The annual walk for A Women’s Pregnancy Center is this weekend, Saturday, April 11. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk will start at 9 a.m. Participants will meet at the…
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County Commission meets today
The Madison County Commission will meet today at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse Annex building, in room 107. Unfinished business regarding the disposition of the old Greenville library will be discussed. New…
Florida’s jobless rate at 5.6%
Florida’s February jobless numbers — released on Friday, March 27, by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) — show the state’s seasonally adjusted rate dropping 0.1 percentage point from the previous…
When baseball becomes deadly
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Smoking in a car with a child could soon be illegal
A bill that would make it illegal to smoke in a car with children is moving through the Florida Senate. The Health Policy Committee approved it with five yeas and one nay…
Ramona Dickinson retires after 35 years of service
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Three-vehicle collision on South Range Avenue
Three vehicles collided on South Range Avenue at the railroad crossing after one driver’s foot came off the breaks, on March 28 at 4:20 p.m. causing a chain reaction of collisions. According…
Former Harlem Globetrotters Hit Hoops at Down Home Days
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Keeping tabs on 2nd Congressional lawmakers
Among the recent issues that Congress addressed in recent weeks were human trafficking, firefighters healthcare, EPA rule-making guidelines and case representation procedures. Following, is how Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio and…
March was a record month for E.M.S.
Madison County E.M.S had a record-breaking month for calls in March. This is the fourth month since October 2014 to have the highest number of calls in 10 years. There were a…
Semi trailer catches on fire
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I-10/CR 255 overpass closed
All westbound traffic on Interstate 10 at Exit 262/County Road 255 in Madison County is to be diverted off the interstate onto the ramps to allow repairs to the overpass, which began…
Light Up Blue, Madison
About one in 68 children have been identified on the autism spectrum. With rates this high, everyone is affected. ASK (Always Support Kids) is our local group working with 4-H to bring…
Small business tax holiday is approved by Senate committee
On March 23, the Finance and Tax committee of the Florida Senate approved a bill that would make all Small Business Saturday sales exempt from taxes– in other words, a sales tax…
One injured after collision
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County Commission round up
On Wednesday, March 25 at the Courthouse Annex, the Madison County Board of County Commissioners came together for their bi-monthly meeting at 4 p.m. After approving the agenda, the board opened the…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month event tomorrow
Refuge House, Inc. is hosting the 2nd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) event on Wednesday, April 1. The Awareness Walk will be at Lanier Field and will be open from 7…
“Top Six Internet Marketing Tips” workshop to be held Tuesday, March 31
“Top Six Internet Marketing Tips” workshop will be held Tuesday, March 31, at the NFCC Student Center from 1-3 p.m. Learn the top six free ways to build an internet presence from…
Road Closure Notice
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has received information from a State of Florida contract Company concerning the closure of CR 255 at the intersection of Interstate 10. This closure will be for…
Faith Archambault Crowned 2015 Miss Lee
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