On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Supreme Court found Florida’s capital punishment process in violation of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to trial by jury. The 8-1 ruling determined the process…
FHP reminds drivers not to leave the crash scene
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) recognizes Feb. 15-19 as Hit and Run Awareness Week in an effort to highlight the impacts of leaving the scene of a…
Broncos begin season with two victories
The Madison County Central School Broncos baseball team began the season with a game against the Taylor County Bulldogs on Friday, Feb. 5. An impressive two-way performance from Riley Borgert led Broncos…
MCHS girls play first games of the season
The Madison County High School Cowgirls’ softball team kicked off the season with a preseason classic at Florida High on Saturday, Jan. 30. At 12 p.m., the Cowgirls faced off against Lincoln…
History of John C. McGehee
John C. McGehee was a very influential figure in the state of Florida from 1835 to 1865. He was a planter, a judge, a statesman and a prominent figure of the Confederacy…
Polar bear run and chili cook-off to be held
The American legion and Auxiliary Post #224 in Cherry Lake has put together a day of fun events, from a 5K run to a chili cook-off with an unlimited sampling of chili…
A night to remember: father-daughter dance
The Nu Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will present “An Evening to Remember–A Father-Daughter Dance” on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the North…
Lupus support project underway
On Friday, Jan. 29, the Madison County Senior Center hosted a kick-off meeting geared toward improving the health of the citizens in Madison County. The emphasis of this project is to create…
Drink. Eat. Move.
Drink. Eat. Move. Water. Food. Activity. That’s it. That’s my whole column. That’s all you need to know. No special diet. No mind blowing advice. Just water, food and activity. You say,…
Cowgirls Championship Game To Be Live-Streamed
A live stream telecast of the MCHS Cowgirls State Championship game will be held at the MCCS gymnasium. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Game time is set for 5:00 p.m. Seating will…
Three Cowboys sign scholarships
It was an exciting day on Wednesday, Feb. 3 as three Madison County High School Cowboys participated in National Signing Day and signed off with colleges of their choice at 2:45 p.m….
City Commissioners discuss Amtrak and renaming of Brooklyn Street
The Madison City Commissioners gathered in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for their monthly meeting. After the meeting was called to order, Jennifer Johnson of the Florida Department of Health in…
Miss Madison County Pageant to highlight Saturday morning and afternoon
Madison County’s children and sophisticated young ladies will take the stage this Saturday, Feb. 20, for a chance to become part of Madison County’s next “royal family.” The “Baby to Junior Miss”…
School board meeting wrap-up
The Madison County School Board met in regular session for their first meeting of February on Tuesday, Feb. 2. The first item up for discussion was staff and student trips. The board…
County Commissioners hold special meeting
On Friday, Jan. 29, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners met in a special session at 4 p.m. The purpose of this special meeting was to prioritize road projects for the…
Computer monitoring scam
A local woman called the Madison County Carrier and reported that she received a call from a male voice who claimed that her computer had been monitored and there was a specific…
MCHS Varsity baseball season kicks off
The Madison County High School Varsity baseball team traveled to Live Oak Tuesday afternoon to play Hamilton County in a preseason tournament game. The Cowboys were winners with a final score of…
Lady Broncos look to continue winning ways
The Madison County Central School Lady Broncos return 10 players from a team that was 11-1 last year. The team consists of eight 8th graders, Abi Annett, Jashanti Davis, Jocelyn Davis, Cali…
St. Leo students earn Dean’s list standing
Saint Leo University recently released its Dean’s List for the Fall Semester. Saint Leo’s Madison Education Center boasts 24 students who were named to the list. The Dean’s List is published at…
Teacher Spotlight: Ellena Moore
Ellena Moore is a fourth grade English, language arts and social studies teacher who is returning from being a retired teacher and is returning into the profession she knows and loves. Moore…