Calls to the Madison County E.M.S. slowed down a little in February. There were a total of 256 calls compared to the 293 calls in January. The highest number of calls ever…
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Madison Fire Rescue responds to 67 calls in February
The Madison Fire Rescue assists residents in both the city and county for all their fire needs but they also assist with vehicle wrecks, medical assistance and transportation. In January, Madison Fire…
City commissioners rescind vote to sell 40 acres
The City of Madison commissioners voted to rescind their 3-2 vote to accept the $51,000 offer from Jimmie Ragans for 40 acres of wooded land, located at 687 SW Industrial Extension at…
Congressional Happenings
Among the recent issues that Congress addressed in the last two weeks Homeland Security, the Keystone XL Pipeline and Amtrak reauthorization. Following is how Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio and House…
Driver runs out of gas while fleeing police
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City of Madison employee in ICU after motorcycle wreck
City of Madison employee, Chuck Hitchcock, was involved in a motorcycle wreck on Sunday, March 8, somewhere between Starke and Lake Butler. According to local friends, Hitchcock was on his way home…
New security at the Madison County Courthouse
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2nd Congressional lawmakers update
Among the recent issues that Congress addressed were child pornography, the Keystone XL pipeline and small business tax extenders. Here is how Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio and House Representative Gwen…
Scammers pretend to be Attorney General employees
Attorney General Pam Bondi warns Floridians about an unrelenting imposter scam involving individuals impersonating employees from the Florida Attorney General’s Office. Last month, the Attorney General’s Office received more than 20 complaints…
Tensions rise at county school board meeting
“I will give you due respect, when you give others due respect.” -Kenny Hall The Madison County School Board met Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. Before the meeting was brought to…
Blame the rain
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Lee Homecoming Day approaches
Slated for March 20-21 Lee Homecoming Day quickly approaches and is set for Friday, March 20 from 4-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Friday, there…
Survivor Dinner set for March 31
Relay for Life is hosting their Survivor Dinner on Tuesday, 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…
Bipartisan poll finds Floridians embrace green policies
A large majority of Americans across political lines in five key states including Florida — electoral and presidential battleground states, that is — support a national agenda that favors clean air, clean water,…
Lee Town Council round-up
The Lee Town Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m., at Kinsey Hall. The agenda only had a few items for discussion which led to a…
Jefferson County shooting suspect arrested in Greenville
A quiet night at the J&B Club, 3561 Ashville Highway, in Monticello, was shattered with the sounds of gunshots in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 28. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies…
Possible wastewater contamination
Wastewater overflow from Valdosta, Georgia may impact Withlacoochee River “Water…may contain untreated human sewage with microbes that could cause gastro-intestinal and other diseases.” The Florida Department of Health issued an advisory to…
Greenville recreational team sign up this weekend
It is that time again to sign your children up for Greenville recreation baseball and softball teams. Sign up is set for Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at…
Florida earns C in education; ranks 28th in nation
Florida was downgraded to a C and ranked 28th in the nation, according to a recently released national report that annually grades the performance of the 50 states and the District of…
Madison County to receive $116,086 in School Recognition Awards
Governor Rick Scott announced the distribution of more than $124 million in School Recognition Program funding this year to Florida’s high performing schools across the state. Over 1,500 schools will receive the…