The Sickle Cell Foundation (SCF), Inc. is pleased to announce its expansion into Madison County. They offer services to clients with sickle cell disease and trait. The Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. was…
The Well Woman Visit is the first step in the fight against women’s number one killer, heart disease
Heart disease is the number one killer of women. An estimated 44 million women in the U.S. are affected by cardiovascular diseases, while 90 percent of women have one or more risk…
Florida has more than 12,000 Registered Nurse vacancies and expects new growth
The 2015 Survey of Florida’s Nurse Employers surveyed six nurse-intensive industries to evaluate the state’s demand for registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants (CNA)/home health…
How new dietary guidelines affect you
The US Departments of Agriculture and Health have released new dietary guidelines for Americans to follow. In whole, these guidelines can be cumbersome and it is difficult to understand how food contributes…
History of Cherry Lake
Today, Cherry Lake is a home to one of Florida’s most spirited 4-H camps since 1937 but even before that, it was booming with life. Cherry Lake was originally named “Ocklawilla” by…
MCCS Sports Banquet a success
On Thursday, March 31, the Madison County Central School held their annual sports banquet at the MCCS cafeteria at 6 p.m. During the event, each athlete from each category of sport at…
Relay For Life of Madison to be held
On Friday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to midnight, Relay For Life of Madison will be held at the Madison County High School at Boothill Stadium. The theme for this year’s Relay…
Miss Relay For Life pageant
Applications will soon be open for the Miss Relay For Life pageant that will take place on Saturday, April 23. The pageant will be held at the North Florida Community College (NFCC)…
Survivor Dinner scheduled
Relay For Life of Madison is currently scheduled for Friday, April 29 from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Madison County High School Boothill Stadium. Event Chair Denise Bell has been…
Submit a Relay For Life fundraising event today
Relay For Life of Madison 2016 is coming up! On Friday, April 29, Relay for Life will commence at the Madison County High School Boothill Stadium from 6 p.m. to midnight. Are…
Dedicate a luminaria
By dedicating luminaria, those who participate in Relay For Life memorialize loved ones who have been lost to cancer and honor those who are battling cancer. Luminaria are paper bags containing votive…
Pink Ladies seeking volunteers
The Madison County Memorial Hospital (MCMH) Auxiliary, otherwise known as “The Pink Ladies,” devote their time, effort and care to providing assistance to patients, staff and the community at the hospital and…
Touch-A-Truck event in Lee
On Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., a free event that is sponsored by the Lee Elementary School PTO will be held at the Lee City Hall. The Touch-A-Truck…
MCMH to hold blood drive
On Monday, April 11, the Madison County Memorial Hospital will be having a blood drive from 2:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All donors will receive a Oneblood t-shirt and a wellness check-up,…
Recall Updates
The obnoxious, broccoli-hating demon child Stewie from Family Guy might get an evil laugh out of this scenario, but the reason behind Wylwood’s recall of 1,800 cases of its frozen broccoli is…
Mason awarded for 50–year dedication
The Madison Lodge No.11 of Free and Accepted Masons recognized a long-standing member, Alfred Welch, for his 50-year commitment to the lodge. Welch served as the lodge master in 1980 and has…
Take Charge of your money
When it comes to money, you are in the driver’s seat and it is up to you to manage all of your resources. Where does your money go? Do you let it…
Down Home Days April 14-16
On Thursday, April 14, Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, the City of Madison will be abuzz with the various festivities for the annual Down Home Days festival. There will be…
MCSO K9 Miso to receive body armor
K9 Miso from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Miso’s vest…
Donation fund set up for Christopher Sapp
Early morning on Wednesday, March 30, Christopher Sapp, 17, of Lee, was involved in a wreck around midnight that resulted in him remaining undiscovered by his family and authorities until much later…