Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement initiated an investigation on the 18th day of March 2016 involving the…
The ongoing search for Bryan Williamson’s abductor
The investigation into the abduction of seven-year-old Bryan Williamson is ongoing as authorities from various local law enforcement agencies, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the FBI pool resources. On…
NOTICE: The District School Board of Madison County, Florida, will hold a public hearing
NOTICE: The District School Board of Madison County, Florida, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the School Board Meeting…
NFCC summer scholarship application deadline is April 28
A new semester at North Florida Community College (NFCC) is right around the corner as students gear up for summer term of 2016. Alongside the arrival of a new term comes the…
Tamiera Mobley signs on with Young Harris
Tamiera Mobley, a Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirls basketball player, signed on with Young Harris College on Thursday, April 14 in the MCHS cafeteria while surrounded by her teammates, coaches and…
MPD requests new vehicles
At the Tuesday, April 12 City Commission meeting, Chief of Police Ken Moore came forward with Lt. Reginald Alexander to discuss a matter of great importance to the Madison Police Department; their…
Madison County EMS rumored to change ambulance procedures
In the back of the ambulance, there is a lot going on. Once an ill or injured person is picked up, the ambulance will transport them to a hospital or facility with…
Truck vs. power pole
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…