be graduating. The four cowgirls, Kelli…
Voter registration rolls of Madison County
In 1867, Congress passed a series of laws known as the Reconstruction Acts. These laws required former Confederate states to dissolve existing state governments, register eligible men to vote, whether white or…
Simple ways to go green
Earth Day is a time to find ways to keep our home planet healthy! Make everyday Earth Day and transition into a green lifestyle. This lifestyle does not need to be extreme;…
The history of Earth Day
Each year, Earth Day, April 22, marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The height of counterculture in the United States, 1970 brought the death of…
Wells Fargo shows off Relay For Life shirts
The Wells Fargo Bank of Madison Relay For Life team show off their unique numbered “Thing 1 and Thing 2” inspired shirts, which they will be proudly wearing at the Relay For…
Nathan Lee “Coot” Akins
Nathan Lee “Coot” Akins, age 86, died Tuesday, April 19 at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at New Hope Primitive…
Greenville swears in new council members
During the Greenville Town Council meeting held on Monday, April 11, newly elected council members were sworn into office. Pictured, from left to right, are: Joi Collins, District 2; Brandi Seabrooks, District…
Sports spotlight: Halie Wetherington
Halie Wetherington is a sixth grade student at Madison County Central School and the daughter of Sam and Michelle Wetherington, both of Madison. Wetherington is the president of the MCCS Book Club…
Cowboys weightlifting team competes in State Championships
After their success in the regional meet in Bradford, Fl. on Friday, April 1, four members of the Madison County High School Cowboys weightlifting team competed in the FHSAA State Championships on…
Learning through gardening: Nancy Varn’s class
Students at Lee Elementary are learning science through the study of up-close gardening. Each class has their own gardens as they learn the life-skills of how to water plants, how to cultivate…
Concord Baptist Church fishing tournament this weekend
In memory of Bessie Burkett, Concord Baptist Church is having their sixth annual fishing tournament on Saturday, April 23. The weigh-in will begin at 4 p.m. and the fish fry will begin…
Sammy Glass Family, LifeSong to perform at New Home Baptist
On Saturday, April 23, the Sammy Glass Family and LifeSong will be performing at New Home Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Supper will be served following the performance. Everyone is invited to…
Farm Share to visit Greenville FUMC
Farm Share is a non-profit organization that provides food to other non-profit organizations; there are only three farm shares in Florida. Thanks to Helping Hands of Madison, along with the Quincy Farm…
School Related Employee of the Year banquet a success
On Tuesday, April 12, the Madison County School District hosted a banquet at Divine Events to honor the 2016 School Related Employees of the Year of their select schools in Madison County…