Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison Police Department (MPD), on the afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 11, at approximately 5 p.m., a three-car crash occurred on Base Street, in…
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MCHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian named
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During a special ceremony in the Madison County High School (MCHS) gymnasium on Friday, Feb. 14, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025 were named. The Salutatorian…
Fundraiser set for local man
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com When Madison County resident Christopher Terry recently suffered a rib injury, it was unsuspected that it would lead to a diagnosis of the rare blood cancer called multiple myeloma….
Ayla’s Acres receives donations
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Ayla’s Acres Animal Sanctuary, in Greenville, was recently devastated with a structure fire that left their facility with a total loss. They lost 12 animals in the fire and…
Manatees to keep ‘threatened’ tag
Jim Saunders News Service Florida Contributor Florida federal wildlife officials released a proposal that would continue to classify Florida manatees as a threatened species, after environmentalists argued they should be reclassified as…
Man sentenced to 15 years in video voyeurism case
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com A Lamont, Fla., man has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for various sexual charges, including 10 counts of video voyeurism. Lamar Walter Dennis, age 50, had his…
School administrator arrested
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to information from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Clayton Tomlinson, 33, of Live Oak, Fla., was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or…
Drug charge ends with 54-month sentence
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kamryn Mendheim, 24, of Lee, Fla., appeared before the Hon. Mark Feagle in the Madison County Courthouse to answer to the charge of possession with…
Property tax exemption deadline approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The deadline for filing property tax exemptions is on Saturday, March 1. The Madison County Property Appraiser website lists all the exemptions available for residents. Exemptions that are being…
County Commissioners approve new ambulance
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the commissioners approved a request from Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Fire Chief…
New website offers parenting resources
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families recently announced the launch of a new website which offers information and support for both women, through…
Four Cowboys to become Pioneers
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Wednesday, Feb. 5, four Madison County High School Cowboys officially signed their name on the dotted line to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level….
Doug Brown hired as interim city manger
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the city manager’s seat was still vacant, with no one in sight to fill the position in the near…
Lee Homecoming Day is this Saturday
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Lee Homecoming Day will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Lee City Hall, located at 286 NE CR 255, in Lee. Lee…
If Google says so
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It is a well-known fact that, on his first day back in office, President Trump signed a slew of Executive Orders. One of these orders was the renaming, as…
Will Florida see another bear hunt in 2025?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is contemplating the authorization of another legal bear hunt this year and is asking for public input on the consideration. In…
Brown hired as interim City of Madison manager
Mickey Starling: reporter3@greenepublishing.com As the Madison City Commission met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the city manager’s seat was still vacant, with no one in sight to fill the position in the near…
Early morning blaze results in total loss
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, Feb. 6, firefighters from the Lee Volunteer Fire Department and Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded to a call regarding a structure fire…
Another hero comes home
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) welcomed home the remains of K-9 Riot. K-9 Riot passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, following…
New metal detectors coming to Madison County schools
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the regular meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Monday, Feb. 3, the board approved an $18,705 expenditure for three new walk-through metal detectors. According to…