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…
Category: Community News
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…
Register your child for Pickett Lake Church Camp!
The deadline to register for Pickett Lake Church Camp, a Bible’s Blast from the Past, has been extended to Wednesday, June 22. Pickett Lake is a camp for children who have completed…
Meet Greenville’s postmaster
Leon Williams, III has been working for the Greenville post office as the postmaster since August of last year. Before obtaining this job position, Williams worked as a delivery supervisor at the…
New Business Spotlight: T&T Diner opens in Greenville
Where the old Double H Diner used to stand is a new business: the T&T Diner. Owned and operated by Tiffany and Tyler Lee and their family, the diner is a family-friendly…
Big Bend Hospice recognized nationally
Big Bend Hospice, the region’s hometown hospice, has been named a 2016 Hospice Honors recipient by Deyta Analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of…
Local artist paints mural in Pinetta
Danny Graves, a local artist and youth coordinator at the Madison Public Library, has been working on a dedication mural at the end of the Four Freedoms Trail. The mural is currently…
Flag Etiquette standards of respect
The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. These…
Cherry Lake American Legion to hold flag burning
In honor of Flag Day, the Cherry Lake American Legion Post #224 will be holding a flag burning ceremony that will be accompanied by a hamburger and hotdog cookout. The ceremony and…
Lee Public Library holds summer programs
The summer activities at the Lee Public Library are just getting started. Every Monday, from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m., Get Set Read will take place. During Get Set Read, special visitors…
How do I apply for disability?
Disability is something most people don’t like to think about, but studies show that a 20-year-old-worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full retirement age. Those who cannot work…
Adoptables: puppies and kittens
The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, Inc., which is located at 1156 SE Bisbee Loop, is a 21-acre no-kill shelter that currently houses many of Madison County’s unclaimed animals. From tiny kittens, to…
General Mills recalling 10 million pounds of flour
No more licking the cake batter bowl! Flour isn’t usually associated with recalls and foodborne illnesses, but after an investigation into a 20-state outbreak of E. coli-related illnesses occurring between December 15,…