Marcus Holbrook is the newest patrol deputy at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. He started on Monday, June 15. Holbrook is from Madison and prior to starting at the Sheriff’s Office, he…
Category: Community News
Kiwanis joins Facebook
Kiwanis came together for their weekly meeting at Shelby’s on Thursday, June 25 at noon. The topic of discussion was social networking and club member Cindy Vees demonstrated how they could best…
5-year-old Nolan Hancock diagnosed with aggressive cancer
Five-year-old Nolan Hancock from Live Oak, Fl. was diagnosed with a large, extremely aggressive, cancerous tumor which is on his brain stem. This certain kind of tumor is very rare, averaging only…
Volunteer drivers needed to transport cancer patients to treatment
Getting to and from medical treatments is one of the greatest concerns cancer patients face during treatment. To ensure patients get to those much-needed treatments, the American Cancer Society provides free rides…
Libraries offer summer reading programs
The Suwannee River Regional Library System presents their summer reading program at the Madison Public Library and the Lee Public Library. The theme for this year’s program is Every Hero Has A…
Is your bottled water safe?
In spite of all the ice cream recalls this year, we can at least relax on a hot summer day with a cold bottle of water sans worries…right? Hold that thought a…
Progress made at Lake Frances
Well it is summertime, just passed Father’s Day and rushing toward the 4th of July. What, you say you don’t have plans yet? Well look no more; the Madison Lions Club has…
Smoak’s To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
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Libraries offer summer reading programs
The Suwannee River Regional Library System presents their summer reading program at the Madison Public Library and the Lee Public Library. The theme for this year’s program is Every Hero Has A…
Pastor Gary Abbott speaks at Kiwanis
Pastor Gary Abbott of the Corinth Christian Church attended the Kiwanis meeting on Thursday, June 4 to discuss their new donation program. Pastor Abbott is a former Madison County resident and has…
5 Star Grub is Madison’s newest hot spot
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Takata Airbag recall largest in history; millions more automobiles affected
Takata airbags are in the news again, with yet another recall expansion adding millions of automobiles to the list of those requiring replacements for the faulty airbag inflators, according to the U.S….
Way Back When
June 5, 1953 Mrs. Anne Mae Sanders of Greenville announces the marriage of her daughter Betty Coker to A/1-C Wilton Terrell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W B Terrell of Fort White…
Senior Center hosts Advisory Council
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B. F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic is a success
The 5th annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic was held Monday, May 18 at the Madison Golf and Country Club. The proceeds from this event go to the Madison County Gator Club…
Donate your boat or vehicle to the Senior Center
The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County, Inc. is now asking for people to donate the titles for boats and vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle runs. The vehicle and boats will…
City’s precautionary boil-water notice ends
The City of Madison has ended its precautionary boil-water notice that’s been in effect since Tuesday, May 26 when repairs were underway on a portion of the city’s water infrastructure. The boil-water…
Big Bend Hospice awarded CHAP Accreditation
Big Bend Hospice is proud to announce the recent successful renewal of its Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc. (CHAP) Hospice Accreditation, and also being deemed to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation…
Pioneers of Madison County: John Howell Patterson
There were three Patterson pioneers in Madison County who arrived before 1840: Robert, Patterson, David Patterson and John Howell Patterson. We do not know if these Pattersons were brothers. David and John…
The Madison Woman’s Club discusses building’s future
On Thursday, May 14, at 11:30 a.m., the Madison Woman’s Club came together for their final meeting before Summer; the ladies will reconvene in September. While the atmosphere was festive and light-hearted,…