A class-action lawsuit filed recently in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against two corporate utility companies has the potential to impact electric ratepayers in Madison and Jefferson…
Wakulla Springs in lawmakers’ hands
Although located in Wakulla County, Wakulla Springs State Park’s renown as home to one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, its historic lodge, glass-bottom boat tours, abundant wildlife and proximity…
Commissioner Putnam thanks Legislature for bill to crack down on skimmers
The Florida House of Representatives recently passed legislation that will crack down on skimmers in Florida. Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam worked with Senator Anitere Flores and House Majority Leader Dana…
Cowgirls crushed by Cougars
The Madison County High School Cowgirls softball team dusted themselves off from their recent losses against Aucilla and Lafayette and took to the baseball field to participate in a home game on…
MCHS students attend FCCLA State Leadership Conference
Members of the Madison County High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter attended the annual State Leadership Conference in Orlando, during the weekend of March 4 through March…
Read Across America day in Lee
“The National Education Association (NEA) is building a nation of readers through its signature program, Read Across America,” reads the NEA website. “Now in its 19th year, this program focuses on motivating…
“The Passion Play” to be held this weekend
Need something to do on Easter that isn’t your traditional church service? Look no further. This weekend only, on Saturday, March 26 and Easter Sunday, March 27, the Madison Church of God…
Greenville Baptist to have Easter egg hunt
In celebration of Easter, Greenville Baptist Church is having a community-wide Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 26 at Haffye Hayes Park in Greenville. The event will begin at 11 a.m. There…
Why do lent?
This can be your favorite Easter yet. It could even be your favorite holiday ever. Today, you can start doing something that can change the way you feel about Easter, while also…
Nestle recalls some frozen foods
Before you pop that frozen pizza or entrée in the microwave, check the box; Nestle has issued a voluntary recall of some of its DiGiorno Pizzas, Lean Cuisines and Stouffer’s frozen dinners…
First Baptist Church of Madison to hold health seminar
As part of First Baptist Church of Madison’s ongoing outreach efforts, there will be a public health awareness seminar on Monday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Madison….
New exercise equipment at Lake Frances
If you are driving or walking around Lake Frances, you may notice the shiny new exercise equipment that has been freshly installed. The update of the equipment that was previously aged and…
Greenville Library to host egg hunt
Greenville’s public library will be hosting an Easter egg hunt on Friday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be full of fun activities for the children and…
Woman’s Club votes in new officers
The Woman’s Club met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 10. The tables were decorated with colorful Easter eggs, flowers and Easter bunnies. Supervisor of Elections Tommy Hardee took the floor…
Boyz to Kings to hold lock in
The Boyz to Kings (BTK) family and other community partners would like to invite the first 150 youth out to the third annual “Boyz To Kings Empowerment Lock In.” This event is…
Betty Sue ‘Jackie’ Williams
Betty Sue “Jackie” Williams, 83, passed away on March 17 in Madison. Jackie was born April 10, 1932 in Scanlon, Fl. to her late parents, Jessie Smith and Ruby Pridgeon Smith. Jackie…
Concealed carry weapons class set for March 26
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be facilitating its next Concealed Carry Weapons class on Saturday, March 26. The National Rifle Association (N.R.A.) First Steps Pistol course is the foundation for the…
Flight test
About half way through my Air Force career, I had an opportunity to enter the flight test arena. With the exception of a three year stint as a part of the Inspector…
Shooting leads to death
Early this morning (March 18) at approximately 1:30 a.m., a shooting incident took place in Madison County in the general area of 185 Apopka Tr. The shooting led to the fatality of…
Seabrooks, Catron and Thompson win local elections
Tuesday, March 15 was Election Day for Madison County. Citizens gathered at the polling places within the county to vote in the presidential primary as well as for the multiple local seats…