– World No Tobacco Day is May 31 – Madison County SWAT Chapter and Tobacco Free Florida are raising awareness about the dangers of menthol cigarettes during World No Tobacco Day. Every…
Category: Community News
Garden Club: Last meeting until September
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Churches join together to honor Rev. David Delaughter
On Sunday, May 24, there will be an appreciation ceremony in honor of Reverend David F. Delaughter at 3 p.m., hosted by Damascus Missionary Baptist Church, located at 185 SW Smith St….
A message for Memorial Day
Monday will be more than a picnic. I find it strange that over time we tend to forget the meaning behind the event. Memorial Day is no different than other days…
Teen with ties to Madison makes archery world team
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Unsung heroes to be honored
Madison County is the only place that a monument has been erected to give recognition to slavery. The late Mr. Howard wanted to show that slavery was wrong. As a white Christian,…
Jared Swift new Chief Nursing Officer at Madison County Memorial Hospital
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Semi-truck goes up in flames
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Ceola Graham is a finalist for the 2016 Teacher of the Year
Ceola Graham, a kindergarten teacher at Madison County Central School, was surprised Tuesday, May 5, by Florida’s Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart and Paul Imbrone, Macy’s Vice President of Government and…
Juan Botino retires after serving Madison County since 1972
Juan Botino is retiring as the Madison County E.M.S. Director and 911 Coordinator after 28 years. He has served Madison County since 1972. His last day will be Friday, May 29. Seven-year-old…
Lee Town Council approve changes to Lee Business Complex
The Lee Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m., at Kinsey Hall. The agenda only had a few items for discussion. The first item of…
Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday
Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out…
Madison County Preparedness Expo is coming up
Madison County Emergency Management and North Florida Community College are hosting their 3rd Annual Madison County Preparedness Expo on Tuesday, May 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Van H. Priest Auditorium. This…
Athletes Care Association Youth Football Clinic is next Saturday
The 2015 Athletes Care Association Youth Football Clinic will be Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Former NFL player and Madison resident, Jesse Solomon, is hosting the event. This…
Madison Fire Rescue to flush hydrants beginning May 11
Madison Fire Rescue will begin flushing fire hydrants on May 11th. This process normally takes up to two weeks to complete depending on department call volume. The department does not flush hydrants…
Rotary donates to Rotary Youth Camp
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Cheerleaders hosting a Boston butt fundraiser
The Madison County High School JV and Varsity Cheerleaders are hosting a smoked Boston butt, smoked sausage, ham and ribs fundraiser in order to raise enough money to attend FCA Cheerleading Camp…
MOTHER’S DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE AT BIG BEND HOSPICE
Big Bend Hospice invites you to a Mother’s Day Remembrance Service on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Elaine C. Bartelt Hospice Center, located at 1723…
O/I, Tenneco and PCA Retirees lunch next week
The O/I, Tenneco and PCA retirees will meet for lunch Wednesday May 6th at 12 p.m., at the Paper Mill Training Center. Fried Chicken will be furnished. Attendees ate asked to bring…
55 Plus Club meeting set for May 13
The last 55 Plus Club meeting until September will be on Wednesday, May 13 and the program for the month is the Barn Quilts of Madison County. The speakers for the program…