One of the most recognizable traits of Madison County is its people; and sometimes, even when someone who is a part of this community moves away, they create an impact even bigger…
Category: Community News
Billy Ezell honored for years of service
The Madison/Taylor Farm Service Agency met on Thursday, Dec. 10 and presented Billy Ezell a certificate of appreciation for his years of service on the county committee. Pictured, from left to right,…
Chris Doolin guest speaker at the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council Meeting
Bradford County Commissioner Daniel Riddick, Chair of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council welcomed Chris Doolin, the legislative affairs consultant to the Florida Small County Coalition and the Small School District…
Lions Club steps in for Santa
Madison‘s Lion Club is bringing the cheer into the holidays as they prepare to provide a warm Christmas meal to multiple less-fortunate families during the holiday season. However, the Lions Club decided…
Lloyd Strickland tower personnel
High above the treetops, Lloyd Strickland has a birds-eye-view of the world. Strickland mans the watch towers that stand near Madison County’s wooded regions; for seven hours a day, four days a…
Madison County Charmettes spread holiday cheer to the community
The Charmettes, Incorporated is a national civic organization that had its beginnings when friends Gwendolyn Baker Rodgers and Frankie Drayton Thomas recognized the need for an organization that would bring together women…
Greenville Country Christmas a great success
The 30th Annual Greenville Country Christmas happened last weekend on Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 at Haffye Hayes Park and proved to be a great success with fun activities for…
American Exceptionalism
On Nov. 30, Madison County was visited by Florida’s Chief Financial Advisor, Jeff Atwater; Florida House Rep of Madison County and Dist. 7, Halsey Beshears; Florida House Rep of Escambia and Santa…
Lee local wins radio contest
Do you listen to “Old Time Radio?” Listeners are invited to participate in a contest for old time programming. The contest, a part of old time radio, called “Hollywood 360,” is “Beat…
Daylight Salon & Spa welcomes Ashley Skipper
In November of this year, Ashley Skipper began working at Daylight Salon & Spa as an Esthetician. Already having a handful of clients, Skipper helps clients reverse their wrinkles or take away…
Community calendar
December 19 There will be a hard candy social on Saturday, Dec. 19 at Lake Park of Madison. December 19 Come celebrate the holiday at the annual Lee Community Volunteer Fire Department…
Leslie Vullo joins Daylight Spa
Daylight Spa welcomes a new massage therapist to its business. Leslie Vullo, a graduate of CORE Institute of Massage Therapy in Tallahassee, joined the Daylight Spa team in October. Originally a native…
United Way’s goals grow closer to being achieved
After the Dec. 3 meeting of the United Way of the Big Bend meeting, UWBB is proud to say that they are 80 percent to their goal of collected funds for their…
Renaming of Brooklyn Street
A street in the City of Madison may be getting a new name, as discussed on Dec. 9 at the Madison City Commission Meeting. Brooklyn St. is up for possibly finding itself…
EnChroma glasses bring color into little boy’s life
Johnathan Whigham is red-green color blind, a condition that affects on 1 in 12 men, (8 percent) and 1 in 200 woman (.5 percent). To Johnathan, the world appears grey, dull, and…
Light Up Madison a success
Madison really got into the Christmas spirit this past weekend with the celebration of Light Up Madison. Coordinated by the Kiwanis Club, Light Up Madison was held Saturday, Dec. 5. The evening…
Lion’s Club plan to help spread Christmas cheer
The Lion’s Club met on Dec. 1 to discuss issues that had arisen during the week and needed to be taken notice of. Along with the usual members, Nancy Taylor, a local…
Pink Ladies plan spring fashion show
The Madison County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, otherwise known as The Pink Ladies, met on Wednesday, Dec. 2 for their monthly meeting. The first item up for discussion was the Spring Fling fashion…
Free classes offered
The National Volunteer Fire Council is offering a host of free classes that could go beyond application in the volunteer fire service. These online classes include topics such as leadership, behavioral health,…
Ruth Rodgers releases second novel
Ruth Rodgers, a native of Madison County, is excited to announce the release of her new novel, Patchwork. Published by August Press, the novel takes place in the same small rural community…