On Friday, March 25, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that will tighten restrictions on abortion clinics and defund Planned Parenthood in Florida. The bill, HB 1411, redefines gestation and pregnancy trimesters;…
MCSO deputies honored nationally
During the week of Monday, March 14, four deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office were honored and received national recognition in Reno, NV by the National Criminal Enforcement Association (NCEA) during…
Madison ranks low in overall state health
The findings of the 2016 County Rankings and Roadmaps program, derived from Florida Department of Health (FDOH) data, has been released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation….
Commissioners discuss fracking ordinance
The Madison County Commissioners met on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. with a short agenda but had much to discuss. For petitions of the public, Jerome Wyche of the Kiwanis Club…
Vehicles collide
The intersection of Washington Ave. and Base St. became the scene of an accident, which then resulted in a citation being issued when a driver ran a red light. Joshua…
Prayer Never Fails shows in Madison April 1
The movie that was filmed in Madison last summer has been released for showing in Madison this Friday, April 1. Prayer Never Fails is a gripping legal drama that was filmed almost…
The tractor-trailer debate continues
During the Tuesday, March 22 special meeting that was called together by the Madison City Commissioners, the matter of allowing tractor-trailer trucks to park overnight in sections of the city that had…
Students bring passion to MCHS Journalism Club
Madison County High School harbors a lot of passionate writers in its Journalism Club. Currently, there are 21 students in the MCHS Journalism Club, which is overseen by Glyndell Presley. The Journalism…
Madison Academy holds talent show
Madison Academy once again held their annual Talent Show and Cake Auction on Friday, March 4 inside of the school’s activities building. With over 30 acts and over 60 students performing,…
James Baker: Pastor of Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist
James Albert Baker has been the pastor at Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church since 2014. Originally from Gretna, Fl., Baker came to Madison after his association, Middle Florida Georgia Primitive Baptist Association…
Pine Grove Baptist Church to have spring revival
Pine Grove Baptist Church, located at 4084 NE Rocky Ford Rd., will be hosting their spring revival from Sunday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 6. All are welcome. Services will begin at…
Race set for April 16 during Madison’s Down Home Days festival
It’s time to put on your running shoes and get ready for North Florida Community College’s 2016 Colin P. Kelly Fitness Run. Hosted by the Colin P. Kelly Fitness Center, the run…
LaMarion Bodiford Barrs
LaMarion Bodiford Barrs, age 71, died Monday, March 14 at her home. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17 at Lee First Baptist Church with Rev. Sammy…
Jack Ragan
Jack Ragan, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 22. Jack was born on April 29, 1920 in Baden, Fl. He was the son of Ocie Bell Rambo and General…
Flora Mae Dunlap Linton
Flora Mae Dunlap Linton, age 81, died peacefully at home in Crawfordville with her family on Friday, March 18. She was born June 25, 1934 to Carl and Pearl Dunlap. She grew…
Luther Eakins
Luther Homer Eakins, 59, of Greenville, passed away Friday, March 25 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Homer was born November 12, 1956 in Valdosta, Ga. to Lester Luther Eakins and…
Fire destroys home, man arrested
On Tuesday, March 22 at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Lee Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) responded to a report of a structure fire on Pioneer St. in the southeastern section of Madison County….
Crash ends in mental evaluation
On Monday, March 14 at around 1:44 p.m., a driver from Crescent City, Fl. (whose name was not provided by the Florida Highway Patrol due to the sensitivity of the case) was…
Commissioners sworn in and Mayor elected
At the special meeting called together by the City Commissioners on Tuesday, March 22, City Commissioners Jim Catron and Ina Thompson were once again sworn into their commission seats after winning the…
Senator Montford updates Madison County on the 2016 Legislative session
The Florida Senate and House of Representatives wrapped up the final version of the budget this week and sent bills for final review to the governor’s desk before adjourning for the year….