Madison County’s Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) are speaking up and taking action against the tobacco industry for the 21st annual Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 16. This national day of…
Recall Updates!
Perdue Foods LLC, recalls chicken nugget products: Perdue Foods LLC, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products (produced for Applegate Farms) that may be contaminated with…
Health officials issue rabies alert
The Florida Department of Health in Madison County issued a rabies alert for the area of Lee. This is in response to a horse that tested positive for rabies on Friday, March 4….
MCCS students win honors at regional science fair
23 students from Madison County Central School were selected to attend the Suwannee Valley Regional Science Fair in Lake City from Feb. 17 – 18. The event gathered students from across multiple…
Lee Day set for March 18-19
Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19 marks the dates for Lee Homecoming Days. The two-day event will be bursting with various fun activities for all ages. On March 18, the event for…
Postage stamp prices to drop in April
With the prices of everything else going up, consumers can rejoice because the prices of stamps are on the downfall. Indeed, thanks to the U.S. Postal Service, you can keep your two-cents—…
School board holds March meeting
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Public comment was handled first. Cyndy Stewart, a teacher from Madison County Central School, took to the podium in…
MPD honored for foiling Winn-Dixie robbery
On the evening of Sunday, Jan. 17, an armed robbery and hostage scenario took place at the Winn-Dixie in Madison. Following the felony-level theft, a high-speed chase between officers from the City…
County commissioners enact ordinance against fracking
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…