From Saturday, June 11, to Thursday, June 16, four local high school seniors attended the Tri-County Youth Tour, sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). In attendance were the following…
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MCHS cheerleaders to host cheer camp
The Madison County High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer camp for girls in Pre-K through 8th grade on Monday, July 11; Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday,…
4-H offers day camps for youth
Are you looking for adventure this summer? Look no further! Madison County 4-H offers a variety of camps over the summer for youth between the ages of eight and 18. Peanut Butter…
Madison County EMS, serving our area for nearly 45 years!
When someone needs emergency medical attention, 911 is called, but who does 911 call? Whenever there is an emergency in our area, Madison County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are called to the…
What the Greenville Public Library has to offer!
The Greenville Public Library, located at 312 SW Church Ave., in Greenville, in the old Farmers and Merchants Bank building, is quickly becoming a hub of learning, opportunity and community for the…
Way back when at Greenville High School
Photo Courtesy Of FloridaMemory Many years ago, Greenville had its very own high school. Here, the Greenville High School sophomore class of 1938 poses for a photo. In the front…
Illuminations of freedom
America’s 13 colonies were separated from Great Britain on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress approved a resolution declaring the United States independent. John Adams wrote: The second day of…
Celebrating Independence Day in Madison
Independence Day, or the 4th of July, is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, the day we declared independence from…
SHINE visits Senior Citizens Center
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program that is offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging. The programs offered are…
Car wash for Taylor Killingsworth
On Saturday, June 11, Madison County resident Taylor Killingsworth received major injuries in an ATV accident. While Taylor’s condition has greatly improved from the time of her emergency hospitalization, she still has…
Business After Hours: Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce hosted its second Business After Hours event on Tuesday, June 21, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. Business After Hours…
Olympic gymnast Hope Spivey visits Lee
In the 1988 Seoul Olympics, gymnast Hope Spivey was at the top of her game. Spivey helped the United States gymnast team place fourth in the team tournament division, which was the…
Car wash for Taylor Killingsworth
On Saturday, June 11, Madison County resident Taylor Killingsworth received major injuries in an ATV accident. While Taylor’s condition has greatly improved from the time of her emergency hospitalization, she still has…
Where do Florida laws stand on elder abuse?
Abuse in any form is unacceptable. Those who are able should provide support, love and care to vulnerable groups. Too often, however, those who rely on others, whether due to age, health…
Flag Day at Lake Park of Madison
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. The holiday has been dubbed the ‘runty step-child of American National Holidays’ by the New York…
Sixth annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic held
On Monday, May 23, the sixth annual B.F. Killingsworth Gator Golf Classic was held at the Madison Golf and Country Club, presented by the Madison County Gator Club. In appreciation and respect…
Gift guide for Dads
Father’s Day and graduation season are the perfect opportunities to beef up your gift recipient’s garage, and high-quality tools are a must for anyone from DIY novices to professional handymen. “A quality…
God and Country festival has open vendor spots
The God and Country Festival, which will take place on Monday, July 4, is an event that is put on each year by the Madison County Lions Club. Proceeds from the event…
Diabetes 101 class to be held
Madison Medical Center is hosting “Diabetes 101” on Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. The class is presented by certified diabetic educator, Kay Peacock of Novo Nordisk. The program will include information…
NFCC to Announce Jenyethel Merritt Award Winner
North Florida Community College (NFCC) received seven nominations for the 2016 Jenyethel Merritt Award for Civic Service and will announce the winner at a public award and celebration ceremony on Saturday, June…