One of these days you will hear an ear-piercing scream! It will be coming from me the next time I hear President Obama or any other politician say we have a “broken…
Former Governor established saw mill in Madison County
George Franklin Drew was born in New Hampshire on August 6, 1827. Although Drew was not educated that well, having dropped out of school at the age of 12 to work on…
Tim Sanders will not seek re-election
Madison County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Tim Sanders announced Tuesday he will not run for re-election in 2016. Elected in 1992, Sanders will complete his sixth term in office in…
Light Up Madison celebration
The excitement was high at Four Freedoms Park on Tuesday, Dec. 1 to prepare for Light Up Madison, which is this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 5. Many civic organizations contributed in decorating…
MCHS JV Cowgirls’ basketball round-up
So far, the season is a great one for the Madison County High School JV Cowgirls basketball team. Although their first game held on Monday, Nov. 9 against Aucilla was a tough…
30th Annual Greenville Country Christmas to be held
Get into the Christmas spirit at the 30th Annual Greenville Country Christmas held on Dec. 11-12. The two day event is sure to have “something for everyone” during the Friday night and…
Town of Lee holiday light contest
In the festive mood of the holiday season, the Town of Lee is offering a cash prize to anyone within their city limits or on the Town of Lee utility billing. To…
MCMH chosen for national program assistance
Twenty-four hospitals from 15 states, in the U.S, applied for the Small Rural Hospital Transition (SRHT) project, and of the hospitals that put their name into the hat, only eight will be…
Deputies and Canine Max pursue fleeing suspect
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that during the early hours of Saturday morning Nov., 28, around 2:23 a.m., Deputy McMullen was dispatched to Quail Hollow Trailer Park concerning a criminal mischief…
Morning wreck injures one
According to FHP, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, Cortez Brandies, 56 of Madison, was driving behind Dustin Irvine, 30, also from Madison, from Rocky Ford Road to Livingstone Street. Brandies, as well…
Christmas Church Calendar
Christmas is quickly approaching! Time to hang up those stockings, get the tree ready and celebrate the birth of Jesus. While you’re getting into the Christmas spirit, check out all of the…
Community Calendar: 12.02.15
December 3 Madison Church of God is selling homemade fruit cakes this season. One pound of fruit cake sells for the low price of $10, and a two pound fruit cake is…
Obituary: Richard Elliot Irby
Richard Elliot Irby, aged 61, died Saturday November 21, in Tallahassee. Funeral services will be at a later date. He was born in Orlando and moved to Tallahassee in 1980 from Madison….
National Security: Buffer zone
The recent downing of a Russian SU-24 Fencer fighter by two Turkish Air Force F-16s brought to mind the importance of buffer zones and airspace management. Aviators routinely deal with this business,…
Fruit cakes for sale at Madison Church of God
Christmas is well upon us. Soon, the stockings will be hung, the Christmas tree will be all aglow and those near and dear to our hearts will be in town to celebrate…
Cowboys clawed by Trenton Tigers; face hard loss
It was a tense game on Friday, Nov. 27 as the Madison County Cowboys took on the Trenton Tigers in a neutral playoffs game at 7:30 p.m. From the first quarter, the…
MCHS Varsity Cowboys defeat Jefferson County Tigers
On Saturday, November 28, the Madison County High School Varsity boys’ basketball team traveled to Tallahassee to participate in the Thanksgiving tournament hosted by Rickards High. The Cowboys played one game in…
Light Up Madison to be held this weekend
Cue Andy Williams’ song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and put away those Thanksgiving decorations, because the Christmas season is making its way to Madison County this weekend with…
Two arrested on multiple charges Lewd/Lascivious and 17.5 lbs. of Illegal Narcotics
Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that on Friday Nov. 27 at 11:45 p.m. deputies were dispatch to the Waffle House parking lot, located at 145 SE Bandit Street, concerning two subjects…
City reduces Natural Gas services
Effective December 10, the City of Madison’s Natural Gas Department will no longer be able to provide services beyond the natural gas meter at residences and businesses. The services no longer to…