Irma Cone Sharp was born November 21, 1935 to Thomas and Vivian Cone in Greenville. She was a graduate of Greenville High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida…
Get fit or live trying
“Move more than you eat” –Liz Sanderson, my mother, sums up her health plan in those five words. It’s simple and it works. It is about that time of year again. That…
Legislators strike out against bullying
Florida legislators are working on a bill to standardize bullying and harassment policies in schools. The bill is SB 268, which requires schools to have a bullying and harassment policy, outlines what…
Wanted: Man wanted for sexual battery
Authorities at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Madison County Sheriff’s Office with the warrant to be on the look out for a sex offender. They also requested that the report…
Madison County School District receives “C” rating
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has released the 2014-2015 grades for Florida’s school districts. The Madison County School District was given a “C.” Every year, the FLDOE uses a point system…
Early voting starts Saturday
To all those who plan on participating in early voting, remember that it starts on Saturday, March 5. Early voting has major benefits, ranging from an extended period of voting to ease…
Motorcycles: Please share the road
Motorcyclists are everywhere. Don’t believe me? Check out some statistics on motorcyclist wrecks and see some tips on how to be safe. In 2013, motorcyclists were five times more likely to be…
Super Saturday: Explore programs, tour campus, apply for admission & financial aid
North Florida Community College (NFCC) invites the public to its Super Saturday: Open House and Free Application Day event on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This annual event allows the…
Madison County School District hosts science fair awards night
On Thursday, Jan. 28, students from Madison County Central School and Madison County High School were recognized for their outstanding work in this year’s district science fair. A total of 175…
Annie Armstrong Easter offering
Every year, in the beginning of March, local churches in the Madison community support and give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, a project that is geared towards North American missions, primarily…
St. John’s to hold revival
St. John’s Baptist Church in Greenville is preparing for their revival services as they welcome March. On Sunday, March 20, the revival service will begin at 11 a.m. Revival services will be…
Feeling God’s presence while brushing my teeth
Brushing my teeth isn’t my favorite task of the day. But when God unexpectedly showed up at my bathroom sink, my smile became even brighter! I rinsed my toothbrush while studying my…
Stewart – McIntyre Announce Engagement
Ben and Kim Stewart of Madison, Fl. announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Stewart, to Matt McIntyre, son of Innes and Mitzi McIntyre of Montgomery, Al. Brooke is a graduate of…
1st Annual Go Red for Women event a success
Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by 2020! Heart disease is the Number 1 killer of women, causing one in three…
Jeff and Sheri Easter to return to Madison
Gaither Homecoming artists Jeff and Sheri Easter will be live in concert on Saturday, March 12, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Madison, starting at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6…
Relay for Life seeking teams
Relay for Life of Madison is scheduled for Friday, April 29 at Madison County High School from 6 p.m. to midnight. However, in order to make this event possible, Relay for Life…
Water
A month ago, the water situation in Flint, Michigan dominated the news. A couple of years ago, in an effort to save costs, the city administrator switched the water supply from Detroit…
Investigation of Principal Willie Miles still underway
The Madison County School Board gathered on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The evening began with several members of the public expressing their concerns. Brian Martinez took to the podium first to inform the…
Madison native in need of donations during battle with cancer
Madison native, Brandie Littleton Martin, currently lives in Berlin, Wisconsin and is in need of support from her hometown community. Martin was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and the cancer is spreading…
Florida Legislature calls for convention for Term Limit Congress
The Florida Legislature has passed legislation that makes it the first in the nation to call for an Article V amendment convention exclusive to the subject of putting term limits on Congress….