The Madison Board of County Commissioners gathered on Wednesday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at the Madison County Extension Office due to early voting in the board meeting room of the Courthouse…
Madison outdoors charms Canada
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katrina Richardson, as part of her administrative duties for the Tourist Development Council (TDC), recently represented North Florida, Jefferson and Madison counties in particular, at…
Lee appoints new councilmember
On Monday, March 7, the Lee Town Council called together an impromptu meeting, aside from their monthly gatherings, to elect an individual to take the council seat that was left empty due…
Sircy selected for Boys State
The Greenville Post #131 has selected Will Sircy to the American Legion Boys State. The program will be held at Florida State University in Tallahassee from June 19 to June 25. Sircy…
Genesis Timber awards scholarships to MCHS students
Genesis Timber, LLC is a timber company that has long roots in Madison County and because of those roots, the company wanted to give something back to the community. The idea of…
FWC approves new freshwater bass conservation measures
At its meeting Thursday, Feb. 11, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and increase effectiveness. Commissioners meeting at the Florida Institute of Public…
FWC working with private landowners to conserve wildlife
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is working with private landowners throughout the state to help provide better habitats for Florida’s native fish and wildlife. At its Feb. 11 meeting,…
Get ready for Florida’s spring turkey season with this advice
Hopefully, you’ve already started brushing up on your turkey calling, ’cause spring gobbler season is here. In March, whether you prefer to use a mouth call, box call, friction call or any…
Easter egg hunt at Four Freedoms Park
On Saturday, March 26, an old fashioned Easter egg hunt will be on going at Four Freedoms Park from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by Good Deeds Community Group, the hunt…
Herschel Rooks
Fourth Generation Florida Cattleman, Herschel Alva Rooks, Sr., born May 30, 1927 in Citrus County, Fl., entered into rest March 7 in Madison County. He was preceded in death by his wife,…
Focus on more fruits and vegetables
As we move through March, National Nutrition Month, “Savor the Flavor” (this year’s theme) by serving more fruits and vegetables in your meals. If you aren’t sure how to combine good taste…
Cowgirls bring in honors
Marcus Hawkins awarded Coach of the Year In addition to being the coach of the 2016 Class 1A girl’s Basketball State Champs, Madison County High School Cowgirls’ Head Coach Marcus Hawkins has…
Headed to State
On Feb. 17 and 18, 13 participants from Madison County High School were selected to compete at the Suwannee Valley Regional Science Fair in Lake City. As if that honor alone…
Lady Broncos defeat Suwannee and Lafayette after late game triple, 11-7
After five lead changes in Thursday’s game at Suwannee High School on Feb. 25, the Madison County Central School Lady Broncos finally pulled out a 11-7 win over Suwannee. The Lady Broncos…
Madison County Central School store opens
With an official ribbon cutting ceremony that was attended by members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Madison County Community Bank, on Wednesday, Feb. 3 Madison County Central School opened up…
Pine Grove Baptist Church to have spring revival
Pine Grove Baptist Church, located at 4084 Rocky Ford Rd., will be hosting their spring revival from Sunday, April 3 through Wednesday, April 6. All are welcome. Services will begin at 11…
Cowgirls rally at Reunion Mansion
Cowgirl fans gathered around the porch of the Reunion Mansion on Friday, Feb. 26 to celebrate the girl’s basketball team breaking their history by defeating the Trenton Tigers on Feb. 17 with…
Kiwanis learns about Madison Youth Ranch
The Thursday, March 3 meeting of the Kiwanis Club was off to a lively start as members of the club shared experiences involving their latest project; reading to the students at the…
Polar Bear Run a success
The American Legion Post #224 hosted the inaugural Polar Bear Run on Saturday, Feb. 27. The cool morning didn’t keep the crowd away and many came to support local veterans by participating…
Utility maintenance on Harvey Greene Dr.
Due to utility maintenance that is currently underway at the entrance off of Hwy 53, Harvey Greene Dr. will be temporarily closed off and no through traffic will be allowed in. Any…