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…
Local students receive national honors
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced that students James “Jim” Flournoy III and John Flournoy of Madison, have been selected to become members of the esteemed organization. The Society…
Pine Tree Quilters brunch and quilt show
On Saturday, Feb. 20, Pine Tree Quilters will be hosting their annual brunch and quilt show. The event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., will showcase the various…
MCMH to hold health class
Madison County Memorial Hospital invites everyone to attend a free and important community health class, “Heart Failure and Prevention” on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The special guest speaker will be…
Estella Ruby Bowers Glass
Mrs. Estella Ruby Bowers Glass, 76, of Greenville, passed away Feb. 9 at Madison County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Glass was born May 20, 1939 in Elmira, NY., to the late Milton Daniel…
Letter to the Editor: A tribute to a hero
Captain Mark W. Joost, is a good friend of mine. He will be retiring from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office in March after a twenty seven year career in law enforcement that…
VITA site at the Madison Extension Office
Guest Columnist: Diann Douglas Forty years ago, an accounting student at California State University saw a need to help moderate and low income citizens with tax returns. From that idea, the Volunteer Income…
Beware: the Zika virus
It started in Brazil. In 2015, thousands of newborns were born in Brazil with abnormally shaped and sized heads and potentially debilitating brain damage. It was reported that nearly 3,000 cases had…
Cowgirls headed to Final Four
The Madison County High School Cowgirls basketball team played in a very important playoff game against the Hawthorne Hornets on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Unsurprisingly, as the Cowgirls have had…
Election season is here Last day to register to vote is Feb. 16
Election season is upon us. With all the buzz of political campaigns, ranging from presidential to our own local seats of office – such as School Superintendent, City Commissioners and Sheriff –…
Greenville Town Council addresses major concerns
The Greenville Town Council met for regular session on Monday, Feb. 8. After the minutes for the council’s previous meeting held on Jan. 11 were approved, citizen participation began. Trish Hinton took…
Three teens arrested School board vehicles stolen
Three teens were arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for the theft and burglary of five vehicles stolen from the Madison County School Board Office located on N. Duval Ave. On Monday, Feb….
A Women’s Pregnancy Center to visit Fellowship Baptist
On Sunday, Feb. 14, during Sunday worship, Fellowship Baptist Church will be having a special guest at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. A Women’s Pregnancy Crisis Center of Madison will…