Angela Gaston, 50, of Madison, was driving northbound on NE Rocky Ford Road on Saturday, Jan. 16 around 9 p.m. on a 2013 Polar AVT. For unknown reasons, Gaston’s vehicle began to…
Former Madison man killed in wreck
On Friday, January 15, a former Madison County man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Old Lloyd Road. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the wreck occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m.,…
Man arrested for grand theft
On Thursday, Jan. 7, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Sergeant Boatwright, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force observed a subject driving a vehicle on Range Street and was aware that…
Greenville Fire Rescue to install smoke detectors
Attention Greenville residents! The American Red Cross will be coming to the Greenville Fire Rescue station on Saturday, Feb. 6. During this time, American Red Cross will be providing free smoke detectors…
Florida Legislature tracker
General Bills SB 88, which expands the types of family members eligible for a Gold Star license plate, passed in the Senate, with a vote of 33 to 0 on Jan. 15….
Over-correction results in wreck
Alexis Diaz, 43, of Beaumont, Tx. is being charged with failure to maintain lane after endangering his own life as well as that of his juvenile passenger. Around 8:05 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Two arrested over prescription pills
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at approximately 1:43 p.m., Deputy Goldman, with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on…
John H. Mathis Jr.
John H. (Buddy) Mathis, Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Lee, on Jan. 14. He was born in Madison County on August 19, 1941 to John Henry and…
Angela Darlene Gaston
Mrs. Angela Weaver Gaston, 50, of Pinetta, gained her angel wings on Sunday, Jan. 17. Angela was born Jan. 1, 1966 in Valdosta, Ga. to Mr. and Mrs. James and Louise Weaver….
Winn-Dixie robbery results in shootout; wreck
The Winn-Dixie in Madison became the scene of an armed robbery Sunday, Jan. 17, around 10 p.m. According to authorities, Deputy McMullen of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office observed a man walking…
Winn-Dixie robbery results in shootout
The Winn-Dixie in Madison became the scene of an armed robbery Sunday, Jan. 17, around 10 p.m. According to authorities, The Madison 911 Center was alerted to an armed robbery that was…
NFCC students star in Poetry on Stage event Poetry reading dedicated to the late Mrs. Frances Sanders
North Florida Community College Freshmen English II students starred in a Poetry on Stage event in December at the NFCC Fine Arts Auditorium. Instructor Rose Knox dedicated the poetry reading as a…
Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Andrews
Jamie Andrews, a kindergarten teacher at Madison County Central School, works to incorporate the arts into her teaching methods. Andrews, a Madison local, didn’t originally plan on teaching kindergarten; in fact, she…
Learn which trees to plant for Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a day set aside every year for public tree planting, and why wouldn’t you? Trees improve our air and water, increase property values, provide shade, offer shelter to wildlife…
Continuation of settlement pattern and subsistence at Hutto Pond
The above relief map illustrates the scores of lakes, ponds and swamps in close proximity to Hutto Pond—including Sampala Lake and Hixtown Swamp—the largest body of water just to the west of…
How do I take something of concern to the board of County Commissioners?
The Madison Board of County Commissioners consists of five members who take it upon themselves to come together and make decisions that will benefit Madison County while working alongside the community. The…
The Madison Charmettes to lead commemorative march
The third Monday of January has been dedicated to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday in commemoration his life work and achievements for civil rights for all people. In recognizing his…
Eddie Louise Ragans Bevis
Eddie Louise Ragans Bevis of Thomaston, Ga., formerly of Madison, Fl., passed away on Wednesday, Jan.13 in Newnan, Ga. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16…
Julian “Lamar” Tuten
Julian “Lamar” Tuten, of Moseley Hall, Perry and Ocala, Fl., was born Feb. 3, 1937 and passed away Jan. 4 after suffering a stroke on New Year’s Day. He was preceded in…
Bernard Phillip Bailey, Sr.
Bernard Phillip Bailey, Sr., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13 in Tallahassee. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Walker Cemetery in Lamont, Fl. Family will…