The expression “to pass the baton,” is commonly used to imply that one is handing over their duties and responsibilities to the next person. In fact, the baton is frequently used as…
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Fundraisers at Relay For Life event
The Madison County Relay For Life will conduct their Relay For Life event on Friday, May 8 at the Madison County High School, Boot Hill starting at 6 p.m. and ending at…
Sync Off at Relay For Life
At the Madison County Relay For Life event, there will be a Relay Sync Off from 8-8:30 p.m. Participants should prepare a 60 second lip sync routine to a song of their…
Mother’s Day Banquet planned
Sheriff Ben Stewart invites you to a Mother’s Day Banquet on Saturday, May 9, featuring dinner, a silent auction and entertainment by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The banquet will be…
New initiative inspires tobacco users in Madison to quit and tell
Tobacco Free Madison Partnership raises awareness about free quit services during Tobacco Free Florida Week The Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Free Florida Program and Tobacco Free Madison Partnership are launching a…
Sheriff’s Office Release Concerning Officer Impersonation Report
This Car/Man Is Not A Threat Sheriff Ben Stewart in response to recent social media postings regarding Bert Waldrep alleging that he had been stopped by someone impersonating an officer. This event…
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church to host music benefit
We the Women led by God, along with New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and Rev. Henry Durant, will be sponsoring a musical benefit program for Bro. William Bevel on April 26 at…
The Arc Big Bend makes an impact on the Madison Community
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Suwannee Valley Humane Society Spring Fling slated for May
The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is hosting a Spring Fling on Saturday, May 9 at their Shelter and Thrift Store at 1156 Bisbee Loop, Madison. Come out and meet the residents; enjoy…
New Police chief, others hired at City of Madison
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Commission to hear petition for recreation center
Recently, Madison County attempted to acquire a YMCA center, but was turned down due to budget constrictions. However, Madison resident, Reginald Thomas, has a solution, and plans to address the County Commission…
Monticello firefighter unveils state monument
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The Havana Bead, Jewelry and Art Extravaganza is this weekend
A dynamic and exciting Bead, Jewelry and Art Extravaganza is set for April 18 and 19, at The Planter’s Exchange, 204 2nd Street NW Havana, Fl., a designated National Landmark just a…
Madison County Community Bank celebrates Community Banking Month
Community banks make up to 96.6 percent of all banks in the U.S. and are recognized nationally every April by The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), where they are celebrated for…
Garden Club elects new officers
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Mark your calendar for Relay for Life
Let’s RELAY, Madison County! The American Cancer Society Relay for Life event is designed to give everyone in their community the opportunity to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones…
Big Bend Hospice recognizes National Healthcare Decisions Day in April
National Healthcare Decisions Day is Thursday, April 16, and Big Bend Hospice will promote efforts throughout the community, aimed at educating and increasing dialogue about advance care planning. Coffee and Conversation: Understanding…
Two opportunities to play with former Harlem Globetrotters at Down Home Days
Do you want to play basketball against former Harlem Globetrotters? Now is your chance at Down Home Days. The 3 on 3 tournament to qualify to play against former Harlem Globetrotters is…
Community raises funds for the Goins family
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Pioneers of Madison County: The Nathan L. Gornto Family
A close look at the 1850 Census shows four Gornto families living in Madison, Fl. The heads of these families were Nathan L. Gornto, David M. Gornto (first child of Nathan), Elijah…