On March 3, House Bill 47 (Senate Bill 114) had its first reading. If the bill is passed, Florida’s minimum wage would be increased quite significantly; from $8.05 an hour to $10.10…
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New bill may allow gun owners to carry during evacuations
On Tuesday, March 24, the Florida Senate passed a bill that would allow gun owners without a concealed weapon permit to take their guns with them during emergency evacuations. The law includes…
Rainfall across region slightly below average in February
Rainfall across the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) in February was slightly below the long-term average of 3.90 inches for the month, with higher amounts in the northwest portion of the…
Buckle up or pay a fine
All persons must a wear seat belt in Florida Florida seat belt laws require everyone to wear a seat belt or be restrained in a child car seat while in an operating…
Mobile command center donated to Madison County Sheriff’s Office
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Christ in the Passover presentation tonight
Sergio Danon of Jews for Jesus will recreate the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called, “Christ in the Passover,” tonight, March 26…
Downburst of wind causes massive damage
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Rollover leads to arrest
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Jobless rate climbs here; state remains unchanged
Florida’s January jobless numbers — released on Tuesday, March 17, by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) — show the state’s seasonally adjusted rate at 5.7 percent, the same as the…
Yard sale and fried chicken dinner this weekend
Pinetta Community Center is hosting a yard sale and fried chicken dinner on Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department. The…
Wreck sends two to hospital
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Survivor Dinner set for March 31
Relay for Life is hosting their Survivor Dinner on March 31 from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Madison. All cancer survivors are invited to attend but must RSVP to…
New mayor for Greenville
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Mayor Thompson schedules community meeting March 26
Madison Mayor/Commissioner Ina Thompson will hold a community meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 26, at Madison City Hall located at 321 Southwest Rutledge Street. Thompson represents District 2. The district…
Volunteer as a storm spotter for Madison County
The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN® with…
School Related Employee of the Year announced
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Annie Paul still missing
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School Board approves next step in MCHS renovations
The Madison County School Board held a special meeting on Thursday, March 12 at 6 p.m. There were two items on the agenda: guaranteed maximum price for the renovations at the Madison…
Lee Homecoming Day this weekend
Lee Homecoming Day is set for this weekend. The events will begin Friday, March 20 from 4-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lee Homecoming Day…
Madison County teacher’s salaries rank one of lowest in state
A report by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) showing the average salaries of teachers across the state during the 2013-14 school year has been making the rounds lately. Although not the…