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….
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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,…
Madison County SWAT Chapter is raising awareness of the dangers of menthol cigarettes
– 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…
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…