One of the fundamental rules of politics is that the only poll that matters is the one taken on Election Day. We learned that in the most recent Iowa caucuses, polls showed…
Broncos wrap up season
The Madison County Central School Broncos baseball team played their last game of the season at the Big Bend Conference Championship on Thursday, March 10. The Broncos built an early edge but…
Lady Broncos play last game of the season
The Madison County Central School Lady Broncos collected seven hits, but fell 9-3 to Suwannee at Taylor County during their last game of the season on Tuesday, March 8. Kayla Hurst got…
NFCC History Professor Jay Welch speaks on the Battle of Olustee
While it’s true that Florida, during the Civil War, was a critical source of beef, salt and other necessities for the Confederate Army, that’s not the whole story — Florida’s human commitment…
Legislature shoots down open carry
As the gun debate rages on the national stage, the Florida House and Senate are faced with a handful of bills that seek to either restrict or expand gun rights in the…
MCSO recognized at County Commission meeting
On Wednesday, March 9 during the County Commission meeting, members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office were recognized and awarded for their hard work, quick thinking and courage during a robbery that…
Miles for Missions a success
On Saturday, Feb. 13, Madison Fl. Missions. Inc., held their annual Miles for Missions fundraiser. The event took place on the Madison County Trail adjacent to Valdosta Highway. The event both started…
Cruce charged with manslaughter
It happened early morning on August 12, 2014. Jessica Pyles, 36, of Hahira, Ga. and a nurse at Madison County Memorial Hospital, was traveling southbound on Hwy 145 near NE Daisy St….
“I’m My Brother’s Keeper” changing lives of the youth
They say that children are the future of the world. With all of the outside factors of life coming at them, sometimes children need the help of a role model to guide…
A look behind the scenes: ACA softball team managers and statisticians
On May 9, 2015 the Aucilla Lady Warriors Varsity softball team won the first state championship in school history. This season, both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are once again off…
Cowgirls fall hard to Aucilla and Lafayette
On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Madison County High School Cowgirls softball team faced off against the Aucilla Lady Warriors. The Cowgirls had no runs and ultimately fell hard to the Lady Warriors…
See you at Lee Homecoming Day!
Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 marks the dates for the Lee Homecoming Days. The two-day event will be bursting with various fun activities for all ages. On March 18, the…
Madison County youth working towards a tobacco free future; SWAT members are fighting back during Kick Butts Day
Madison County’s Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) are speaking up and taking action against the tobacco industry for the 21st annual Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 16. This national day of…
Recall Updates!
Perdue Foods LLC, recalls chicken nugget products: Perdue Foods LLC, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products (produced for Applegate Farms) that may be contaminated with…
Health officials issue rabies alert
The Florida Department of Health in Madison County issued a rabies alert for the area of Lee. This is in response to a horse that tested positive for rabies on Friday, March 4….
MCCS students win honors at regional science fair
23 students from Madison County Central School were selected to attend the Suwannee Valley Regional Science Fair in Lake City from Feb. 17 – 18. The event gathered students from across multiple…
Lee Day set for March 18-19
Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 marks the dates for Lee Homecoming Days. The two-day event will be bursting with various fun activities for all ages. On March 18, the event for…
Postage stamp prices to drop in April
With the prices of everything else going up, consumers can rejoice because the prices of stamps are on the downfall. Indeed, thanks to the U.S. Postal Service, you can keep your two-cents—…
School board holds March meeting
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Public comment was handled first. Cyndy Stewart, a teacher from Madison County Central School, took to the podium in…
MPD honored for foiling Winn-Dixie robbery
On the evening of Sunday, Jan. 17, an armed robbery and hostage scenario took place at the Winn-Dixie in Madison. Following the felony-level theft, a high-speed chase between officers from the City…