MPD Lt. Mark Joost Contributor The initial report of an “unwanted person” quickly resulted in the arrest of a female wanted in three Florida counties. At approximately 8:46 a.m. on Wednesday, July…
Traffic stop ends with prison term
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, July 9, Del’Sean Johnson, 22, of Madison appeared in felony court before the Hon. Mark Feagle. Johnson was facing a charge of fleeing a police officer at…
Watch your speed during Operation Southern Slow Down
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com According to the Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Program, speeding has been a factor in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities in the last two decades. Operation Southern Slow…
County moves forward with ITABOK
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, July 9, the commissioners voted to move ahead with enforcing a mediation agreement with ITABOK,…
Town of Lee plans building improvements
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special meeting of the Lee Town Council on Wednesday, July 9, the Council discussed needed repairs to the Lee Business Center, which the town owns. This is…
Florida Department of Revenue exempts sales tax holidays
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Revenue recently exempted certain items from sales tax holidays. The following items will always be exempt, beginning Friday, August 1. Batteries. These sizes will become…
Learning As I Go: I prayed for days like these
A herd of elephants… that’s what the middle school boys sounded like racing up the stairs, jockeying for positions on couches and beanbags. Hoots, hollers, shouts and groans followed as they competed…
National Security: ICE
ICE is a commonly used acronym for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. It was created in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and is a component of the Department…
Lord, help our unbelief
What character in the Bible do you most relate to when your faith is tested? In Mark 9:22-24 (ESV), a first-century father pleaded with Jesus to help his son who had been…
Letter to the Editor: Price increase from TCEC
What is going on at Tri-County Electric CO-OP? I just received my electric bill from TCEC for the month of June. I used less kilowatt hours in that month that the previous…
Seven Oaks Health’s new mobile unit brings hope, help and healing to big bend
Big Bend Hospice Contributor Big Bend Hospice and its parent organization, Seven Oaks Health, celebrated a milestone initiative made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Health. The event was held…
Get ready to walk “Out of the Darkness” this November
Hailey Heseltine news@greenepublishing.com Registration is now open for the annual Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Walk, which will be coming up on Sunday, Nov. 2. Community members across North Florida will participate…
Tracey Fletcher visits the Madison Public Library
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Tracey Fletcher, a member of Capitol Bells, in Tallahassee, paid a visit to the Madison Public Library, located at 378 College Loop, in Madison, on Tuesday, July 1 as…
Protect your vehicle during National Vehicle Theft Protection Month
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com July is National Vehicle Theft Protection Month, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is taking the opportunity to remind everyone of ways to protect themselves from vehicle theft….
The Passion of Christ program to be presented
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com There will be a community church event presented on Thursday, July 17, Friday, July 18 and Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. each evening. There will also be a…
Unity in the Community event to be held
Ady Hammock news@greenepublishing.com Join Rev. O’Hara C. Black and the Pineland Missionary Baptist Church this Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. for their annual Unity in the Community event. This event will be…
The history of tattoos
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Tattoos have been around for approximately 5,000 years, with the oldest documented tattoos found on an iceman named Otzi who scientists say lived during 3,300 B.C. Here is some…
Are you sure grandpa done it this way?
Kelly Cone, Madison County YF&R Vice Chair Contributor I am a music enthusiast— all kinds— but I definitely have a draw to outlaw country. My favorite artist of this genre is Waylon Jennings…
Madison Church of God welcomes Pastor Terry Clark home
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Madison Church of God Pastor Terry Clark is a familiar face to many Madison County residents, since he served as their youth pastor from 2017 to 2021. He spent…