Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 8, a 57-year-old man suffered a seizure and lay unresponsive. Luckily, two Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies, Marcus Roell and…
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Youth Football Camp planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Ironhead Gallon Family Foundation (IGFF) has announced the dates for their inaugural Youth Football Camp, taking place on Saturday, March 8, at Boothill Stadium. This camp is for…
School data review shows some growth
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the meeting of the Madison County District School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the board received an assessment data review comparing student assessment numbers from the beginning of…
MCSO issues a scam alert
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor Another scam attempt has been reported to be circulating in Madison County. This time, the victim receives a text message saying “David Harper shared a photo with…
Florida Department of Education thankful for Desantis’ Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget
Florida Department of Education Contributor The Florida Department of Education and Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. applaud Governor Ron DeSantis for his continued commitment to funding Florida’s nation-leading education system. The Focus on…
Domino’s delivers to Madison soon
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com According to the City of Madison’s Director of Community Development, Mary Graham, the rumors swirling around Domino’s Pizza coming to Madison are true. The popular chain held pre-construction meetings…
Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event held
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com On Monday, Jan. 20, the Madison County Chapter of the Charmettes, Inc. held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance in the Madison County Courthouse. The event…
Schedule of events released for North Florida Livestock Show and Sale
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com For many years, the North Florida Livestock Show and Sale is an event that generations of youngsters work and look forward to each year. Young people spend months caring…
Registration for Babe Ruth opens
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com The registration is up and running for Madison County Babe Ruth’s baseball and softball. Tryouts will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, starting at 9 a.m. at the Rec….
Madison lawyer receives Pro Bono Service Award
The Florida Bar Contributor The Florida Bar recognized 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients at a Thursday, Jan. 16, ceremony at the Supreme Court of Florida….
Florida Gaming Control Commission demands overseas bookmakers and casinos cease their illegal online gambling operations in Florida
Florida Gaming Control Commission Contributor The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) demanded that three overseas bookmakers and casinos halt their illegal online gambling operations in Florida. These overseas bookmakers and casinos host…
Taylor County fugitives still sought
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, two fugitives who apparently escaped from the Taylor County Jail are still being sought. Rayshawn Lamond Lee, a 23-year-old Black male, approximately…
Obscured tag leads to drug arrest
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to a report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), on Saturday, Jan. 18, at approximately 1:33 a.m., a dark colored Chevrolet Suburban was traveling west on U.S….
Teacher of the Year Banquet approaching
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The annual Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Banquet is set to take place on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The banquet will take place in the Madison…
North Florida Livestock Show approaches
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com This year’s North Florida Livestock Show will be held on Monday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, Feb. 20. The show features swine and cattle that youth from Madison, Jefferson, Suwannee,…
Gulf of Mexico to become Gulf of America?
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com President Trump wasted little time after taking his oath of office in passing a large number of Executive Orders. One such presidential action was entitled “Restoring Names That Honor…
Will the flamingo become the state bird?
Lazaro Aleman news@greenepublishing.com Florida lawmakers may once again try to make the flamingo the state bird, in lieu of the current mockingbird. House Bill 81, which Republican Representative Jim Mooney, of Islamorada,…
Fire consumes mobile home at animal sanctuary
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com According to Madison County Fire Rescue (MCFR) Fire Chief Allen Clayton, on Saturday, Jan. 25, at approximately 11:52 p.m., a call was received regarding a structure fire at the…
Flowers offered City Manager position
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Madison City Commission began the lengthy process of interviewing candidates for the city manager position, which will be vacant when City Manager Jerome Wyche…
Meet Lee’s new councilwoman
Leah Androski reporter@greenepublishing.com Cindy Thomas was recently sworn into the Lee Council at the January meeting. Thomas has been a resident in Lee for over 50 years. This is her first time…